18536906. Secondary Battery simplified abstract (LG Energy Solution, Ltd.)

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Secondary Battery

Organization Name

LG Energy Solution, Ltd.

Inventor(s)

Joo Sung Lee of Daejeon (KR)

Min Ji Kim of Daejeon (KR)

Ho June Kim of Daejeon (KR)

Secondary Battery - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18536906 titled 'Secondary Battery

Simplified Explanation

The present invention is related to a lithium secondary battery with a patterned gel polymer electrolyte layer on one or both surfaces of at least one structure of the positive electrode, negative electrode, or separator.

  • Positive electrode, negative electrode, separator, and electrolyte solution are included in the lithium secondary battery.
  • A patterned gel polymer electrolyte layer is added to enhance the performance of the battery.
  • The gel polymer electrolyte layer is placed on the surface of the electrode or separator structures.
  • The innovation aims to improve the efficiency and stability of lithium secondary batteries.

Potential Applications

The technology can be applied in:

  • Electric vehicles
  • Portable electronic devices
  • Energy storage systems

Problems Solved

  • Enhanced battery performance
  • Improved safety and stability
  • Increased energy density

Benefits

  • Longer battery life
  • Faster charging capabilities
  • Safer operation

Potential Commercial Applications

Optimized for:

  • Battery manufacturers
  • Electric vehicle companies
  • Consumer electronics manufacturers

Possible Prior Art

There are existing patents related to gel polymer electrolyte layers in lithium batteries, but the specific application of patterned gel polymer electrolyte layers on electrode or separator structures may be a novel approach.

Unanswered Questions

How does the patterned gel polymer electrolyte layer impact the overall battery performance compared to traditional electrolyte solutions?

The article does not provide a direct comparison between the performance of batteries with patterned gel polymer electrolyte layers and those with traditional electrolyte solutions.

What manufacturing processes are involved in incorporating the patterned gel polymer electrolyte layer into lithium secondary batteries?

The article does not delve into the specific manufacturing techniques or challenges associated with integrating the patterned gel polymer electrolyte layer into battery production.


Original Abstract Submitted

The present invention relates to a lithium secondary battery which includes a positive electrode, a negative electrode, a separator disposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode, and an electrolyte solution, wherein a patterned gel polymer electrolyte layer is included on one surface or both surfaces of at least one structure of the positive electrode, the negative electrode, or the separator.