Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240213546). AQUEOUS BATTERY simplified abstract
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AQUEOUS BATTERY
Organization Name
toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha
Inventor(s)
Hiroshi Suyama of Mishima-shi (JP)
Hidenori Miki of Hiratsuka-shi (JP)
Shigeki Sato of Fujinomiya-shi (JP)
AQUEOUS BATTERY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240213546 titled 'AQUEOUS BATTERY
The abstract describes a novel inorganic compound that can serve as a negative electrode active material in an aqueous battery, along with the aqueous battery utilizing this compound. The battery includes a positive electrode, an aqueous electrolyte solution with water and alkali metal ions or zinc ions, and a negative electrode containing the inorganic compound with a specific crystal structure.
- The inorganic compound functions as a negative electrode active material in an aqueous battery.
- The crystal structure of the compound belongs to a specific space group.
- The battery comprises a positive electrode, an aqueous electrolyte solution, and the inorganic compound as the negative electrode active material.
- The aqueous electrolyte solution contains water and alkali metal ions or zinc ions.
- The technology aims to improve the performance and efficiency of aqueous batteries.
Potential Applications: - Energy storage systems - Portable electronic devices - Electric vehicles
Problems Solved: - Enhancing battery performance - Increasing energy storage capacity - Improving battery efficiency
Benefits: - Longer battery life - Higher energy density - Sustainable energy storage solution
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Aqueous Battery Technology for Energy Storage Solutions This technology can be utilized in various commercial applications such as renewable energy storage systems, electric vehicles, and portable electronic devices. The market implications include increased demand for efficient and sustainable energy storage solutions.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the specific crystal structure of the inorganic compound contribute to the performance of the battery?
- The crystal structure enhances the stability and conductivity of the compound, leading to improved battery efficiency.
2. What sets this inorganic compound apart from traditional negative electrode materials in aqueous batteries?
- The unique properties of this compound allow for higher energy density and longer battery life compared to conventional materials.
Original Abstract Submitted
disclosed are a novel inorganic compound capable of functioning as a negative electrode active material of an aqueous battery, and an aqueous battery using the same. the aqueous battery of the present disclosure comprises a positive electrode, an aqueous electrolyte solution and a negative electrode, the aqueous electrolyte solution contains water and alkali metal ions or zinc ions, the negative electrode contains an inorganic compound as a negative electrode active material, and the inorganic compound has a crystal structure belonging to a space group i23.