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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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MESURE DE TEMPERATURE DE CABLES D'UNE LIGNE ELECTRIQUE DANS UN CONDUIT SOUTERRAIN
Une sonde de temperature a capteurs numeriques repartis dans un tube flexible est divulguee. La sonde est dotee d'un embout fusele a une extremite du tube de maniere a faciliter son insertion dans un conduit souterrain afin de mesurer une temperature d'une torsade de cables d'une ligne electrique en operation dans Ie conduit ne laissant qu'un espace restreint entre la torsade de cables et une surface interne du conduit. Un nombre et une repartition des capteurs sont en fonction d'un pas lineaire entre deux cretes longitudinales de la torsade de cables. Un systeme de telemesure et une methode de mesure de temperature utilisant la sonde sont egalement divulgues.
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.
La présente technologie concerne des composés organiques ioniques, les compositions et les électrolytes solides les comprenant et éventuellement des particules inorganiques et une molécule bifonctionnelle ionique solide pour utilisation dans des applications électrochimiques. Aussi décrites sont les cellules électrochimiques et les accumulateurs électrochimiques comprenant ledit électrolyte solide.
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
C07D 207/04 - 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 no double bonds between ring members or between ring members and non-ring members
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
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SOLID ELECTROLYTES COMPRISING AN IONIC BIFUNCTIONAL MOLECULE, AND USE THEREOF IN ELECTROCHEMISTRY
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.
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
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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SYNTHESIS GAS, BY MEANS OF AN OXY-FLAME, FROM VARIOUS SOURCES OF CARBON AND HYDROGEN
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.
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
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.
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 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 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
Une sonde pour un cable de phase de ligne electrique est divulguee. La sonde a des capteurs de tension electrique du cable, de courant circulant dans Ie cable, et optionnellement de temperature a proximite du cable. Le capteur de tension est forme par une carte de circuit imprime souple destinee a s'etendre sur une surface circonferentielle denudee de neutre concentrique du cable de phase, et un ecran electriquement conducteur couvrant la carte. L'ecran et une couche de circuit imprime de la carte pres de l'ecran sont connectes a une mise a la terre locale. Une pression radiale est appliquee pour presser l'ecran et la carte contre le cable de phase. Un dispositif de mesure de parametres d'operation et d'environnement de la ligne electrique ainsi qu'un systeme de surveillance de la ligne electrique utilisant une ou des sondes pour cables de phase sont egalement divulgues.
G01R 1/30 - Structural combination of electric measuring instruments with basic electronic circuits, e.g. with amplifier
G01R 15/18 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks using inductive devices, e.g. transformers
G01R 19/25 - Arrangements for measuring currents or voltages or for indicating presence or sign thereof using digital measurement techniques
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ELECTROLYTES POLYMERES INSATURES, LEURS PROCEDES DE FABRICATION ET LEUR UTILISATION DANS DES APPLICATIONS ELECTROCHIMIQUES
La presente technologie se rapporte a un procede de fabrication d’un polymere comprenantdes unites insaturees, aux polymeres ainsi obtenus, et a leur utilisation dans des compositions, par exemple, dans des electrolytes ou des materiaux d’electrodes, et les cellules electrochimiques et batteries les comprenant.
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 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
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CELLULOSE-BASED SEPARATORS COMPRISING FLAME RETARDANT, AND USES THEREOF IN ELECTROCHEMISTRY
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.
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
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IONIC ORGANIC COMPOUNDS, COMPOSITIONS AND ELECTROLYTES COMPRISING SAME, AND USE THEREOF IN ELECTROCHEMISTRY
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.
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
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ELECTROLYTE POLYMERE SOLIDE POUR BATTERIES TOUT SOLIDE
La presente technologie concerne des films d’electrolytes polymeres solides comprenant un melange heterogene d’au moins deux polymeres differents, dont I’un des deux polymeres est un polyether ramifie a au moins 3 branches. Leurs procedes de fabrication, ainsi que les cellules electrochimiques, batteries et accumulateurs electrochimiques les comprenant sont aussi decrits, de meme que leur utilisation.
H01M 4/136 - Electrodes based on inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFy
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 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 10/054 - Accumulators with insertion or intercalation of metals other than lithium, e.g. with magnesium or aluminium
H01M 10/0565 - Polymeric materials, e.g. gel-type or solid-type
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.
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
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.
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
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.
