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(1) Computer software for simulation and analysis of electrical power systems and their interactions with power electronic applications.

Abstract

The present technology relates to a process for producing a coated solid-state electrolyte comprising a metal-based coating layer deposited on at least a portion of a surface of a solid-state electrolyte, the process comprising the steps of: (i) depositing a precursor powder of a metal-based coating material on at least a portion of a surface of a solid-state electrolyte; (ii) subjecting the precursor powder of the metal-based coating material to a rapid heating method to produce a melted metal-based coating material; and (iii) solidifying the melted metal-based coating material to produce the coated solid-state electrolyte. Also described are coated solid-state electrolytes obtained by said process as well as electrochemical cells and batteries comprising said coated solid-state electrolytes. For instance, the battery can be a lithium battery or a lithium-ion battery.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
• H01M 10/0562 - Solid materials
• H01M 10/058 - Construction or manufacture

Abstract

The invention relates to a compound comprising at least two cations derived from a quaternary ammonium or an organic amidine, guanidine or phosphazene superbase, paired with at least two non-delocalized anions. The invention also relates to compositions comprising the compound and a polymer, to membranes comprising the composition, and to processes for producing same.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08K 5/3462 - Six-membered rings
• C08J 5/22 - Films, membranes or diaphragms
• C08K 5/3432 - Six-membered rings
• C08K 5/3442 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen in the ring having two nitrogen atoms in the ring
• C08K 5/5399 - Phosphorus bound to nitrogen
• C08L 101/00 - Compositions of unspecified macromolecular compounds

Abstract

This disclosure provides for Olivine-type compounds, their preparation and use in cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries. The olivine-type compounds of the invention are obtained by a direct synthesis embodying a hydrothermal method.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/58 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFySelection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of polyanionic structures, e.g. phosphates, silicates or borates
• C01B 25/45 - Phosphates containing plural metal, or metal and ammonium
• H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material
• H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
• H01M 4/587 - Carbonaceous material, e.g. graphite-intercalation compounds or CFx for inserting or intercalating light metals
• H01M 10/054 - Accumulators with insertion or intercalation of metals other than lithium, e.g. with magnesium or aluminium

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for the non-destructive measurement of a power supply line, including a shaft; a first transmitting coil and a second transmitting coil permanently formed partially around the shaft, the first and second transmitting coils defining a central plane between the first and second transmitting coils, and having a transmitting portion extending around the shaft close to the central plane on either side of the central plane, and a return transmitting portion extending around the shaft farther than the corresponding emitting portion from the central plane; and a receiving coil permanently formed partially around the shaft, the receiving coil having a receiving portion extending around the shaft located between the transmitting portions of the first and second transmitting coils, and a return receiving portion extending around the shaft offset from a position of symmetry of the transmitting portion with respect to the central plane.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 31/58 - Testing of lines, cables or conductors
• G01N 27/90 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating magnetic variables for investigating the presence of flaws using eddy currents

Abstract

This technology concerns modifying the surface of an electrode film with a succession of thin layers, for example, each being of 15 microns or less, where the first thin layer comprises an inorganic compound (such as a ceramic) in a solvating polymer, the inorganic compound being present in the first thin layer in an “inorganic compound:solvating polymer” weight ratio in the first thin layer is in the range of from about 1:20 to about 20:1. Electrochemical cells comprising the modified electrodes are also described as well accumulators comprising them.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
• H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material
• H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
• H01M 4/66 - Selection of materials
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries

Abstract

The present technology relates to electrochemically active materials comprising a lithium-substituted iron-doped tunnel-type oxide of sodium, manganese, and at least one metallic element of formula NaaLibFecMndMeO2, wherein a is a number such that 0

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/505 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of manganese of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing manganese for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiMn2O4 or LiMn2OxFy
• H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material
• H01M 4/131 - Electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
• H01M 4/38 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of elements or alloys
• H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
• H01M 10/0562 - Solid materials
• H01M 10/0565 - Polymeric materials, e.g. gel-type or solid-type
• H01M 10/0568 - Liquid materials characterised by the solutes

Abstract

Here is described an electrode material comprising an electrochemically active metallic film and an organic compound, e.g. an indigoid compound (indigo blue or a derivative or precursor thereof). Processes for the preparation of the electrode material and electrodes containing the material, as well as to the electrochemical cells and their use are also contemplated.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/60 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of organic compounds
• H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
• H01M 4/139 - Processes of manufacture
• H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
• H01M 4/66 - Selection of materials
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
• H01M 10/0565 - Polymeric materials, e.g. gel-type or solid-type

Abstract

A negative electrode material comprising an electrochemically active material and a coating layer on its surface is described. The coating layer comprises a coating material based on a calcined lithiophilic organometallic structure comprising at least one lithiophilic metal and at least one at least partially calcined organic ligand. The methods of manufacturing the electrode material, electrodes comprising the material, and their use in electrochemical cells and batteries are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
• H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material
• H01M 4/134 - Electrodes based on metals, Si or alloys
• H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
• H01M 4/38 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of elements or alloys
• H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
• H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
• H01M 10/0565 - Polymeric materials, e.g. gel-type or solid-type

Abstract

Squaric acid-based polymers and their use in electrode materials and/or electrolyte compositions, as well as their production processes are described herein. Also described are electrode materials, electrodes, electrolyte compositions, electrochemical cells, electrochemical accumulators, and optoelectronic devices comprising the polymers and their uses.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 65/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming an ether link in the main chain of the macromolecule
• C08G 65/40 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming an ether link in the main chain of the macromolecule from hydroxy compounds or their metallic derivatives derived from phenols from phenols and other compounds
• G02F 1/1516 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on an electrochromic effect characterised by the electrochromic material, e.g. by the electrodeposited material comprising organic material
• H01B 1/12 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materialsSelection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of other non-metallic substances organic substances
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
• H01M 10/0565 - Polymeric materials, e.g. gel-type or solid-type
• H10K 85/10 - Organic polymers or oligomers

Abstract

Heating and/or cooling systems, related methods, particularly those utilized for the heating and/or cooling of large structures, areas, or environments are disclosed herein. In one example embodiment, such a system includes a stratified thermal storage tank (STST) having a hot section, cold section, and thermocline section. The system includes conduits configured to be coupled to a heating load so that a first amount of the fluid can flow between the STST and load, and also includes a heat pump including an evaporator and a gas cooler. A second amount of the fluid can flow between the STST and gas cooler. The heat pump is configured to cycle a refrigerant, so that heat transported from the STST by a third amount of the fluid to the evaporator is communicated to the gas cooler and transported to the hot section, whereby the heat can be transported for receipt by the load.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24D 11/02 - Central heating systems using heat accumulated in storage masses using heat pumps
• F24D 17/02 - Domestic hot-water supply systems using heat pumps

Abstract

Heating and/or cooling systems, related methods, particularly those utilized for the heating and/or cooling of large structures, areas, or environments are disclosed herein. In one example embodiment, such a system includes a stratified thermal storage tank (STST), heat exchanger, and heat pump. A first amount of a fluid can flow from the STST to a heating load and then to the heat exchanger, at which residual heat can be received, and which is configured to receive a medium from an external source. The medium can flow from the source through the heat exchanger to an evaporator of the heat pump and transport first heat to the evaporator, including the residual heat. A risk of ice formation at the evaporator is reduced/eliminated. The heat pump is configured to cycle a refrigerant, so that the first heat is transferred from the evaporator to a gas cooler, and then to the STST.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 11/83 - Control systems characterised by their outputsConstructional details thereof for controlling the temperature of the supplied air by controlling the supply of heat-exchange fluids to heat-exchangers

Abstract

There are provided an apparatus and a method for producing lithium metal by electrolysis of LiCl in a diaphragmless electrolytic cell. The method and apparatus of the invention make use of a liquid-liquid separator which is at least one film coalescer or at least one centrifugal separator to coalesce or separate lithium metal from the Li metal/electrolysis medium mixture produced in the electrolytic cell. There is also provided a method for producing lithium metal from Li2O in an electrolytic cell, the method comprising feeding Li2O or feeding LiCl produced from Li2O to the electrolytic cell.

IPC Classes  ?

• C25C 3/02 - Electrolytic production, recovery or refining of metals by electrolysis of melts of alkali or alkaline earth metals
• B01D 17/02 - Separation of non-miscible liquids
• C25C 7/06 - Operating or servicing

Abstract

The present technology relates to a solid electrolyte comprising inorganic particles and an ionic bifunctional molecule for use in electrochemical applications. Also described are electrochemical cells and batteries comprising said solid electrolyte.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/0565 - Polymeric materials, e.g. gel-type or solid-type
• H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material
• H01M 4/38 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of elements or alloys
• H01M 4/58 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFySelection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of polyanionic structures, e.g. phosphates, silicates or borates
• H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
• H01M 10/0567 - Liquid materials characterised by the additives
• H01M 10/0568 - Liquid materials characterised by the solutes

Abstract

Method for producing synthesis gas comprising carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen (H2) comprising: feeding an oxidizing stream comprising O2 and a first reducing stream comprising H2 into a first zone of a reactor, where the oxidizing stream and/or the first reducing stream comprises CO2; generating an oxy-flame in the first zone by reaction between O2 and H2, and producing a first gas comprising CO H2Ovapor by contacting the oxidizing stream and the first reducing stream with the oxy-flame; feeding into the reactor a second reducing stream comprising a second source of carbon comprising a hydrocarbon; generating in a second reaction zone of the reactor of a second gas comprising the synthesis gas, from the first gas coming from the first reaction zone and the second reducing stream by a reaction involving the hydrocarbon.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 3/34 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of gaseous or liquid organic compounds with gasifying agents, e.g. water, carbon dioxide, air by reaction of hydrocarbons with gasifying agents
• C01B 3/04 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by decomposition of inorganic compounds, e.g. ammonia
• C01B 32/40 - Carbon monoxide

