18537891. AQUEOUS BATTERY simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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AQUEOUS BATTERY
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Hiroshi Suyama of Mishima-shi (JP)
Hidenori Miki of Hiratsuka-shi (JP)
Shigeki Sato of Fujinomiya-shi (JP)
AQUEOUS BATTERY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18537891 titled 'AQUEOUS BATTERY
The abstract describes a novel inorganic compound that can serve as a negative electrode active material in an aqueous battery, along with the aqueous battery utilizing this compound.
- The aqueous battery includes a positive electrode, an aqueous electrolyte solution, and a negative electrode.
- The electrolyte solution contains water and alkali metal ions or zinc ions.
- The negative electrode consists of the inorganic compound as the active material, which has a crystal structure belonging to space group I23.
Potential Applications: - Energy storage systems - Electric vehicles - Portable electronic devices
Problems Solved: - Enhancing battery performance - Increasing energy density - Improving battery safety
Benefits: - Higher efficiency - Longer battery life - Environmentally friendly
Commercial Applications: Title: "Inorganic Compound for Advanced Aqueous Batteries" This technology can be utilized in the development of high-performance batteries for various industries, including renewable energy, automotive, and consumer electronics.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the crystal structure of the inorganic compound contribute to its performance in the aqueous battery? 2. What advantages does using alkali metal ions or zinc ions in the electrolyte solution provide for the battery's operation?
Original Abstract Submitted
Disclosed are a novel inorganic compound capable of functioning as a negative electrode active material of an aqueous battery, and an aqueous battery using the same. The aqueous battery of the present disclosure comprises a positive electrode, an aqueous electrolyte solution and a negative electrode, the aqueous electrolyte solution contains water and alkali metal ions or zinc ions, the negative electrode contains an inorganic compound as a negative electrode active material, and the inorganic compound has a crystal structure belonging to a space group I23.