Gm global technology operations llc (20240243258). NICKEL-RICH ELECTROACTIVE MATERIALS simplified abstract

NICKEL-RICH ELECTROACTIVE MATERIALS

Organization Name

gm global technology operations llc

Inventor(s)

Zhongyi Liu of Troy MI (US)

Mengyuan Chen of Madison Heights MI (US)

Bradley R. Frieberg of Farmington Hills MI (US)

Xiaosong Huang of Novi MI (US)

Ratandeep Singh Kukreja of Auburn Hills MI (US)

Nicholas Paul William Pieczonka of Windsor, Ontario (CA)

NICKEL-RICH ELECTROACTIVE MATERIALS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240243258 titled 'NICKEL-RICH ELECTROACTIVE MATERIALS

The abstract describes an electroactive material for an electrochemical cell that includes oxygen storage material coatings or layers. These coatings or layers can improve the thermal stability of the electroactive materials.

• The electroactive material may consist of electroactive material particles arranged to form a layer.
• Some of the electroactive material particles may have a coating containing an oxygen storage material.
• An oxygen storage material layer may be present on the surfaces of the electroactive material layer.
• Combining coated particles with an additional oxygen storage material layer can further enhance thermal stability.

Potential Applications: - Energy storage systems - Batteries - Fuel cells

Problems Solved: - Improved thermal stability of electroactive materials - Enhanced performance of electrochemical cells

Benefits: - Increased efficiency and longevity of energy storage systems - Enhanced safety in battery and fuel cell applications

Commercial Applications: Title: Enhanced Electroactive Material for Advanced Energy Storage Systems This technology can be utilized in various energy storage applications, including electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and portable electronics. The improved thermal stability and performance of electrochemical cells can lead to more reliable and efficient energy storage solutions in the market.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the presence of oxygen storage material coatings or layers impact the performance of electroactive materials in electrochemical cells? 2. What specific advantages does the enhanced thermal stability of the electroactive material offer in energy storage applications?

Original Abstract Submitted

an electroactive material for an electrochemical cell includes one or more oxygen storage material coatings or layers. the electroactive material may include a plurality of electroactive material particles disposed to form an electroactive material layer. in certain variations, at least a portion of the plurality of electroactive material particles may have a coating that includes an oxygen storage material. in other variations, an oxygen storage material layer may be disposed on one or more surfaces of the electroactive material layer. in still other variations, at least a portion of the plurality of electroactive material particles may have a coating that includes an oxygen storage material, and an oxygen storage material layer may be disposed on one or more surfaces of the electroactive material layer. the one or more oxygen storage material coatings or layers may help to improve the thermal stability of the electroactive materials.