Abstract

The present technology concerns a coating material comprising at least one organic compound comprising a branched or linear unsaturated aliphatic group having from 6 to 50 carbon atoms and having at least one carbon-carbon double or triple bond and at least one atom other than a carbon or hydrogen atom, a functional group comprising at least one atom other than a carbon or hydrogen atom, or a group comprising at least one optionally substituted ring or heterocycle. The present technology also concerns coated particles comprising said coating material and processes for manufacturing them, electrode materials, electrodes, electrolytes, surface-coating materials for current collectors and current collectors comprising the coated particles, and the use thereof in electrochemical cells, for example, in electrochemical storage cells, in particular in batteries referred to as all-solid-state batteries.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
• C07C 15/44 - Cyclic hydrocarbons containing only six-membered aromatic rings as cyclic part substituted by unsaturated hydrocarbon radicals monocyclic the hydrocarbon substituent containing a carbon-to-carbon double bond
• C07C 15/52 - Cyclic hydrocarbons containing only six-membered aromatic rings as cyclic part substituted by unsaturated hydrocarbon radicals polycyclic non-condensed containing a group with formula
• C07C 25/24 - Halogenated aromatic hydrocarbons with unsaturated side chains
• C07C 43/15 - Unsaturated ethers containing only non-aromatic carbon-to-carbon double bonds
• C07C 47/232 - Unsaturated compounds having —CHO groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms containing six-membered aromatic rings, e.g. phenylacetaldehyde having unsaturation outside the aromatic rings
• C07C 247/08 - Compounds containing azido groups with azido groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of a carbon skeleton being unsaturated
• C07C 321/08 - Thiols having mercapto groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of an acyclic unsaturated carbon skeleton
• C07C 321/18 - Sulfides, hydropolysulfides, or polysulfides having thio groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of an acyclic unsaturated carbon skeleton
• C07D 213/16 - Heterocyclic compounds containing six-membered rings, not condensed with other rings, with one nitrogen atom as the only ring hetero atom and three or more double bonds between ring members or between ring members and non-ring members having three double bonds between ring members or between ring members and non-ring members having no bond between the ring nitrogen atom and a non-ring member or having only hydrogen or carbon atoms directly attached to the ring nitrogen atom containing only hydrogen and carbon atoms in addition to the ring nitrogen atom containing only one pyridine ring
• C07D 249/04 - 1,2,3-TriazolesHydrogenated 1,2,3-triazoles
• C07F 7/18 - Compounds having one or more C—Si linkages as well as one or more C—O—Si linkages
• C07F 9/40 - Esters thereof
• H01M 10/056 - Accumulators with non-aqueous electrolyte characterised by the materials used as electrolytes, e.g. mixed inorganic/organic electrolytes

Abstract

2222S-trapping compounds.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07D 251/04 - Heterocyclic compounds containing 1,3,5-triazine rings not condensed with other rings having no double bonds between ring members or between ring members and non-ring members
• C07D 251/30 - Only oxygen atoms
• H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
• H01M 6/14 - Cells with non-aqueous electrolyte
• H01M 10/056 - Accumulators with non-aqueous electrolyte characterised by the materials used as electrolytes, e.g. mixed inorganic/organic electrolytes

Abstract

The present technology relates to a flame retardant, a cellulose fiber separator containing the flame retardant, a component comprising the separator and an electrolyte, and electrochemical cells and batteries comprising same as well as the uses thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 50/429 - Natural polymers
• C09K 21/12 - Organic materials containing phosphorus
• H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material
• H01M 4/587 - Carbonaceous material, e.g. graphite-intercalation compounds or CFx for inserting or intercalating light metals
• H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
• H01M 10/0568 - Liquid materials characterised by the solutes
• H01M 10/0569 - Liquid materials characterised by the solvents
• H01M 50/44 - Fibrous material
• H01M 50/443 - Particulate material
• H01M 50/446 - Composite material consisting of a mixture of organic and inorganic materials
• H01M 50/451 - Separators, membranes or diaphragms characterised by the material having a layered structure comprising layers of only organic material and layers containing inorganic material
• H01M 50/454 - Separators, membranes or diaphragms characterised by the material having a layered structure comprising a non-fibrous layer and a fibrous layer superimposed on one another

Abstract

The present technology relates to ionic organic compounds of formulas (I) and (II), the compositions and solid electrolytes comprising same, and optionally inorganic particles and a solid ionic bifunctional molecule, for use in electrochemical applications. Also described are electrochemical cells and electrochemical batteries comprising the solid electrolyte.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 311/48 - Amides of sulfonic acids, i.e. compounds having singly-bound oxygen atoms of sulfo groups replaced by nitrogen atoms, not being part of nitro or nitroso groups having nitrogen atoms of sulfonamide groups further bound to another hetero atom
• C07C 207/04 - Compounds containing nitroso groups bound to a carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being further substituted by singly-bound oxygen atoms
• H01M 6/18 - Cells with non-aqueous electrolyte with solid electrolyte
• H01M 10/056 - Accumulators with non-aqueous electrolyte characterised by the materials used as electrolytes, e.g. mixed inorganic/organic electrolytes

Abstract

Method of improving the performance and safety of a Li-ion battery. The method includes using a nitrile-based small organic compound of general formula I, V or IX outlined in the application in association with the electrolyte of the battery. An electrolyte including a nitrile-based small organic compound. A battery including the electrolyte.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/0567 - Liquid materials characterised by the additives
• C07C 255/50 - Carboxylic acid nitriles having cyano groups bound to carbon atoms of six-membered aromatic rings of a carbon skeleton to carbon atoms of non-condensed six-membered aromatic rings
• C07C 255/51 - Carboxylic acid nitriles having cyano groups bound to carbon atoms of six-membered aromatic rings of a carbon skeleton to carbon atoms of non-condensed six-membered aromatic rings containing at least two cyano groups bound to the carbon skeleton
• C07C 255/55 - Carboxylic acid nitriles having cyano groups bound to carbon atoms of six-membered aromatic rings of a carbon skeleton containing cyano groups and esterified hydroxy groups bound to the carbon skeleton
• C07D 213/57 - Nitriles
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
• H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells

Abstract

The present invention relates to the production of a polymer comprising repeating units of formula 1, where X1, X2, X3, X4are independently, and in every instance, chosen from among O, S, NH, and NR. This polymer comprises both unsaturated units and saturated units, the latter coming from a comonomer that provides the unit X1-L1-X2 in formula 1. The polymers are suitable for use in electrolytes or in electrode materials. The present invention also relates to electrochemical cells and batteries comprising these electrolytes and to electrode materials.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 67/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming in the main chain of the macromolecule a linkage containing oxygen or oxygen and carbon, not provided for in groups
• C08G 73/02 - Polyamines
• C08G 75/045 - Polythioethers from mercapto compounds or metallic derivatives thereof from mercapto compounds and unsaturated compounds
• H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
• H01M 6/18 - Cells with non-aqueous electrolyte with solid electrolyte
• H01M 10/056 - Accumulators with non-aqueous electrolyte characterised by the materials used as electrolytes, e.g. mixed inorganic/organic electrolytes

Abstract

A probe for a power line phase cable is disclosed. The probe has voltage sensors for sensing a voltage of the cable, current sensors for sensing a current flowing in the cable, and optionally temperature sensors for sensing a temperature in the vicinity of the cable. The voltage sensor is formed by a flexible printed circuit board intended to extend over a circumferential surface, stripped of concentric neutral, of the phase cable, and an electrically conductive shield covering the board. The shield and a printed circuit layer of the board near the shield are connected to local grounding. A radial pressure is applied in order to press the shield and the board against the phase cable. A device for measuring operating and environmental parameters of the power line and a system for monitoring the power line using one or more probes for phase cables are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 15/16 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks using capacitive devices
• G01R 19/25 - Arrangements for measuring currents or voltages or for indicating presence or sign thereof using digital measurement techniques
• G01K 1/143 - SupportsFastening devicesArrangements for mounting thermometers in particular locations for measuring surface temperatures
• G01R 15/04 - Voltage dividers
• G01R 15/18 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks using inductive devices, e.g. transformers

Abstract

The present technology relates to binder compositions and binders comprising a blend comprising a polybutadiene-based polymer and a polynorbornene-based polymer comprising norbornene-based monomer units derived from the polymerization of an optionally substituted norbornene-based monomer for use in electrochemical applications, particularly in electrochemical accumulators such as all-solid-state batteries. Also described are electrode materials comprising said binder or binder composition and their use in electrochemical cells, for example, in electrochemical accumulators, particularly in all-solid-state batteries.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
• H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material
• H01M 10/0562 - Solid materials

Abstract

Method of improving the performance of a Li-ion battery comprising metal-based cathode material which produces M2+ metal ions. The method comprises using a small organic compound in association with the electrolyte of the battery or using a polymer compound in association with the cathode active material of the battery. The small organic compound and the polymer compound comprise at least one chemical group suitable for forming complexes with the M2+ metal ions thereby preventing dissolution thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/38 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of elements or alloys
• C08F 8/12 - Hydrolysis
• C08F 212/14 - Monomers containing only one unsaturated aliphatic radical containing one ring substituted by hetero atoms or groups containing hetero atoms
• H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
• H01M 10/0567 - Liquid materials characterised by the additives

Abstract

The present invention relates to solid polymer electrolyte films comprising a heterogeneous mixture of at least two different polymers, one of the two polymers being a branched polyether having at least 3 branches. The invention also relates to methods of producing same, as well as to electrochemical cells, batteries and accumulators containing same, and uses thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/0565 - Polymeric materials, e.g. gel-type or solid-type
• H01M 4/06 - Electrodes for primary cells
• H01M 4/134 - Electrodes based on metals, Si or alloys
• H01M 4/136 - Electrodes based on inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFy
• H01M 6/18 - Cells with non-aqueous electrolyte with solid electrolyte
• H01M 10/054 - Accumulators with insertion or intercalation of metals other than lithium, e.g. with magnesium or aluminium
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries

