18238248. SOLID-STATE BATTERY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SOLID-STATE BATTERY simplified abstract (Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha)

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SOLID-STATE BATTERY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SOLID-STATE BATTERY

Organization Name

Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha

Inventor(s)

Yushi Suzuki of Mishima-shi (JP)

SOLID-STATE BATTERY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SOLID-STATE BATTERY - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18238248 titled 'SOLID-STATE BATTERY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SOLID-STATE BATTERY

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a solid-state battery with specific layers and a thermoplastic resin layer joining them together.

  • The solid-state battery includes a first current collector layer, a first active material layer, a solid electrolyte layer, a second active material layer, and a second current collector layer.
  • The first and second current collector layers have extended portions that are joined together via a thermoplastic resin layer.
  • The solid electrolyte layer is joined to the second current collector layer through the thermoplastic resin layer, or the first active material layer is joined to the second current collector layer through the resin layer.

Potential Applications

The technology could be used in electric vehicles, portable electronics, and grid energy storage systems.

Problems Solved

This innovation addresses issues related to the performance and safety of traditional lithium-ion batteries.

Benefits

The solid-state battery offers higher energy density, longer cycle life, improved safety, and faster charging capabilities.

Potential Commercial Applications

"Solid-State Battery Technology for Next-Generation Energy Storage Solutions"

Possible Prior Art

There have been previous patents and research on solid-state batteries, but this specific configuration with a thermoplastic resin layer joining the layers may be novel.

Unanswered Questions

How does the thermoplastic resin layer impact the overall performance of the solid-state battery?

The article does not delve into the specific effects of the thermoplastic resin layer on the battery's efficiency, durability, or other performance metrics.

Are there any limitations or drawbacks to using a thermoplastic resin layer in this type of battery design?

The potential downsides or challenges associated with incorporating a thermoplastic resin layer in solid-state batteries are not discussed in the article.


Original Abstract Submitted

A solid-state battery having a first current collector layer, a first active material layer, a solid electrolyte layer, a second active material layer, and a second current collector layer in order as stated is provided. The first current collector layer and the second current collector layer have extended portions, the first current collector layer and the second current collector layer are joined to each other via a thermoplastic resin layer between the extended portions thereof, and (i) an extended portion of the solid electrolyte layer and the second current collector layer are joined to each other via the thermoplastic resin layer or (ii) an extended portion of the first active material layer and the second current collector layer are joined to each other via the thermoplastic resin layer.