Apple inc. (20240332506). HYBRID CATHODE STACK OF A BATTERY CELL simplified abstract
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HYBRID CATHODE STACK OF A BATTERY CELL
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Rachel Ann R Villamayor Huang of San Jose CA (US)
OuJung Kwon of Cupertino CA (US)
HYBRID CATHODE STACK OF A BATTERY CELL - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240332506 titled 'HYBRID CATHODE STACK OF A BATTERY CELL
- Simplified Explanation:**
A battery cell with two different cathodes and an anode in between, using different active material compositions.
- Key Features and Innovation:**
- Battery cell with first cathode containing lithium iron phosphate (LFP) or lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP).
- Second cathode with lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide (NMC).
- Anode positioned between the two cathodes.
- Potential Applications:**
This technology can be used in various electronic devices, electric vehicles, and energy storage systems.
- Problems Solved:**
This innovation addresses the need for improved battery performance, energy density, and overall efficiency in energy storage solutions.
- Benefits:**
- Enhanced battery performance.
- Increased energy density.
- Improved efficiency in energy storage systems.
- Commercial Applications:**
Potential commercial applications include electric vehicles, portable electronic devices, renewable energy storage systems, and grid-scale energy storage solutions.
- Questions about Battery Cell Technology:**
1. How does the use of different active material compositions in the cathodes impact battery performance? 2. What are the specific advantages of having an anode positioned between two different cathodes in a battery cell?
Original Abstract Submitted
a battery cell includes a first cathode having a first active material composition, a second cathode having a second active material composition different than the first active material composition, and an anode disposed between the first cathode and the second cathode. the first active material composition may include, for example, lithium iron phosphate (lfp) or lithium manganese iron phosphate (lmfp), and the second active material composition may include, for example, lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide (nmc).