Abstract

A temperature probe with digital sensors distributed in a flexible tube is disclosed. The probe is provided with a tapered tip at one end of the tube so as to facilitate its insertion into an underground conduit in order to measure a temperature of a cable twist of an electrical line in operation in the conduit, leaving only a restricted space between the cable twist and an inner surface of the conduit. A number and distribution of the sensors are based on a linear pitch between two longitudinal peaks of the cable twist. A telemetry system and a temperature measurement method using the probe are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01K 1/143 - SupportsFastening devicesArrangements for mounting thermometers in particular locations for measuring surface temperatures
• G01K 1/024 - Means for indicating or recording specially adapted for thermometers for remote indication
• G01N 25/56 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of thermal means by investigating moisture content
• H05K 1/14 - Structural association of two or more printed circuits

Abstract

The invention relates to an all-solid battery module comprising a housing that defines an internal cavity. At least one end piece closes an access to the internal cavity, the end piece being attached to the housing. There are cells present in the internal cavity, which cells are immersed in a liquid contained in the internal cavity. The battery module is sealed so that the fluid exerts isostatic pressure on the cells. The present description also relates to a method for managing the operating pressure and temperature of a battery module.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 50/233 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions
• H01M 10/6572 - Peltier elements or thermoelectric devices

Abstract

A relithiated Li intercalation material for producing Li metal or an alloy thereof or for pre-lithiating an electrode material as well as an anode and an electrolysis cell comprising same are provided. A method of producing Li metal or an alloy thereof or for pre-lithiating an electrode material is also provided. This method comprises carrying out a Li production electrolysis reaction in the electrolysis cell, wherein the electrolysis cell comprises the relithiated Li intercalation material as an anode, a current collector as a cathode, and an electrolyte comprising a lithium salt.

IPC Classes  ?

• C25C 1/02 - Electrolytic production, recovery or refining of metals by electrolysis of solutions of light metals
• C25C 7/00 - Constructional parts, or assemblies thereof, of cellsServicing or operating of cells
• C25C 7/02 - ElectrodesConnections thereof
• H01M 6/52 - Reclaiming serviceable parts of waste cells or batteries
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
• H01M 10/54 - Reclaiming serviceable parts of waste accumulators

Abstract

Here are described compounds for use as electrode additives or as salts in electrolyte compositions, and their methods of preparation. Also described are electrochemical cells comprising the compounds as electrode additives or as salts in electrolyte compositions.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07D 233/90 - Carbon atoms having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most one bond to halogen, e.g. ester or nitrile radicals
• C07C 311/51 - Y being a hydrogen or a carbon atom
• C07D 207/448 - Heterocyclic compounds containing five-membered rings not condensed with other rings, with one nitrogen atom as the only ring hetero atom with only hydrogen or carbon atoms directly attached to the ring nitrogen atom having three double bonds between ring members or between ring members and non-ring members having two doubly-bound oxygen atoms directly attached in positions 2 and 5 with only hydrogen atoms or radicals containing only hydrogen and carbon atoms directly attached to other ring carbon atoms, e.g. maleimide
• C07D 233/72 - Two oxygen atoms, e.g. hydantoin
• C07D 233/96 - Heterocyclic compounds containing 1,3-diazole or hydrogenated 1,3-diazole rings, not condensed with other rings having three double bonds between ring members or between ring members and non-ring members
• H01M 4/60 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of organic compounds
• H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
• H01M 10/0567 - Liquid materials characterised by the additives
• H01M 10/0569 - Liquid materials characterised by the solvents

Abstract

A method of manufacturing a manganese compound of formula (I): L2-Mn-L1, is provided. The method comprises alkylating an alkaline earth metal reagent of formula (II): L1-M1-X1, to produce an intermediate of formula (III): L2- M1- L1, and then, in a separate and subsequent step, transmetalating the intermediate of formula (III) with a manganese halide to produce the compound of formula (I).

IPC Classes  ?

• C07F 13/00 - Compounds containing elements of Groups 7 or 17 of the Periodic Table
• C01G 45/00 - Compounds of manganese
• C07F 19/00 - Metal compounds according to more than one of main groups
• C01B 3/00 - HydrogenGaseous mixtures containing hydrogenSeparation of hydrogen from mixtures containing itPurification of hydrogen

Abstract

The technology relates to a process and system for producing a gas comprising nitrogen (N2) and hydrogen (H2) in a reaction chamber of length L of a reactor. The process comprises injecting air and injecting hydrogen into the reactor and the combustion of a portion of the injected hydrogen with the oxygen from the air in the reaction chamber, in the presence of an overstoichiometric molar excess of hydrogen relative to the oxygen from the air. The combustion is supported by a flame produced by an air flow having a velocity v1 resulting from the injection of air, surrounded by a hydrogen flow having a velocity v2 resulting from the injection of hydrogen, with the velocity v2 being greater than v1.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 3/02 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen

Abstract

The present technology relates to a composite material comprising inorganic particles, a fluorinated amide compound, and optionally an electrolyte polymer, plasticizer and/or salt, as well as to the process for preparing the composite material. Also described are solid electrolytes and electrode materials comprising the present composite material and their use in electrochemical cells and accumulators comprising them.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/056 - Accumulators with non-aqueous electrolyte characterised by the materials used as electrolytes, e.g. mixed inorganic/organic electrolytes
• H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material
• H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
• H01M 4/40 - Alloys based on alkali metals
• H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries

Abstract

The technology relates to a method of producing synthesis gas comprising carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen (H2), wherein the synthesis gas is produced by a reduction reaction of a first flow comprising a carbon source and an excess of hydrogen in contact with an Oxy-flame. The hydrogen comes from a reducing stream, a first portion of which ends up in the first flow, and a second part of which is used to generate the Oxy-flame by combustion of the hydrogen in the presence of a second flow comprising oxygen (O2), the second flow coming from an oxidizing stream. The first flow and the second flow are at a distance from each other such that the Oxy-flame supports the reaction between the carbon source and the hydrogen. A reactor, which can have different configurations, is also proposed for implementing the method.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 3/36 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of gaseous or liquid organic compounds with gasifying agents, e.g. water, carbon dioxide, air by reaction of hydrocarbons with gasifying agents using oxygen or mixtures containing oxygen as gasifying agents
• B01J 19/00 - Chemical, physical or physico-chemical processes in generalTheir relevant apparatus
• B01J 19/24 - Stationary reactors without moving elements inside
• C01B 3/12 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of inorganic compounds containing electro-positively bound hydrogen, e.g. water, acids, bases, ammonia, with inorganic reducing agents by reaction of water vapour with carbon monoxide
• C10G 2/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures of undefined composition from oxides of carbon
• C10K 3/02 - Modifying the chemical composition of combustible gases containing carbon monoxide to produce an improved fuel, e.g. one of different calorific value, which may be free from carbon monoxide by catalytic treatment

Abstract

A method for producing an electrode material for a lithium-ion secondary battery. The method includes the following steps: (a) mixing components of a basic ingredient or active substance of electrode material and a conductive carbon material to obtain a conductive carbon material-composited material; (b) mixing the conductive carbon material-composited material and a surface layer-forming material; an (c) burning the mixture obtained at step (b) to obtain the electrode material. Also, a lithium-ion secondary battery including an electrode which includes the material.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
• C01B 25/45 - Phosphates containing plural metal, or metal and ammonium
• H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
• H01M 4/485 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of mixed oxides or hydroxides for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiTi2O4 or LiTi2OxFy
• H01M 4/58 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFySelection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of polyanionic structures, e.g. phosphates, silicates or borates
• H01M 4/587 - Carbonaceous material, e.g. graphite-intercalation compounds or CFx for inserting or intercalating light metals
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries

Abstract

The invention relates to a relithiated lithium intercalation material for producing lithium metal or for prelithiating an electrode material, and to an anode and a production electrolytic cell comprising this material. The invention also relates to a method for producing lithium metal and for prelithiating an electrode material. This method comprises carrying out an electrolytic reaction for producing lithium in the electrolytic cell, wherein the electrolytic cell comprises the relithiated lithium intercalation material as an anode, a current collector as a cathode and an electrolyte comprising a lithium salt.

IPC Classes  ?