G01R 15/18 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks using inductive devices, e.g. transformers
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ELECTRODE BINDERS COMPRISING A BLEND OF A POLYBUTADIENE-BASED POLYMER AND A POLYNORBORNENE-BASED POLYMER, ELECTRODES COMPRISING SAME AND USE THEREOF IN ELECTROCHEMISTRY
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.
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.
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
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SOLID POLYMER ELECTROLYTE FOR ALL-SOLID-STATE BATTERIES
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.
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.
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.
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
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PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF LITHIUM METAL OR AN ALLOY THEREOF OR FOR THE PRE-LITHIATION OF AN ELECTRODE MATERIAL
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.
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.
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 233/96 - 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
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).
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.
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.
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.
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
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METHOD OF PRODUCING ELECTRODE MATERIAL FOR LITHIUM-ION SECONDARY BATTERY AND LITHIUM-ION BATTERY USING SUCH ELECTRODE MATERIAL
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.
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
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METHOD FOR PRODUCING LITHIUM METAL OR AN ALLOY THEREOF OR FOR PRELITHIATING AN ELECTRODE MATERIAL
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
40.
IONIC PLASTIC CRYSTALS, COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING SAME, METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING SAME AND USES THEREOF
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.
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
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
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INORGANIC COMPOUNDS WITH AN ARGYRODITE-TYPE STRUCTURE, THEIR PREPARATION METHODS AND THEIR USE IN ELECTROCHEMICAL APPLICATIONS
La présente technologie concerne des composés inorganiques possédant une structure de type argyrodite à base d'un métal alcalin obtenu par un procédé de préparation comprenant une étape de broyage de sulfure du métal alcalin, de sulfate du métal alcalin, de pentasulfure de phosphore et d'un halogénure du métal alcalin. Aussi décrits sont des matériaux d'électrodes, des électrodes, des électrolytes comprenant lesdits composé inorganique possédant une structure de type argyrodite et leurs utilisations dans des cellules électrochimiques, par exemple, dans des accumulateurs électrochimiques, notamment dans des batteries dites tout solide.
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.
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.
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
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MAGNETIC PROBE FOR DETECTING FAULTS IN CABLES HAVING A FERROMAGNETIC PORTION, ASSOCIATED METHOD AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEM
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.
Une sonde magnétique pour la détection de défauts d'une partie ferromagnétique d'un câble est fournie. La sonde inclut au moins trois circuits magnétiques maintenus par un cadre et chaque circuit inclut un noyau configure pour s'étendre le long du câble lorsque la sonde est en service; des moyens pour générer un flux magnétique dans une section de la partie ferromagnétique du câble; et un entrefer situé dans le noyau pour créer un point de champ magnétique nul entouré d'une zone à faible champ magnétique, entre le noyau et l'axe central. La sonde inclut au moins trois capteurs magnétiques, chacun étant associé à un ou des circuits et situé à l'extérieur du noyau, dans la zone à faible champ magnétique. Les capteurs sont aptes à mesurer un flux magnétique ou une variation du flux magnétique causée par des défauts dans la partie ferromagnétique du câble.
G01N 27/83 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating magnetic variables for investigating the presence of flaws by investigating stray magnetic fields
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CELLULOSE-BASED SELF-STANDING FILMS FOR USE IN LI-ION BATTERIES
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
La technologie concerne un réservoir de stockage de carburant. Le réservoir comprend un réservoir de stockage de carburant comprenant un compartiment externe définissant une capacité volumétrique et étant adapté à contenir un carburant liquide, un compartiment interne situé dans la capacité volumétrique du compartiment externe et étant adapté à contenir un carburant gazeux, et un système de pressurisation couplé entre le compartiment interne et le compartiment externe. Le système de pressurisation est configuré pour permettre au carburant gazeux d'appliquer une pression sur le carburant liquide afin de maintenir au moins une partie du carburant liquide en phase liquide. Le réservoir comprend également une sortie pour produire un carburant mixte comprenant un mélange du carburant liquide et du carburant gazeux.
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
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
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.
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
Un procédé de préparation d'une poudre métallique est décrit. Le procédé comprend l'utilisation d'un nébuliseur ultrasonique. Le métal peut être un métal à bas point de fusion, par exemple, le métal peut être le lithium, le gallium, le sodium, ou le potassium, ou un alliage de ceux-ci.
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
BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM (USA)
Inventor
Khani, Hadi
Cui, Jiang
Guerfi, Abdelbast
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.
