Abstract:
Polymer matrix composite comprising a porous polymeric network; and a plurality of thermally conductive particles distributed within the polymeric network structure; wherein the thermally conductive particles are present in a range from 15 to 99 weight percent, based on the total weight of the thermally conductive particles and the polymer (excluding the solvent); and wherein the polymer matrix composite has a density of at least 0.3 g/cm 3 ; and methods for making the same. The polymer matrix composites are useful, for example, in electronic devices.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to monopolar plate-electrode assemblies and electrochemical cells and liquid flow batteries produced therefrom. A monopolar plate-electrode assembly including (i) a flow plate substrate having a first major surface and an opposed second major surface in the x-y plane of the monopolar plate electrode assembly, wherein the first major surface includes at least one flow channel, allowing fluid flow in the x-y plane of the monopolar plate electrode assembly, wherein the depth of the at least one flow channel extends through the thickness of the flow plate substrate (ii) a porous electrode material contained in at least a portion of the at least one flow channel; and (iii) an electrically conductive layer in contact with the second major surface of the flow plate substrate, wherein the electrically conductive layer is impervious to fluid and wherein the electrically conductive layer is in electrical communication with the porous electrode material. The disclosure further provides methods of making the monopolar plate-electrode assemblies and membrane-electrode assemblies.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to porous electrodes, membrane-electrode assemblies, electrode assemblies and electrochemical cells and liquid flow batteries produced therefrom. The disclosure further provides methods of making electrodes, membrane-electrode assemblies and electrode assemblies. The porous electrodes include polymer, e.g. non-electrically conductive polymer particulate fiber, and an electrically conductive carbon particulate. The non-electrically conductive, polymer particulate fibers may be in the form of a first porous substrate, wherein the first porous substrate is at least one of a woven or nonwoven paper, felt, mat and cloth. Membrane-electrode assemblies and electrode assemblies may be produced from the porous electrodes of the present disclosure. Electrochemical cells and liquid flow batteries may be produced from the porous electrodes, membrane-electrode assemblies and electrode assemblies of the present disclosure.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to porous electrodes, membrane-electrode assemblies, electrode assemblies and electrochemical cells and liquid flow batteries produced therefrom. The disclosure further provides methods of making porous electrodes, membrane-electrode assemblies and electrode assemblies. The porous electrodes include a porous electrode material comprising a polymer and an electrically conductive carbon particulate; and a solid film substrate having a first major surface and a second major surface, wherein the solid film substrate includes a plurality of through holes extending from the first major surface to the second major surface. The porous electrode material is disposed on at least the first major surface and within the plurality of through holes of the solid film substrate. The plurality of through holes with the porous electrode material provide electrical communication between the first major surface and the opposed second major surface of the porous electrode.
Abstract:
A thermal barrier article comprising a core layer containing a plurality of fibers or a flame- retardant foam, and a supplementary layer disposed on or integrated within the core layer, where the thermal barrier article is operatively adapted to survive or withstand at least one cycle of the Torch and Grit Test.
Abstract:
A battery module includes a plurality of electrochemical cells, each cell of the plurality of electrochemical cells including a pair of terminals; a plurality of fluid conduits, each fluid conduit disposed relative to at least one terminal of at least one electrochemical cell of the plurality of electrochemical cells; an input fluid manifold, connected to a first end of at least one of the fluid conduits; and an output fluid manifold, connected to a second end of the at least one of the fluid conduits; wherein the input fluid manifold, the at least one fluid conduit, and the output fluid manifold define a fluid pathway configured to transmit a fluid for transferring heat to or from the terminal.
Abstract:
A battery module includes a plurality of electrochemical cells, each with a pair of electrical terminals, a first elongated member, electrically connecting a first terminal of at least one cell of the electrochemical cells to a second terminal of at least one other cell, and a second elongated member, electrically connecting a third terminal of at least one of the cells to a fourth terminal of at least one other cell, wherein at least a portion of the first and second elongated members is a hollow section defining a fluid pathway configured to transmit a fluid for transferring heat to or from the electrical terminals of the electrochemical cells.
Abstract:
Method for active battery management to optimize battery performance. The method includes providing signal injections for charging and discharging of a battery. The signal injections include various charging and discharging profiles, rates, and endpoints. Response signals corresponding with the signal injections are received, and a utility of those signals is measured. Based upon the utility of the response signals, data relating to charging and discharging of the battery is modified to optimize battery performance.
Abstract:
A method may determine a remaining capacity of a cell that includes a lithium-alloying material in an electrode using a controller. The method includes receiving a temperature signal representing a temperature of a partially discharged cell and receiving a voltage signal representing a voltage of the partially discharged cell. The method further includes determining a time-dependent fade component and a cycle-dependent fade component of the cell. The time-dependent fade component of the cell is determined based on the temperature, the voltage, and an operating time of the cell. The cycle-dependent fade component of the cell is determined based on a depth of discharge of the partially discharged cell and cycle count data representing cycle-dependent fade from previous cycles of the cell. The method further includes determining a remaining capacity of the cell based on the time-dependent fade component, the cycle-dependent fade component, and a reference capacity of the cell.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to bipolar plate-electrode assemblies and electrochemical cell stacks and liquid flow batteries produced therefrom. The bipolar plate-electrode assemblies include at least one monopolar plate-electrode assembly which includes (i) a flow plate substrate having a first major surface and an opposed second major surface wherein the first major surface includes at least one flow channel and wherein the depth of the at least one first flow channel extends through the thickness of the first flow plate substrate; (ii) a porous electrode material contained in at least a portion of the at least one flow channel; and (iii) a first electrically conductive layer in contact with the second major surface of the first flow plate substrate, wherein the first electrically conductive layer is impervious to fluid. The disclosure further provides methods of making the bipolar plate-electrode assemblies.