• C25C 1/02 - Electrolytic production, recovery or refining of metals by electrolysis of solutions of light metals
• C25C 7/02 - ElectrodesConnections thereof
• H01M 4/134 - Electrodes based on metals, Si or alloys
• H01M 4/1395 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on metals, Si or alloys

Abstract

The present technology relates to a coating material comprising at least one branched or linear unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon having from 10 to 50 carbon atoms and having at least one carbon-carbon double or triple bond for use in electrochemical applications, particularly in electrochemical accumulators such as all-solid-state batteries. The present technology also relates to coated particles comprising said coating material and processes of manufacturing the same. Also described are electrode materials, electrodes, electrolytes, current collector coating materials and current collectors comprising said coated particles and their use in electrochemical cells, for example, in electrochemical accumulators, particularly in all-solid-state batteries.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
• H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material
• H01M 4/131 - Electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
• H01M 4/136 - Electrodes based on inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFy
• H01M 4/505 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of manganese of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing manganese for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiMn2O4 or LiMn2OxFy
• H01M 4/525 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of nickel, cobalt or iron of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing iron, cobalt or nickel for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiNiO2, LiCoO2 or LiCoOxFy
• H01M 4/58 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFySelection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of polyanionic structures, e.g. phosphates, silicates or borates
• H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
• H01M 10/0562 - Solid materials
• H01M 10/0565 - Polymeric materials, e.g. gel-type or solid-type

Abstract

Provided herein are processes for making an anode containing an anode material, a protective material, and a current collector. The anode material is a mixture containing an active material, at least one electronically conductive agent and at least one binder. The active material may be an alloy of silicon and lithium or an alloy of silicon oxide and lithium. Processes also include use of the anodes in the fabrication of a battery.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/38 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of elements or alloys
• C08B 15/00 - Preparation of other cellulose derivatives or modified cellulose
• C08B 31/00 - Preparation of chemical derivatives of starch
• C08B 37/00 - Preparation of polysaccharides not provided for in groups Derivatives thereof
• C09K 21/00 - Fireproofing materials
• C09K 21/14 - Macromolecular materials
• H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material
• H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
• H01M 4/13 - Electrodes for accumulators with non-aqueous electrolyte, e.g. for lithium-accumulatorsProcesses of manufacture thereof
• H01M 4/133 - Electrodes based on carbonaceous material, e.g. graphite-intercalation compounds or CFx
• H01M 4/134 - Electrodes based on metals, Si or alloys
• H01M 4/139 - Processes of manufacture
• H01M 4/1395 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on metals, Si or alloys
• H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
• H01M 4/40 - Alloys based on alkali metals
• H01M 4/485 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of mixed oxides or hydroxides for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiTi2O4 or LiTi2OxFy
• H01M 4/587 - Carbonaceous material, e.g. graphite-intercalation compounds or CFx for inserting or intercalating light metals
• H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
• H01M 4/66 - Selection of materials
• H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators
• H05K 1/02 - Printed circuits Details
• H05K 1/03 - Use of materials for the substrate

Goods & Services

Promoting the energy efficient products and services of others; Retail electricity provider services, namely, providing a service that allows customers to purchase energy, namely, electricity, and renewable energy

Abstract

The invention relates to a vehicle displaceable along aerial conductors of an electricity transmission line. The vehicle includes a body having arms. Each arm has a first end pivotably mounted to the body and a second distal end. A motorized wheel is mounted to each arm to engage one of the conductors to displace the vehicle. Support rotors have at least two blades. Each blade has an arm portion extending from the support rotor and a contact portion extending from the arm portion to engage one of the conductors to temporarily support the vehicle. An arm displacement mechanism engages the arms, and is operable to displace the arms in a direction transverse to a direction of travel of the vehicle to move the arms together and apart.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61B 3/02 - Elevated railway systems with suspended vehicles with self-propelled vehicles
• G01R 31/08 - Locating faults in cables, transmission lines, or networks
• H02G 1/02 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for overhead lines or cables

Abstract

The present technology relates to an ionic plastic crystal comprising at least one delocalized anion paired with at least one an organic guanidine, amidine or phosphazene organic superbase-derived cation for use in electrochemical applications, particularly in electrochemical accumulators such as batteries, electrochromic devices, and supercapacitors. The present technology also relates to an ionic plastic crystal composition, an ionic plastic crystal-based solid electrolyte composition, an ionic plastic crystal-based solid electrolyte, an electrode material comprising the ionic plastic crystal or the ionic plastic crystal composition. Their uses in electrochemical cells and electrochemical accumulators as well as their processes of manufacturing and an NHO-stabilized intermediary ion-neutral complex are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01G 11/56 - Solid electrolytes, e.g. gelsAdditives therein
• H01G 11/24 - Electrodes characterised by structural features of the materials making up or comprised in the electrodes, e.g. form, surface area or porosityElectrodes characterised by the structural features of powders or particles used therefor
• H01G 11/28 - Electrodes characterised by their structure, e.g. multi-layered, porosity or surface features arranged or disposed on a current collectorLayers or phases between electrodes and current collectors, e.g. adhesives
• H01G 11/46 - Metal oxides
• H01G 11/86 - Processes for the manufacture of hybrid or EDL capacitors, or components thereof specially adapted for electrodes
• H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
• H01M 4/505 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of manganese of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing manganese for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiMn2O4 or LiMn2OxFy
• H01M 4/525 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of nickel, cobalt or iron of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing iron, cobalt or nickel for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiNiO2, LiCoO2 or LiCoOxFy
• H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
• H01M 10/056 - Accumulators with non-aqueous electrolyte characterised by the materials used as electrolytes, e.g. mixed inorganic/organic electrolytes

Abstract

A polymer of formula (I), wherein the nitrogen atoms are coordinated with a lithium atom in 0% to 100% of repeat units in the polymer, and each R1 in each individual repeat unit independently represents a bivalent group, wherein the bivalent groups are, independently from one another, alkylene, arylene, or —CH2—CH2—(O—CH2—CH2)m—, wherein m is an integer of 1 or more, and wherein the alkylene, the arylene, and the —CH2—CH2—(O—CH2—CH2)m— are optionally substituted with one or more halogen atoms. The polymers of the invention can be used as battery electrolytes. A polymer of formula (I), wherein the nitrogen atoms are coordinated with a lithium atom in 0% to 100% of repeat units in the polymer, and each R1 in each individual repeat unit independently represents a bivalent group, wherein the bivalent groups are, independently from one another, alkylene, arylene, or —CH2—CH2—(O—CH2—CH2)m—, wherein m is an integer of 1 or more, and wherein the alkylene, the arylene, and the —CH2—CH2—(O—CH2—CH2)m— are optionally substituted with one or more halogen atoms. The polymers of the invention can be used as battery electrolytes.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/0565 - Polymeric materials, e.g. gel-type or solid-type
• C08G 75/30 - PolysulfonamidesPolysulfonimides

Abstract

There is provided a method of manufacturing nanoparticles comprising the steps of feeding a core precursor into a plasma torch in a plasma reactor, thereby producing a vapor of silicon or alloy thereof; and allowing the vapor to migrate to a quenching zone of the plasma reactor, thereby cooling the vapor and allowing condensation of the vapor into a nanoparticle core made of the silicon or alloy thereof, wherein the quenching gas comprises a passivating gas precursor that reacts with the surface of the core in the quenching zone produce a passivation layer covering the core, thereby producing said nanoparticles. The present invention also relates to nanoparticles comprising a core covered with a passivation layer, the core being made of silicon or an alloy thereof, as well as their use, in particular in the manufacture of anodes.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
• B22F 1/054 - Nanosized particles
• B22F 1/102 - Metallic powder coated with organic material
• B22F 1/145 - Chemical treatment, e.g. passivation or decarburisation
• B22F 1/16 - Metallic particles coated with a non-metal
• B22F 9/04 - Making metallic powder or suspensions thereofApparatus or devices specially adapted therefor using physical processes starting from solid material, e.g. by crushing, grinding or milling
• B22F 9/12 - Making metallic powder or suspensions thereofApparatus or devices specially adapted therefor using physical processes starting from gaseous material
• B22F 9/30 - Making metallic powder or suspensions thereofApparatus or devices specially adapted therefor using chemical processes with decomposition of metal compounds, e.g. by pyrolysis
• B32B 5/30 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer comprising granules or powder

Abstract

The invention relates to a magnetic probe for detecting faults in a ferromagnetic portion of a cable. The probe includes at least three magnetic circuits held by a frame and each circuit includes a core configured to extend along the cable when the probe is in use; means for generating magnetic flux in a section of the ferromagnetic portion of the cable; and an air gap located in the core to create a zero magnetic field point surrounded by a low magnetic field zone, between the core and the central axis. The probe includes at least three magnetic sensors, each being associated with one or more circuits and being located outside the core in the low magnetic field zone. The sensors are able to measure magnetic flux or a variation in magnetic flux caused by faults in the ferromagnetic portion of the cable.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 31/08 - Locating faults in cables, transmission lines, or networks
• G01R 33/02 - Measuring direction or magnitude of magnetic fields or magnetic flux

Abstract

The present technology relates to self-standing electrodes, their use in electrochemical cells, and their production processes using a water-based filtration process. For example, the self-standing electrodes may be used in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Particularly, the self-standing electrodes comprise a first electronically conductive material serving as a current collector, the surface of the first electronically conductive material being grafted with a hydrophilic group, a binder comprising cellulose fibres, an electrochemically active material, and optionally a second electronically conductive material. A process for the preparation of the self-standing electrodes is also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/80 - Porous plates, e.g. sintered carriers
• H01M 4/131 - Electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
• H01M 4/136 - Electrodes based on inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFy
• H01M 4/1391 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
• H01M 4/1397 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFy
• H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
• H01M 4/66 - Selection of materials
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
• H01M 10/054 - Accumulators with insertion or intercalation of metals other than lithium, e.g. with magnesium or aluminium

Abstract

The technology relates to a tank for storing fuel. The tank comprises a fuel storage tank comprising an external compartment that defines a volumetric capacity and is designed to contain a liquid fuel, an internal compartment that is situated within the volumetric capacity of the external compartment and is designed to contain a gaseous fuel, and a pressurisation system coupled between the internal compartment and the external compartment. The tank also comprises an outlet for producing a mixed fuel comprising a mixture of the liquid fuel and the gaseous fuel.