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
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.
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
La présente technologie concerne un matériau composite comprenant des particules inorganiques, un composé amide fluoré, et éventuellement un polymère d?électrolyte, un plastifiant et/ou un sel, de même que le procédé de préparation du matériau composite. Sont aussi décrits les électrolytes solides et matériaux d?électrodes comprenant le présent matériau composite et leurs utilisant dans des cellules électrochimiques et accumulateurs les comprenant.
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
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.
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
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ELECTRODE MATERIALS COMPRISING AN FE-DOPED TUNNEL-TYPE OXIDE OF SODIUM, LITHIUM, MANGANESE AND METAL, ELECTRODES COMPRISING SAME AND USE THEREOF IN ELECTROCHEMISTRY
The present technology relates to electrochemically active materials comprising an Fe-doped tunnel-type oxide of sodium, manganese and at least one metallic element, substituted with lithium and of formula NaaLibFecMndMeO2, 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.
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.
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
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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SYNTHESIS GAS, BY MEANS OF AN OXY-HYDROGEN FLAME, FROM VARIOUS SOURCES OF CARBON AND HYDROGENDEVICE FOR CAPTURING LIQUID PARTICLES IN A GASEOUS FLOW
The invention relates to a method for producing a synthesis gas comprising CO and H2, comprising: supplying an oxidising flow comprising O2 and a first reducing flow comprising H2 to a first reaction zone of a reactor, the oxidising flow and/or the first reducing flow comprising CO2; generating an oxy-hydrogen flame in the first zone by reacting O2 and H2, and producing a first gas comprising CO and H2Ovapour 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.
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
61.
POLYMERS BASED ON IONIC MONOMERS, COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING SAME, METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING SAME, AND USE THEREOF IN ELECTROCHEMICAL APPLICATIONS
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.
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 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
62.
ELECTRODE MATERIALS COMPRISING AN FE-DOPED TUNNEL-TYPE OXIDE OF SODIUM, LITHIUM, MANGANESE AND METAL, ELECTRODES COMPRISING SAME AND USE THEREOF IN ELECTROCHEMISTRY
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.
Méthode pour produire un gaz de synthèse comprenant du CO et H2 comprenant: injection d'un flux oxydant comprenant 02 et d'un premier flux réducteur comprenant H2 dans une première zone d'un réacteur, où le flux oxydant et/ou le premier flux réducteur comprend du CO2; génération d'une oxy-flamme dans la première zone par réaction entre 02 et H2, et production d'un premier gaz comprenant du CO et H20õpeur par mise en contact du flux oxydant et du premier flux réducteur avec l'oxy-flamme; injection dans une deuxième zone du réacteur en aval de la première zone d'un deuxième flux réducteur comprenant H2 et/ou une source de carbone comprenant un hydrocarbure, la source de carbone lorsque présente étant éventuellement injectée avec H2Ovapeur, génération d'un second gaz comprenant le gaz de synthèse, dans la deuxième zone du réacteur, à partir du premier gaz issu de la première zone et du deuxième flux réducteur.
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
C10L 3/00 - Gaseous fuelsNatural gasSynthetic natural gas obtained by processes not covered by subclasses , Liquefied petroleum gas
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SYSTEM FOR LOCATING A DEFECT IN AN UNDERGROUND PORTION OF A MEDIUM-VOLTAGE ELECTRICITY GRID
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.
Un système et une méthode de localisation d'un défaut entre des points de détection en amont et en aval d'une partie souterraine d'un réseau électrique sont divulgués. Des unités de détection sont respectivement disposées aux points de détection. Les unités ont des capteurs pour capter une onde progressive de claquage propagée par un ou des câbles de la partie souterraine depuis le défaut vers chaque point de détection. Un circuit logique acquiert chaque signal capté et détermine un temps d'arrivée d'un front de l'onde progressive présent dans chaque signal selon un signal temporel synchronisé par GPS. Une unité de traitement calcule une distance entre une des unités de détection et le défaut en fonction des temps d'arrivées, une longueur connue de la partie souterraine entre les capteurs, et une vitesse de propagation connue de l'onde progressive dans chaque câble. La distance est affichée sur un afficheur.
G01R 31/08 - Locating faults in cables, transmission lines, or networks
H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HEATING OR COOLING EMPLOYING HEAT PUMP
Heating and/or cooling systems, related methods, particularly those utilized for the heating and/or cooling of large structures, areas, pr environmeiils are disclosed he rem 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 ihc 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 ofthe 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.
