18287292. GEL POLYMER ELECTROLYTE AND LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME simplified abstract (LG Energy Solution, Ltd.)
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GEL POLYMER ELECTROLYTE AND LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME
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Inventor(s)
Chul Haeng Lee of Daejeon (KR)
You Kyeong Jeong of Daejeon (KR)
GEL POLYMER ELECTROLYTE AND LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18287292 titled 'GEL POLYMER ELECTROLYTE AND LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a gel polymer electrolyte that effectively prevents leakage of organic solvents by trapping them in a three-dimensional polymer network. This electrolyte also offers oxidation stability, flame retardancy, thermal stability, and high lithium ion conductivity.
- Cross-linked polymer with a thiol-ene structure
- Thiol-ene structure formed by a click reaction of a thiol compound with at least four reactive thiol groups per molecule and an acrylic group of a fluorinated polyether diacrylate
Key Features and Innovation:
- Gel polymer electrolyte with enhanced safety features
- Three-dimensional polymer network for confining organic solvents
- High lithium ion conductivity
- Flame retardancy and thermal stability
- Cross-linked polymer structure for improved stability
Potential Applications:
- Lithium-ion batteries
- Energy storage devices
- Portable electronics
- Electric vehicles
- Renewable energy systems
Problems Solved:
- Leakage of organic solvents in electrolytes
- Lack of oxidation stability
- Poor thermal stability
- Low lithium ion conductivity
Benefits:
- Enhanced safety
- Improved performance
- Extended battery life
- Increased energy efficiency
Commercial Applications: Potential Commercial Applications of Gel Polymer Electrolyte in Lithium-Ion Batteries
Questions about Gel Polymer Electrolyte: 1. How does the thiol-ene structure contribute to the stability of the gel polymer electrolyte? 2. What are the specific safety benefits of using this electrolyte in lithium-ion batteries?
Original Abstract Submitted
The present disclosure aims at providing a gel polymer electrolyte which has a great effect of inhibiting leakage of an organic solvent by confining the organic solvent in a three-dimensional polymer network and has oxidation stability, flame retardancy, thermal stability, and excellent lithium ion conductivity. In order to achieve the above object, the present disclosure provides a gel polymer electrolyte including a cross-linked polymer having a thiol-ene structure, wherein the thiol-ene structure is formed by a click reaction of a thiol group of a thiol compound containing at least four reactive thiol groups per molecule and an acrylic group of a fluorinated polyether diacrylate.