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 1/00 - Pressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge
• B65D 83/62 - Containers for dispensing liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant with contents and propellant separated by membranes, bags or the like
• B65D 83/68 - Dispensing two or more contents
• F17B 1/26 - Gas-holders of variable capacity of dry type with flexible walls, e.g. bellows
• F17C 13/00 - Details of vessels or of the filling or discharging of vessels

Abstract

A thermal mass flowmeter is provided to determine the air flow in a vent. The flowmeter includes a duct defined by printed circuit boards and adapted to insert in the vent. The flowmeter also includes a heating element located across the duct, for heating the air passing through the duct. At least one thermal sensor is located in the duct upstream from the heating element, relative to air flow, to measure inlet temperature of the air. At least one other thermal sensor is located in the duct downstream from the heating element, to measure outlet temperature heated by the heating element. The flowmeter further includes a support member to maintain the structural integrity of the duct within the vent, and at least one connector to exchange electrical signals with the flowmeter.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01F 1/69 - Structural arrangementsMounting of elements, e.g. in relation to fluid flow using a particular type of heating, cooling or sensing element of resistive type
• G01F 1/698 - Feedback or rebalancing circuits, e.g. self heated constant temperature flowmeters
• G01F 25/10 - Testing or calibration of apparatus for measuring volume, volume flow or liquid level or for metering by volume of flowmeters

Abstract

The invention provides a method for preparing a metal powder, in which an ultrasonic vibration is induced on a perforated membrane that is in contact with a liquid metal. The metal is a low-melting-point metal or an alloy based on such a metal and which has a low melting point. The resulting metal powder is deposited directly onto/into a deposition target.

IPC Classes  ?

• B22F 9/08 - Making metallic powder or suspensions thereofApparatus or devices specially adapted therefor using physical processes starting from liquid material by casting, e.g. through sieves or in water, by atomising or spraying
• H01M 4/40 - Alloys based on alkali metals

Abstract

The present technology relates to a process for producing a coated solid-state electrolyte comprising a metal-based coating layer deposited on at least a portion of a surface of a solid-state electrolyte, the process comprising the steps of: (i) depositing a precursor powder of a metal-based coating material on at least a portion of a surface of a solid-state electrolyte; (ii) subjecting the precursor powder of the metal-based coating material to a rapid heating method to produce a melted metal-based coating material; and (iii) solidifying the melted metal-based coating material to produce the coated solid-state electrolyte. Also described are coated solid-state electrolytes obtained by said process as well as electrochemical cells and batteries comprising said coated solid-state electrolytes. For instance, the battery can be a lithium battery or a lithium-ion battery.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/058 - Construction or manufacture
• C23C 24/10 - Coating starting from inorganic powder by application of heat or pressure and heat with intermediate formation of a liquid phase in the layer
• H01M 6/18 - Cells with non-aqueous electrolyte with solid electrolyte
• H01M 10/0562 - Solid materials

Abstract

Method for cutting soft metals, comprising the use of a cutting tool capable of being set in motion by ultrasonic vibration. The method is employed for cutting components used in the manufacture of an electrochemical storage device, for example, a lithium battery. These components include the anodes, the cathodes, the solid electrolytes, the current collectors and the separators. The method is also employed in a system for manufacturing and/or characterizing an electrochemical storage device.

IPC Classes  ?

• B23D 33/00 - Accessories for shearing machines or shearing devices
• B23D 15/04 - Shearing machines or shearing devices cutting by blades which move parallel to each other having only one moving blade
• B23D 36/00 - Control arrangements specially adapted for machines for shearing or similar cutting, or for sawing, stock while the latter is travelling otherwise than in the direction of the cut
• B23D 79/00 - Methods, machines or devices not covered elsewhere, for working metal by removal of material
• H01M 50/406 - MouldingEmbossingCutting

Abstract

This disclosure relates to novel metal hydrides, processes for their preparation, and their use in hydrogen storage applications.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 3/00 - HydrogenGaseous mixtures containing hydrogenSeparation of hydrogen from mixtures containing itPurification of hydrogen
• C01B 6/00 - Hydrides of metalsMonoborane or diboraneAddition complexes thereof
• C01B 6/02 - Hydrides of transition elementsAddition complexes thereof
• C08F 4/76 - MetalsMetal hydridesMetallo-organic compoundsUse thereof as catalyst precursors selected from metals not provided for in group selected from refractory metals selected from titanium, zirconium, hafnium, vanadium, niobium, or tantalum
• C08F 4/78 - MetalsMetal hydridesMetallo-organic compoundsUse thereof as catalyst precursors selected from metals not provided for in group selected from refractory metals selected from chromium, molybdenum, or tungsten
• C08F 4/80 - MetalsMetal hydridesMetallo-organic compoundsUse thereof as catalyst precursors selected from metals not provided for in group selected from iron group metals or platinum group metals
• H01M 4/90 - Selection of catalytic material

Abstract

A process for purifying raw carbon nanotubes to obtain a content in metallic impurities of between 5 ppm and 200 ppm. The process includes an increase in the bulk density of the raw carbon nanotubes via compacting to produce compacted carbon nanotubes. The process further includes sintering the compacted carbon nanotubes by undergoing thermal treatment under gaseous atmosphere in order to remove at least a portion of the metallic impurities contained in the raw carbon nanotubes, and consequently producing purified carbon nanotubes. These purified carbon nanotubes are directly usable as electronic conductors serving as basis additive to an electrode material without requiring any subsequent purification step. The electrode material can then be used to manufacture an electrode destined to a lithium-ion battery.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/587 - Carbonaceous material, e.g. graphite-intercalation compounds or CFx for inserting or intercalating light metals
• C01B 32/17 - Purification
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
• H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers

Abstract

2222222vapourvapour by bringing the oxidising flow and the first reducing flow into contact with the oxy-hydrogen flame; supplying a second reducing flow to the reactor, said second reducing flow comprising a source of carbon comprising a hydrocarbon; and generating, in a second reaction zone of the reactor, a second gas that comprises the synthesis gas, from the first gas originating from the first reaction zone and the second reducing flow, by means of a reaction involving the hydrocarbon.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 3/02 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen
• C01B 3/34 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of gaseous or liquid organic compounds with gasifying agents, e.g. water, carbon dioxide, air by reaction of hydrocarbons with gasifying agents
• C10G 2/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures of undefined composition from oxides of carbon
• C10L 3/00 - Gaseous fuelsNatural gasSynthetic natural gas obtained by processes not covered by subclasses , Liquefied petroleum gas

Abstract

The present technology relates to an ionic polymer comprising at least one repeating unit comprising the reaction product between at least one compound comprising at least two functional groups and a metal bis(halosulfonyl)imide for use in electrochemical applications, particularly in electrochemical accumulators such as batteries, electrochromic devices and supercapacitors. The present technology also relates to a polymer composition, a solid polymer electrolyte composition, a solid polymer electrolyte, an electrode material comprising said ionic polymer. Their uses in electrochemical cells and electrochemical accumulators as well as their manufacturing processes are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 65/34 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming an ether link in the main chain of the macromolecule from hydroxy compounds or their metallic derivatives
• H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
• H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
• H01M 4/583 - Carbonaceous material, e.g. graphite-intercalation compounds or CFx
• H01M 4/58 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFySelection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of polyanionic structures, e.g. phosphates, silicates or borates
• H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries

Abstract

abcde22, wherein a is a number such that 0 < a < 0.22; b is a number such that 0.18 < b < 0.40 and is such that a + b is 0.38 < a + b < 0.62; c is a number such that 0 < c ≤ 0.40; d is a number such that 0.44 < d < 1; e is a number such that c + d + e = 1; and M is chosen from manganese (Mn), titanium (Ti), vanadium (V), nickel (Ni), cobalt (Co), chromium (Cr), molybdenum (Mo), zirconium (Zr), tin (Sn), ruthenium (Ru), other similar metals, and a combination of at least two thereof. Also described are electrode materials, electrodes, electrochemical cells and batteries comprising said electrochemically active materials.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/131 - Electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
• H01M 4/06 - Electrodes for primary cells
• H01M 4/14 - Electrodes for lead-acid accumulators
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries

Abstract

A system and a method for locating a defect between detection points upstream and downstream of an underground portion of an electricity grid are disclosed. Detection units are respectively arranged at the detection points. The units have sensors for picking up a breakdown traveling wave propagated by one or more cables of the underground portion from the defect to each detection point. A logic circuit acquires each picked-up signal and determines a time of arrival of a wavefront of the traveling wave present in each signal in accordance with a GPS-synchronized time signal. A processing unit computes a distance between one of the detection units and the defect on the basis of the times of arrival, a known length of the underground portion between the sensors, and a known propagation speed of the traveling wave in each cable. The distance is displayed on a display.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 31/08 - Locating faults in cables, transmission lines, or networks

Abstract

2), the second flow coming from an oxidizing stream. The first flow and the second flow are at a distance from each other such that the Oxy-flame supports the reaction between the carbon source and the hydrogen. A reactor, which can have different configurations, is also proposed for implementing the method.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 3/36 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of gaseous or liquid organic compounds with gasifying agents, e.g. water, carbon dioxide, air by reaction of hydrocarbons with gasifying agents using oxygen or mixtures containing oxygen as gasifying agents
• B01J 19/00 - Chemical, physical or physico-chemical processes in generalTheir relevant apparatus
• B01J 19/24 - Stationary reactors without moving elements inside
• C01B 3/12 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of inorganic compounds containing electro-positively bound hydrogen, e.g. water, acids, bases, ammonia, with inorganic reducing agents by reaction of water vapour with carbon monoxide
• C10G 2/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures of undefined composition from oxides of carbon
• C10K 3/02 - Modifying the chemical composition of combustible gases containing carbon monoxide to produce an improved fuel, e.g. one of different calorific value, which may be free from carbon monoxide by catalytic treatment

Abstract

Heating and/or cooling systems, related methods, particularly those utilized for the heating and/or cooling of large structures, areas, or environments are disclosed herein. In one example embodiment, such a system includes a stratified thermal storage tank (STST) having a hot section, cold section, and thermocline section. The system includes conduits configured to be coupled to a heating load so that a first amount of the fluid can flow between the STST and load, and also includes a heat pump including an evaporator and a gas cooler. A second amount of the fluid can flow between the STST and gas cooler. The heat pump is configured to cycle a refrigerant, so that heat transported from the STST by a third amount of the fluid to the evaporator is communicated to the gas cooler and transported to the hot section, whereby the heat can be transported for receipt by the load.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24D 11/02 - Central heating systems using heat accumulated in storage masses using heat pumps
• F24D 17/02 - Domestic hot-water supply systems using heat pumps
• F24D 19/10 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
• F24F 5/00 - Air-conditioning systems or apparatus not covered by group or
• F24H 15/215 - Temperature of the water before heating
• F24H 15/238 - Flow rate
• F24H 15/315 - Control of valves of mixing valves
• F25B 25/00 - Machines, plants or systems, using a combination of modes of operation covered by two or more of the groups
• F28D 20/00 - Heat storage plants or apparatus in generalRegenerative heat-exchange apparatus not covered by groups or

