Electrolytes for Alkali Metal Electrodes and Rechargeable Batteries using Same

The present invention is generally related to separators for use in lithium metal batteries, and associated systems and products. Certain embodiments are related to separators that form or are repaired when an electrode is held at a voltage. In some embodiments, an electrochemical cell may comprise an electrolyte that comprises a precursor for the separator.

Researchers

Venkat Viswanathan / Linsen Li / Vikram Pande / David Wang / Yet-Ming Chiang

Departments: Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Technology Areas: Chemicals & Materials: Metals / Energy & Distribution: Electrochemical Devices
Impact Areas: Advanced Materials

  • electrolytes for lithium metal electrodes and rechargeable batteries using same
    Patent Cooperation Treaty | Published application
  • electrolytes for lithium metal electrodes and rechargeable batteries using same
    United States of America | Granted | 11,387,450

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