17851135. ELECTROLYTE FOR LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES WITH SILICON-BASED ANODES simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)

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ELECTROLYTE FOR LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES WITH SILICON-BASED ANODES

Organization Name

Apple Inc.

Inventor(s)

Woo Cheol Shin of Campbell CA (US)

Hyea Kim of Campbell CA (US)

OuJung Kwon of Cupertino CA (US)

ELECTROLYTE FOR LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES WITH SILICON-BASED ANODES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17851135 titled 'ELECTROLYTE FOR LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES WITH SILICON-BASED ANODES

Simplified Explanation

Abstract: An electrochemical cell is described in this patent application. The cell consists of an anode made of a silicon-based active material, a cathode made of a cathode active material, and an electrolyte. The electrolyte is formulated using a propionate-based solvent, a carbonate-based solvent, trifluoro toluene, a lithium salt with a molar concentration of 2.0 M or greater, and less than or equal to 5.0 wt. % of fluoroethylene carbonate.

Patent/Innovation Explanation:

  • An electrochemical cell is designed with specific components and electrolyte formulation.
  • The anode is made of a silicon-based active material, which is likely to enhance the performance of the cell.
  • The cathode is made of a cathode active material, which could be a different material than the anode.
  • The electrolyte is formulated using a combination of propionate-based solvent, carbonate-based solvent, trifluoro toluene, and a lithium salt with a high molar concentration.
  • The electrolyte also contains a small amount (less than or equal to 5.0 wt. %) of fluoroethylene carbonate, which may have a specific purpose in improving the cell's performance.

Potential Applications:

  • This technology could be used in various electrochemical devices, such as batteries or fuel cells.
  • It may find applications in portable electronics, electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and grid-scale energy storage systems.

Problems Solved:

  • The use of a silicon-based active material in the anode may address issues related to low energy density and limited capacity in traditional anode materials.
  • The specific electrolyte formulation could potentially improve the overall performance and stability of the electrochemical cell.

Benefits:

  • The use of a silicon-based active material in the anode may result in higher energy density and increased capacity of the electrochemical cell.
  • The specific electrolyte formulation may enhance the cell's performance, stability, and lifespan.
  • This technology has the potential to contribute to the development of more efficient and reliable electrochemical devices.


Original Abstract Submitted

An electrochemical cell has an anode comprising a silicon-based active material, a cathode comprising a cathode active material, and an electrolyte. The electrolyte is formulated with a propionate-based solvent, a carbonate-based solvent, trifluoro toluene, a lithium salt with a molar concentration of 2.0 M or greater, and less than or equal to 5.0 wt. % of fluoroethylene carbonate.

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