Abstract

Heating and/or cooling systems, related methods, particularly those utilized for the heating and/or cooling of large structures, areas, or environments are disclosed herein. In one example embodiment, such a system includes a stratified thermal storage tank (STST), heat exchanger, and heat pump. A first amount of a fluid can flow from the STST to a heating load and then to the heat exchanger, at which residual heat can be received, and which is configured to receive a medium from an external source. The medium can flow from the source through the heat exchanger to an evaporator of the heat pump and transport first heat to the evaporator, including the residual heat. A risk of ice formation at the evaporator is reduced/eliminated. The heat pump is configured to cycle a refrigerant, so that the first heat is transferred from the evaporator to a gas cooler, and then to the STST.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24D 11/02 - Central heating systems using heat accumulated in storage masses using heat pumps
• F24D 17/02 - Domestic hot-water supply systems using heat pumps
• F24D 19/10 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
• F24F 5/00 - Air-conditioning systems or apparatus not covered by group or
• F24H 15/215 - Temperature of the water before heating
• F24H 15/238 - Flow rate
• F24H 15/315 - Control of valves of mixing valves
• F25B 25/00 - Machines, plants or systems, using a combination of modes of operation covered by two or more of the groups
• F28D 20/00 - Heat storage plants or apparatus in generalRegenerative heat-exchange apparatus not covered by groups or

Abstract

The invention discloses a negative electrode material comprising an electrochemically active material and a coating layer on the surface thereof. The coating layer comprises a coating material based on a lithiophilic calcined organometallic structure comprising at least one lithiophilic metal and at least one at least partially calcined organic ligand. The invention further discloses the methods for manufacturing the electrode material, the electrodes comprising the material, and the use of the electrodes in electrochemical cells and batteries.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
• H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
• H01M 4/08 - Processes of manufacture
• H01M 4/139 - Processes of manufacture
• H01M 6/18 - Cells with non-aqueous electrolyte with solid electrolyte
• H01M 10/056 - Accumulators with non-aqueous electrolyte characterised by the materials used as electrolytes, e.g. mixed inorganic/organic electrolytes
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries

Abstract

The invention provides a process for producing an anode for a lithium battery. The process comprises providing a current collector, depositing a layer of protective material on a surface of the current collector, depositing a layer of a lithiophilic material on a surface of the protected current collector, and depositing a layer of lithium material in molten form on the layer of lithiophilic material, the lithiophilic material thus reacting with the molten lithium material to form a layer of active anode material. The current collector and/or at least one other layer of the anode may comprise a continuous 3D structure. The protective material deposited on the current collector forms a barrier between the current collector and the lithium in the active anode material, the formation of cracks in the current collector thus being avoided.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/1395 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on metals, Si or alloys
• H01M 4/134 - Electrodes based on metals, Si or alloys
• H01M 6/18 - Cells with non-aqueous electrolyte with solid electrolyte
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
• H01M 10/0562 - Solid materials
• H01M 10/0565 - Polymeric materials, e.g. gel-type or solid-type

Abstract

2222O to the electrolytic cell.

IPC Classes  ?

• C25C 3/02 - Electrolytic production, recovery or refining of metals by electrolysis of melts of alkali or alkaline earth metals
• B01D 17/06 - Separation of liquids from each other by electricity
• C25C 7/06 - Operating or servicing

Abstract

The invention relates to modified electrode materials comprising a film of electrochemically active material and a layer of an organic super-alkalinisation material, and optionally a pre-treatment layer and/or a binding layer. The invention also relates to methods of producing same, as well as to electrochemical cells containing same, and uses thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
• H01M 6/14 - Cells with non-aqueous electrolyte
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries

Abstract

Compositions comprising a polymer and inorganic particles are described herein. The polymer in these compositions is the reaction product of at least one monomer comprising at least one polymerizable or crosslinkable function and an organic compound comprising one or more SH groups. Processes for preparing the compositions and uses thereof in the elements of an electrochemical cell are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08L 101/02 - Compositions of unspecified macromolecular compounds characterised by the presence of specified groups
• C08J 3/24 - Crosslinking, e.g. vulcanising, of macromolecules
• C08K 3/013 - Fillers, pigments or reinforcing additives
• C08K 5/37 - Thiols
• C08L 81/02 - PolythioethersPolythioether-ethers
• H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
• H01M 6/18 - Cells with non-aqueous electrolyte with solid electrolyte
• H01M 10/056 - Accumulators with non-aqueous electrolyte characterised by the materials used as electrolytes, e.g. mixed inorganic/organic electrolytes
• C08G 75/045 - Polythioethers from mercapto compounds or metallic derivatives thereof from mercapto compounds and unsaturated compounds

Abstract

The present technology relates to a solid electrolyte comprising inorganic particles and an ionic bifunctional molecule for use in electrochemical applications. Also described are electrochemical cells and batteries comprising said solid electrolyte.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/056 - Accumulators with non-aqueous electrolyte characterised by the materials used as electrolytes, e.g. mixed inorganic/organic electrolytes
• H01M 6/18 - Cells with non-aqueous electrolyte with solid electrolyte

Abstract

There is provided a method for producing an anode for lithium batteries. The method comprises: providing a current collector, forming a layer of protective material thereon, depositing a lithiophilic material on the layer of protective material, and depositing a molten lithium material on the layer of lithiophilic material. The lithiophilic material and the molten lithium material subsequently react to form the anode active material. The current collector and/or at least one other layer of the anode may comprise a continuous 3D structure on a surface thereof. The protective material deposited on the current collector constitutes a barrier between the current collector and lithium in the anode active material, therefore formation of cracks in the current collector is avoided.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
• H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
• H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators

Abstract

A system for cycling battery cells with pressure regulation is disclosed. The system comprises supports for receiving the battery cells which insert in a clamping arrangement having jaws moving one with respect to the other by an actuator operated by a controller in order to apply a pressure in a pressure application axis to the cells. A pressure sensor measures the pressure applied to the cells while a cycling module connected to the cells performs their cycling and measures their charge and discharge level. A programmable processing unit ensures a control of the pressure and, if desired, the temperature applied to the cells according to a programmed cycling mode and records data representative of the pressure and other cycling measurements.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

Abstract

Various configurations of a power plant are described. The power plant is configured to supply power to a receiving electrical grid by the combustion of metal powder. The power plant is also configured absorb power by recovering the metal powder from the metal oxide produced by the combustion of the metal powder, with electricity from a source electrical grid.

IPC Classes  ?

• C25C 5/02 - Electrolytic production, recovery or refining of metal powders or porous metal masses from solutions
• C25C 1/06 - Electrolytic production, recovery or refining of metals by electrolysis of solutions of iron group metals, refractory metals or manganese
• F22B 1/00 - Methods of steam generation characterised by form of heating method
• F23B 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
• F23C 10/00 - Apparatus in which combustion takes place in a fluidised bed of fuel or other particles
• F27B 15/02 - Details, accessories or equipment specially adapted for furnaces of these types
• H02J 3/28 - Arrangements for balancing the load in a network by storage of energy
• H02J 15/00 - Systems for storing electric energy

Abstract

4.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/58 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFySelection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of polyanionic structures, e.g. phosphates, silicates or borates
• C01B 25/45 - Phosphates containing plural metal, or metal and ammonium
• H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material
• H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
• H01M 4/587 - Carbonaceous material, e.g. graphite-intercalation compounds or CFx for inserting or intercalating light metals
• H01M 10/054 - Accumulators with insertion or intercalation of metals other than lithium, e.g. with magnesium or aluminium

Abstract

A method for locating and quantifying obstructions in a pipe is described. The method comprises the steps of emitting at one end of the pipe, by means of a loudspeaker, an emitted signal comprising a wave train at a first frequency, the waves being of an acoustic type; receiving at the same end of the pipe, by means of a microphone, a reflected signal, resulting from the reflection of the wave train from obstructions in the pipe; determining a position of each of the obstructions according to a delay measured between the wave train of the emitted signal and the wave train of the reflected signal received by the microphone; and determining, for each of the obstructions, its degree of obstruction by extrapolating the energies of the emitted, reflected and transmitted signals. A system comprising the loudspeaker, the microphone, a processor, and a memory for performing the above method is also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 15/89 - Sonar systems specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
• G01S 7/539 - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group using analysis of echo signal for target characterisationTarget signatureTarget cross-section
• G01S 15/10 - Systems for measuring distance only using transmission of interrupted, pulse-modulated waves

Abstract

The invention discloses a system and a method for managing the operating temperature and pressure of a battery. Battery cells are housed in cylindrical modules in which there circulates a heat-transfer fluid under pressure and temperature. A fluidic unit has a return reservoir that collects the oil leaving the modules, and cooling and heating reservoirs containing the oil pumped from the return reservoir at predefined hot and cold temperatures. The oil is transmitted to the modules at a temperature and a pressure that are obtained almost instantaneously by regulated mixing and flowrate of hot and cold oil. The mixing and the flowrate are controlled by controllers connected to a BMS which manages the oil pressure and temperature setpoints to be applied to the cells as a function of a power and energy demand received by the BMS and of pressure and temperature measurements taken by sensors in the system.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/633 - Control systems characterised by algorithms, flow charts, software details or the like
• H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
• H01M 10/617 - Types of temperature control for achieving uniformity or desired distribution of temperature
• H01M 10/6567 - Liquids
• H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells

Abstract

All-solid-state electrochemical cells comprising an inorganic particle-polymer composite, where the polymer is a crosslinked polymer and the content of inorganic particles in the composite is at least 50 wt. % are described. Also described are processes for the preparation of such all-solid-state electrochemical cells, all-solid-state batteries comprising them and their uses in mobile devices, electric or hybrid vehicles, or in renewable energy storage.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/0565 - Polymeric materials, e.g. gel-type or solid-type
• H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
• H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
• H01M 4/587 - Carbonaceous material, e.g. graphite-intercalation compounds or CFx for inserting or intercalating light metals
• H01M 4/525 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of nickel, cobalt or iron of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing iron, cobalt or nickel for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiNiO2, LiCoO2 or LiCoOxFy

Abstract

6-x5-x-yy1i+x6-x2y5-x-yyi+xi+x in which M is chosen from Li, Na and K, Z is a halogen atom chosen from F, Cl, Br and I, where x denotes the number of Z in excess of 1 or is equal to zero, and y is a number other than zero.