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 healing 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 heal 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.
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.
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
69.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HEATING OR COOLING EMPLOYING HEAT PUMP
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.
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.
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.
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.
Un matériau d'électrode négative comprenant un matériau électrochimiquement actif et une couche de revêtement sur sa surface est décrit. La couche de revêtement comprend un matériau de revêtement à base d'une structure organométallique calcinée lithiophile comprenant au moins un métal lithiophile et au moins un ligand organique au moins en partie calciné. Les procédés de fabrication du matériau d'électrode, les électrodes comprenant le matériau de même que leur utilisation dans des cellules électrochimiques et batteries sont aussi décrits.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Des compositions comprenant un polymère et des particules inorganiques sont ici décrites. Le polymère de ces compositions est le produit de la réaction d'au moins un monomère comprenant au moins une fonction polymérisable ou réticulable et d'un composé organique comprenant un ou des groupement(s) SH. Les procédés de préparation des compositions et leurs utilisations dans les éléments d'une cellule électrochimique sont aussi décrits.
La présente technologie concerne un électrolyte solide comprenant des particules inorganiques et une molécule bifonctionnelle ionique pour utilisation dans des applications électrochimiques. Aussi décrites sont des cellules électrochimiques et des batteries comprenant l'électrolyte solide.
La présente technologie concerne les matériaux d'électrodes modifiées comprenant un film de matériau électrochimiquement actif et une couche d'un matériau organique de superalcalination. Leurs procédés de fabrication, ainsi que les cellules électrochimiques les comprenant sont aussi décrits, de même que leur utilisation.
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.
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.
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.
Olivine-type compounds, their preparation and use in cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries. The olivine-type compounds may be obtained by a direct synthesis embodying a hydrothermal method. The method may include preparing an aqueous mixture including a M-containing compound, a M′-containing compound and a M″-containing compound to obtain a M-M′-M″ mixture; adding a P-containing compound to the mixture M-M′-M″ mixture to obtain a M-M′-M″-P mixture; adding a Na-containing compound to the M-M′-M″-P mixture to obtain a Na-M-M′-M″-P mixture; and introducing the Na-M-M′-M″-P mixture into an autoclave to perform crystal growth and obtain the compound of general formula NahMiM′jM″kPO4.
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System and method for rapid acoustic assessment of pipe obstructions
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.
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ULTRA HIGH-PERFORMANCE BATTERY MODULE WITH ACTIVE AND DYNAMIC MANAGEMENT OF OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE
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.
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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.
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
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The invention relates to inorganic compounds having a structure of argyrodite type which are derived from a process comprising a step of grinding alkali metal sulfide, alkali metal sulfate, phosphorus pentasulfide and an alkali metal halide. Also described are electrode materials, electrodes, electrolytes comprising said compounds, and the uses thereof in electrochemical cells, in particular in batteries known as all-solid-state batteries. Prolonged grinding of the precursors, followed by little or no annealing, gives compounds of formula M6-xPS5-x-yOyZ1i+x or M6-x2yPS5-x-yOyZi+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.
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.
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INORGANIC COMPOUNDS HAVING A STRUCTURE OF ARGYRODITE TYPE, PROCESSES FOR THE PREPARATION THEREOF, AND USES THEREOF IN ELECTROCHEMICAL APPLICATIONS
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.
A method for locating and measuring blockages in a pipe is disclosed herein. The method comprises the steps of emitting to one end of the pipe, by means of a loudspeaker, a signal comprising a wave-train at a first frequency, the waves being acoustic; capturing at the same end of the pipe, through a microphone, a reflected signal, resulting in the reflection of the wave-train onto the blockages in the pipe; determining a position of each blockage based on a time frame measured between the wave-train of the emitted signal and the wave-train of the reflected signal captured by the microphone; and determining, for each blockage, its degree of obstruction by extrapolating the energy of the signals emitted, reflected and transmitted. A system comprising the loudspeaker, the microphone, a processor and a memory for executing the above method is also described herein.
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INORGANIC COMPOUNDS HAVING AN ARGYRODITE-TYPE STRUCTURE, THEIR PREPARATION PROCESSES AND THEIR USES IN ELECTROCHEMICAL APPLICATIONS
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.
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.
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SYNTHESIS AND HYDROGEN STORAGE PROPERTIES OF NOVEL METAL HYDRIDES
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.
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