Lg energy solution, ltd. (20240266593). MULTILAYER NANOPOROUS SEPARATOR simplified abstract
MULTILAYER NANOPOROUS SEPARATOR
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
David W. Avison of Boxborough MA (US)
Steven A. Carlson of Cambridge MA (US)
Benjamin Sloan of Exeter NH (US)
MULTILAYER NANOPOROUS SEPARATOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240266593 titled 'MULTILAYER NANOPOROUS SEPARATOR
The abstract describes a separator for a lithium battery consisting of a porous polymeric layer with nanoporous inorganic particle/polymer layers on both sides.
- The separator includes a porous polymeric layer, such as polyethylene.
- Nanoporous inorganic particle/polymer layers are present on both sides of the polymeric layer.
- The nanoporous layer contains an inorganic oxide and one or more polymers.
- The volume fraction of polymers in the nanoporous layer ranges from about 15% to about 50%.
- The crystallite size of the inorganic oxide is between 5 nm to 90 nm.
Potential Applications: - Lithium battery technology - Energy storage systems - Electric vehicles
Problems Solved: - Enhancing battery performance - Improving battery safety - Increasing energy density
Benefits: - Enhanced battery efficiency - Longer battery life - Safer battery operation
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Lithium Battery Separator Technology This innovation can be used in the production of high-performance lithium batteries for various applications such as electric vehicles, portable electronics, and renewable energy storage systems. The market implications include increased demand for efficient and safe battery solutions.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the nanoporous inorganic particle/polymer layer enhance battery performance? 2. What specific safety benefits does this separator provide for lithium batteries?
Original Abstract Submitted
a separator for a lithium battery having (a) a porous polymeric layer, such as a polyethylene layer; and (b) a nanoporous inorganic particle/polymer layer on both sides of the polymeric layer, the nanoporous layer having an inorganic oxide and one or more polymers; the volume fraction of the polymers in the nanoporous layer is about 15% to about 50%, and the crystallite size of the inorganic oxide is 5 nm to 90 nm.