IPC Classes  ?

• C30B 29/46 - Sulfur-, selenium- or tellurium-containing compounds
• C01B 17/22 - Alkali metal sulfides or polysulfides
• C01D 15/00 - Lithium compounds
• C30B 1/10 - Single-crystal growth directly from the solid state by solid state reactions or multi-phase diffusion
• H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
• H01M 4/131 - Electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
• H01M 6/18 - Cells with non-aqueous electrolyte with solid electrolyte
• H01M 10/0562 - Solid materials
• C01G 17/00 - Compounds of germanium

Abstract

The present technology relates to inorganic compounds having an argyrodite-type structure based on an alkali metal obtained by a preparation process comprising a step of grinding the sulfide of the alkali metal, the sulfate of the alkali metal, phosphorus pentasulfide and a halide of the alkali metal. Also described are electrode materials, electrodes, electrolytes comprising said inorganic compound having an argyrodite-type structure and their uses in electrochemical cells, for example, in electrochemical accumulators, particularly in all-solid-state batteries.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/0562 - Solid materials
• H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to improved processes for the preparation of metal hydrides. The present disclosure also relates to metal hydrides, e.g., metal hydrides prepared by the processes described herein, that exhibit enhanced hydrogen storage capacity when used as hydrogen storage systems.

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 11/00 - Use of gas-solvents or gas-sorbents in vessels
• C01B 3/00 - HydrogenGaseous mixtures containing hydrogenSeparation of hydrogen from mixtures containing itPurification of hydrogen
• H01M 4/38 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of elements or alloys
• C01B 6/02 - Hydrides of transition elementsAddition complexes thereof
• C07F 11/00 - Compounds containing elements of Groups 6 or 16 of the Periodic Table
• C07F 9/00 - Compounds containing elements of Groups 5 or 15 of the Periodic Table
• C07F 13/00 - Compounds containing elements of Groups 7 or 17 of the Periodic Table
• H01M 8/065 - Combination of fuel cells with means for production of reactants or for treatment of residues with means for production of gaseous reactants by dissolution of metals or alloysCombination of fuel cells with means for production of reactants or for treatment of residues with means for production of gaseous reactants by dehydriding metallic substances

Abstract

A method for producing an electrode material for a lithium-ion secondary battery. The method includes the following steps: (a) mixing components of a basic ingredient or active substance of electrode material and a conductive carbon material to obtain a conductive carbon material-composited material; (b) mixing the conductive carbon material-composited material and a surface layer-forming material; an (c) burning the mixture obtained at step (b) to obtain the electrode material. Also, a lithium-ion secondary battery including an electrode which includes the material.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
• C01B 25/45 - Phosphates containing plural metal, or metal and ammonium
• H01M 4/485 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of mixed oxides or hydroxides for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiTi2O4 or LiTi2OxFy
• H01M 4/58 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFySelection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of polyanionic structures, e.g. phosphates, silicates or borates
• H01M 4/587 - Carbonaceous material, e.g. graphite-intercalation compounds or CFx for inserting or intercalating light metals
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
• H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids

Abstract

A system and a method for reducing a risk of bacterial contamination in a water heater are disclosed. A bypass conduit is connected to cold water supply and hot water outlet conduits of the water heater with T-shaped fittings, the bypass conduit generally extending in a same horizontal plane as the fittings and running alongside a top surface of the water heater. A thermostatic mixing valve is integrated to the bypass conduit close to the fitting with the hot water outlet so that its mixed water outlet is connected to the fitting with the hot water and its cold water inlet is connected to the fitting with the cold water, its hot water inlet being blocked. The thermostatic mixing valve is adjusted to regulate the hot water temperature at the outlet of the system and to produce a thermosiphon loop in the system depending on whether there is extraction or no extraction of hot water from the water heater.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24H 15/14 - CleaningSterilisingPreventing contamination by bacteria or microorganisms, e.g. by replacing fluid in tanks or conduits
• G05D 23/13 - Control of temperature without auxiliary power by varying the mixing ratio of two fluids having different temperatures

Abstract

A method, a system and a tangible product and non-transitory computer program are provided to automatically identify electrical installations in an electrical distribution system that are likely to exhibit an electrical non-conformity (ENC). The method requires only electrical profiles collected from meters and IT tools, without the need for any other sub-metering equipment. The method includes the steps of recovering electrical profiles generated by the meters; applying algorithmic processing associated with indicators of an ENC on the profiles; and identifying electrical installations likely to exhibit an ENC, according to the indicators that have met their target conditions. The method may include the recovery of local meteorological data and nominal data related to the electrical installations to confirm or deny that the identified electrical installations are likely to be non-conforming.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 31/08 - Locating faults in cables, transmission lines, or networks
• H02J 13/00 - Circuit arrangements for providing remote indication of network conditions, e.g. an instantaneous record of the open or closed condition of each circuitbreaker in the networkCircuit arrangements for providing remote control of switching means in a power distribution network, e.g. switching in and out of current consumers by using a pulse code signal carried by the network
• G01R 21/133 - Arrangements for measuring electric power or power factor by using digital technique

Abstract

The present technology relates to the modification of the surface of an electrode comprising a thin layer, for example of 10 microns or less, of an inorganic compound (such as a ceramic) in a solid polymer, the inorganic compound being present in the thin layer at a concentration between about 40% and about 90% by weight. Also described are electrodes comprising the modified film, a component comprising the electrode and a solid electrolyte, and the electrochemical cells and accumulators comprising same.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/38 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of elements or alloys
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
• H01M 10/0568 - Liquid materials characterised by the solutes
• H01M 10/0569 - Liquid materials characterised by the solvents
• H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
• H01M 4/60 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of organic compounds
• H01M 4/48 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides

Abstract

The present technology relates to a sulfur-containing polymer or organic compound for use in a positive electrode material, especially in lithium batteries. More specifically, the use of this sulfur-containing polymer or compound as an active electrode material makes it possible to combine sulfur and an active organic cathode material. The present technology also relates to the use of the sulfur-containing polymer or organic compound as defined herein as a solid polymer electrolyte (SPE) or as an additive for electrolyte, especially in lithium batteries.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/60 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of organic compounds
• C07D 209/48 - Iso-indolesHydrogenated iso-indoles with oxygen atoms in positions 1 and 3, e.g. phthalimide
• C08G 75/14 - Polysulfides
• H01M 4/137 - Electrodes based on electro-active polymers
• H01M 4/38 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of elements or alloys
• H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
• H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators
• H01M 10/0565 - Polymeric materials, e.g. gel-type or solid-type
• H01M 10/0567 - Liquid materials characterised by the additives
• H01M 10/0568 - Liquid materials characterised by the solutes
• H01M 10/0569 - Liquid materials characterised by the solvents

Abstract

The present technology concerns modifying the surface of an electrode film with a succession of thin layers, each with a thickness for example of 15 microns or less, with the first thin layer comprising an inorganic compound (such as a ceramic) in a solvating polymer, the inorganic compound being present in the first thin layer at a ratio by mass of inorganic compound to solvating polymer in the range from about 1:20 to about 20:1. Electrochemical cells comprising the modified electrodes are also described, as are secondary batteries comprising them.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries

Abstract

There is provided a method of producing metal nitride particles. There are also provided core-shell particles having a sulfur-containing core and a metal nitride outer shell. There is further provided a positive electrode material comprising the core-shell particles. There are further provided a positive electrode comprising the positive electrode material and a method of preparing the same. There are further provided an electrochemical cell comprising the positive electrode as described herein and a battery comprising at least one electrochemical cell as described herein.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/38 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of elements or alloys
• H01M 4/58 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFySelection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of polyanionic structures, e.g. phosphates, silicates or borates
• H01M 4/1397 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFy
• H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators
• B82Y 30/00 - Nanotechnology for materials or surface science, e.g. nanocomposites
• B82Y 40/00 - Manufacture or treatment of nanostructures

Abstract

The present technology relates to a composite material comprising inorganic particles, a fluorinated amide compound and, optionally, an electrolyte polymer, a plasticizer and/or a salt, as well as to the method for preparing the composite material. Also disclosed are the solid electrolytes and electrode materials comprising the present composite material and their use in electrochemical cells and storage batteries containing them.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/056 - Accumulators with non-aqueous electrolyte characterised by the materials used as electrolytes, e.g. mixed inorganic/organic electrolytes
• C09K 3/00 - Materials not provided for elsewhere
• H01M 4/06 - Electrodes for primary cells
• H01M 4/13 - Electrodes for accumulators with non-aqueous electrolyte, e.g. for lithium-accumulatorsProcesses of manufacture thereof
• H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
• H01M 6/00 - Primary cellsManufacture thereof
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries

Abstract

Processes are described for the direct or indirect electrochemical alkaliation of an alkali metal deficient electrochemically active material. The processes include an electrolysis step either during the alkaliation of the alkali metal deficient electrochemically active material on an electrode current collector (direct) or during the regeneration of a reducing agent used for the alkaliation of the electrochemically active material (indirect).

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
• H01M 4/58 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFySelection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of polyanionic structures, e.g. phosphates, silicates or borates
• H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries

Abstract

The present technology relates to a coating material comprising at least one branched or linear unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon having 10 to 50 carbon atoms and having at least one carbon-carbon double or triple bond for use in electrochemical applications, in particular in electrochemical storage cells such as batteries referred to as all-solid-state batteries. The present technology also relates to coated particles comprising the coating material and methods for manufacturing same. The invention also describes electrode materials, electrodes, electrolytes, coating materials for current collectors and current collectors comprising the coated particles, and the use thereof in electrochemical cells, for example, in electrochemical storage cells, in particular in batteries referred to as all-solid-state batteries.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
• H01M 4/70 - Carriers or collectors characterised by shape or form
• H01M 6/18 - Cells with non-aqueous electrolyte with solid electrolyte
• H01M 10/056 - Accumulators with non-aqueous electrolyte characterised by the materials used as electrolytes, e.g. mixed inorganic/organic electrolytes

Abstract

The present invention relates to binder compositions and binders comprising a blend comprising a polybutadiene-based polymer and a polynorbornene-based polymer comprising norbornene-based monomer units derived from the polymerisation of an optionally substituted norbornene-based monomer for use in electrochemical applications, in particular in electrochemical storage cells such as batteries referred to as all-solid-state batteries. The invention also relates to electrode materials comprising said binder or said binder composition and the use thereof in electrochemical cells, for example in electrochemical storage cells, in particular in batteries referred to as all-solid-state batteries.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers

Abstract

4, The most preferred negative electrode includes artificial graphite or graphitazable powder. The most preferred binder is carboxyl methyl cellulose further including a surface active agent. A method of making the lithium-ion secondary battery.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/58 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFySelection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of polyanionic structures, e.g. phosphates, silicates or borates
• H01M 4/133 - Electrodes based on carbonaceous material, e.g. graphite-intercalation compounds or CFx
• H01M 4/1393 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on carbonaceous material, e.g. graphite-intercalation compounds or CFx
• H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
• H01M 4/587 - Carbonaceous material, e.g. graphite-intercalation compounds or CFx for inserting or intercalating light metals
• H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
• H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general

Abstract

A tool positioning system of an unmanned aerial vehicle that is mountable relative to a power line to monitor a component of the line. The tool positioning system includes a displacement module having a first member mountable to one side of a body of the unmanned aerial vehicle, a second member movable vertically relative to the first member on the side of the body, and a tool holder pivotably coupled to the second member and couplable to a tool. The tool holder is movable relative to the body to mount the tool to or around the component.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
• B64U 10/13 - Flying platforms
• B64U 101/00 - UAVs specially adapted for particular uses or applications
• G01R 31/08 - Locating faults in cables, transmission lines, or networks

Abstract

The invention relates to a system for detecting at least one anomaly in a sealed vessel of a specified volume and comprising a gas cushion. The system comprises at least one temperature sensor, to take temperature measurements of the gas cushion, and at least one pressure sensor, to take pressure measurements of the gas cushion. The system determines measurements of the volume of the gas cushion based on the temperature and pressure measurements taken in the gas cushion. The system detects an anomaly in the vessel from a variation in the volume, temperature and/or pressure measurements. The anomaly may be a leak in the vessel, or a defect in the equipment contained in the vessel.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01M 3/32 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for containers, e.g. radiators

Goods & Services

(1) Services de consultation et de conseil aux particuliers et entreprises dans le domaine de l'efficacité énergétique; services de publicité pour la promotion de la sensibilisation du public concernant les questions énergétiques; réalisation d'audits énergétiques d'installations domestiques, commerciales et institutionnelles dans le but d'améliorer l'efficacité énergétique; suivi et contrôle de la consommation d'énergie pour des tiers à des fins de vérification comptable; services d'aide financière et de crédit d'impôt; production d'énergie électrique à partir de sources renouvelables; services de consultation dans le domaine de la production d'énergie électrique; services d'information et de prestation de conseils en matière de production d'électricité à partir de l'énergie hydroélectrique; audits en matière d'énergie; conseils en matière d'économie d'énergie; gestion de projets dans le domaine de la production d'énergie électrique; location de compteurs pour le relevé de la consommation énergétique; recherche et développement dans le domaine de l'énergie électrique et de la conversion d'énergie; services de conseil dans le domaine des énergies renouvelables.

Abstract

2212211.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 3/02 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen
• C01C 1/02 - Preparation or separation of ammonia
• C01C 1/04 - Preparation of ammonia by synthesis

Abstract

A power control device for use in an AC power grid for regulating an electrical power a load that is supplied by the AC power grid consumes. The power control device has a frequency sensing functional block for detecting a deviation of the grid frequency from a nominal grid frequency and a logic functional block for performing a load adjustment process during which the power the load consumption is reduced. The load adjustment process is based at least in part on the variation of the frequency of the AC power grid. The load adjustment process is design such that for a plurality of power control devices the individual response produce a grid-wide effect that compensates imbalance between power generation and load in fashion that may reduce unwanted distortion in the AC power grid, such as flicker.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 3/00 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks
• H02J 3/06 - Controlling transfer of power between connected networksControlling sharing of load between connected networks
• H02J 3/14 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for adjusting voltage in ac networks by changing a characteristic of the network load by switching loads on to, or off from, network, e.g. progressively balanced loading
• H02J 3/24 - Arrangements for preventing or reducing oscillations of power in networks

Abstract

The present technology relates to an ionic plastic crystal comprising at least one delocalized anion paired with at least one cation derived from a guanidine, amidine or phosphazene organic superbase for use in electrochemical applications, notably in electrochemical accumulators such as batteries, electrochromic devices and supercapacitors. The present technology also relates to an ionic plastic crystal composition, a solid electrolyte composition based on an ionic plastic crystal, a solid electrolyte based on an ionic plastic crystal, an electrode material comprising said ionic plastic crystal or said ionic plastic crystal composition. The uses thereof in electrochemical cells and electrochemical accumulators and also the methods for producing same and an NHO-stabilized intermediate ion-neutral complex are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07D 487/04 - Ortho-condensed systems
• C01D 15/00 - Lithium compounds
• C07F 9/06 - Phosphorus compounds without P—C bonds
• C07F 9/572 - Five-membered rings
• C07F 9/6584 - Heterocyclic compounds, e.g. containing phosphorus as a ring hetero atom having phosphorus atoms, with or without nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur, selenium or tellurium atoms, as ring hetero atoms having phosphorus and nitrogen atoms with or without oxygen or sulfur atoms, as ring hetero atoms having one phosphorus atom as ring hetero atom
• C09K 3/00 - Materials not provided for elsewhere
• C30B 29/54 - Organic compounds
• H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
• H01M 6/18 - Cells with non-aqueous electrolyte with solid electrolyte
• H01M 10/0564 - Accumulators with non-aqueous electrolyte characterised by the materials used as electrolytes, e.g. mixed inorganic/organic electrolytes the electrolyte being constituted of organic materials only
• H01G 11/00 - Hybrid capacitors, i.e. capacitors having different positive and negative electrodesElectric double-layer [EDL] capacitorsProcesses for the manufacture thereof or of parts thereof

Abstract

Electrode materials comprising an electrochemically active material, wherein said electrochemically active material comprises a layered potassium metal oxide. The layered potassium metal oxide may be of formula KxMO2. The invention also relates to electrodes, electrochemical cells and batteries comprising said electrode material. For example, said battery may be a lithium or lithium-ion battery, a sodium or sodium-ion battery, or a potassium or potassium-ion battery.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
• H01M 4/485 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of mixed oxides or hydroxides for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiTi2O4 or LiTi2OxFy
• H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
• H01M 10/054 - Accumulators with insertion or intercalation of metals other than lithium, e.g. with magnesium or aluminium

Abstract

Described are multilayer components comprising a solid electrolyte layer and a solid electrode layer, both comprising ceramic particles while being polymer-free as well as electrochemical cells comprising them. The processes for preparing these multilayer components, which use a hot-pressing step, are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/058 - Construction or manufacture
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
• H01M 4/131 - Electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
• H01M 4/136 - Electrodes based on inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFy
• H01M 4/583 - Carbonaceous material, e.g. graphite-intercalation compounds or CFx
• H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
• H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids

Abstract

An electronic heat balance flow meter is provided for measuring an air flow in a vent. The flow meter comprises a duct formed by printed circuit boards for insertion into the vent. The flow meter comprises a heating element arranged through the duct for heating the air passing through the duct. At least one heat sensor is arranged in the duct upstream of the heating element for measuring the air entering the duct. At least one heat sensor is arranged in the duct downstream of the heating element for measuring the air heated by the heating element. The flow meter further comprises a support for holding the duct in the vent and at least one connector for transmitting the electric signals to and from the flow meter.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01F 1/684 - Structural arrangementsMounting of elements, e.g. in relation to fluid flow
• G01F 1/69 - Structural arrangementsMounting of elements, e.g. in relation to fluid flow using a particular type of heating, cooling or sensing element of resistive type
• G01F 25/10 - Testing or calibration of apparatus for measuring volume, volume flow or liquid level or for metering by volume of flowmeters
• H02K 1/32 - Rotating parts of the magnetic circuit with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium

Abstract

2222m2222mm- are optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms. The polymers of the invention can be used as battery electrolytes.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 75/30 - PolysulfonamidesPolysulfonimides
• H01M 10/0565 - Polymeric materials, e.g. gel-type or solid-type