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Chemicals for use in manufacture; chemicals for use in industry; adhesives for use in industry; adhesives for use in bonding materials [industrial]; unprocessed synthetic resins; unprocessed synthetic resins for use in the manufacture of molding compounds; adhesive for use in bonding composites [industrial]; chemical surface preparations for use in bonding [industrial]; chemical surface preparations for composites. Semi-processed plastics, resins, polymers or synthetic fibres (other than for textile use), or substitutes for these; adhesive tapes, strips, bands and films; packing materials; stopping materials; insulating materials. Advisory services related to the installation, maintenance and repair of industrial installations for automated part manufacturing. Processing of plastics; joining of components using adhesives; treatment and processing of plastics; treatment of chemicals; molding of plastics. Engineering services; technical project studies; analysis of materials; material testing services; engineering services and consultancy in the field of automation of workplace, industrial processes and manufacturing.

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Chemicals for use in manufacture; chemicals for use in industry; adhesives for use in industry; adhesives for use in bonding materials [industrial]; unprocessed synthetic resins; unprocessed synthetic resins for use in the manufacture of molding compounds; adhesive for use in bonding composites [industrial]; chemical surface preparations for use in bonding [industrial]; chemical surface preparations for composites. Processing of plastics; joining of components using adhesives; treatment and processing of plastics; treatment of chemicals; molding of plastics. Semi-processed plastics, resins, polymers or synthetic fibres (other than for textile use), or substitutes for these; adhesive tapes, strips, bands and films; packing materials; stopping materials; insulating materials. Advisory services related to the installation, maintenance and repair of industrial installations for automated part manufacturing. Engineering services; technical project studies; analysis of materials; material testing services; engineering services and consultancy in the field of automation of workplace, industrial processes and manufacturing.

Abstract

The invention relates to a process for the manufacture of a cyclic oligo(arylene ether) which can be a cyclic oligo(dichloromethylene arylene ether) or a cyclic oligo(arylene ether ketone); the process comprises the step of causing an aromatic compound to react with a hexachloroxylene compound in a pseudo-high dilution environment. The invention relates also to new cyclic oligo(arylene ether)s and their use for the manufacture of acyclic poly (arylene ether)s, such as PEKK, by ring-opening polymerization.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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
• C07D 321/00 - Heterocyclic compounds containing rings having two oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, not provided for by groups

Abstract

The present invention pertains to a liquid electrolyte for lithium secondary batteries comprising: a) at least one fluorinated acyclic diether represented by the formula (I) R1—O—R2—O—R3, wherein R1 and R3 represent a fluorinated straight-chain alkyl group respectively: R2 represents an optionally fluorinated straight-chain alkylene group; and the sum of carbon atoms in R1, R2, and R3 is from 5 to 8, and preferably 6; b) at least one fluorinated acyclic carboxylic acid ester represented by the formula (II) R4—C(O)O—R5, wherein R4 and R5 represent an alkyl group respectively; the sum of carbon atoms of R4 and R5 is from 2 to 7; and at least one hydrogen in R5 is replaced by fluorine; c) at least one organic carbonate; and d) at least one lithium salt. The present invention also relates to a lithium secondary battery comprising an anode, a cathode, a separator and a liquid electrolyte according to the present invention.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/0569 - Liquid materials characterised by the solvents
• 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 4/133 - Electrodes based on carbonaceous material, e.g. graphite-intercalation compounds or CFx
• H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators
• H01M 10/0567 - Liquid materials characterised by the additives
• H01M 10/0568 - Liquid materials characterised by the solutes

Abstract

The present invention relates to bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide salts, and their preparation methods. More specifically, the invention provides a new salt of bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide containing from 0.01 ppm to 10000 ppm of a halogenated alcohol. The invention further relates to a method for producing said salt of bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide, said method comprising a step of crystallizing a raw salt of bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide within a crystallization solvent comprising at least a halogenated alcohol. The use of said salt of bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 21/093 - Compounds containing nitrogen and non-metals containing one or more hydrogen atoms containing also one or more sulfur atoms
• B01D 9/00 - Crystallisation
• C01B 21/086 - Compounds containing nitrogen and non-metals containing one or more sulfur atoms
• C07C 303/42 - SeparationPurificationStabilisationUse of additives
• 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
• H01M 10/0568 - Liquid materials characterised by the solutes

Abstract

The present invention relates to the use of a single layer polymethylpentene film as release film in a method for shaping a composite material.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 70/54 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
• B29C 33/58 - Applying the releasing agents
• B29C 33/68 - Release sheets
• B29C 37/00 - Component parts, details, accessories or auxiliary operations, not covered by group or

Abstract

The present invention relates to the use of a single layer fluoropolymer film selected from ethylene tetrafluoroethylene film and polytetrafluoroethylene film as release film in a method for shaping a composite material.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 33/68 - Release sheets
• B29C 70/02 - Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts comprising combinations of reinforcements and fillers incorporated in matrix material, forming one or more layers, with or without non-reinforced or non-filled layers
• B29C 70/34 - Shaping by lay-up, i.e. applying fibres, tape or broadsheet on a mould, former or coreShaping by spray-up, i.e. spraying of fibres on a mould, former or core and shaping or impregnating by compression
• B29C 70/68 - Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts by incorporating or moulding on preformed parts, e.g. inserts or layers
• B29C 70/70 - Completely encapsulating inserts
• B32B 3/04 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions characterised by a layer folded at the edge, e.g. over another layer
• B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
• B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
• B32B 27/32 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyolefins
• B29C 35/16 - Cooling
• B29K 27/18 - PTFE, i.e. polytetrafluorethene
• B29K 63/00 - Use of epoxy resins as moulding material
• B29K 105/12 - Condition, form or state of moulded material containing reinforcements, fillers or inserts of short lengths, e.g. chopped filaments, staple fibres or bristles
• B29K 307/04 - Carbon

Abstract

The present disclosure is related to an electrolyte composition comprising from 30 to 80% by weight of CH3CO2CH2CF2H, from 10 to 60% by weight of ethylene carbonate or propylene carbonate, from 0.1 to 1.0% by weight of lithium bis(oxalate) borate, from 0.2 to 2.0 moles/L of lithium hexafluorophosphate and from 0.1 to 2% by weight of fluoroethylene carbonate, where the amounts of compounds are based on the total weight of the electrolyte composition, and where when used as an electrolyte in a lithium-ion battery, the composition exhibits an 80% cycle life of at least 250 at a cycling rate is 240 mA/g.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
• 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 4/583 - Carbonaceous material, e.g. graphite-intercalation compounds or CFx
• 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 4/505 - 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

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for purifying a salt of bis (fluorosulfonyl) imide which is economically feasible at industrial scale and provides a high-purity product. Said method comprises the steps of providing a crude salt of bis (fluorosulfonyl) imide, dissolving the crude salt of bis (fluorosulfonyl) imide in at least one first solvent, crystallizing the salt of bis (fluorsulfonyl) imide by means of at least one second solvent and separating the crystallized salt of bis (fluorsulfonyl) imide, which can optionally be further reacted with an alkali salt, to obtain an alkali salt of bis (fluorosulfonyl) imide.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 21/086 - Compounds containing nitrogen and non-metals containing one or more sulfur atoms

Abstract

The present disclosure concerns a method for the preparation of lithium thiophosphate, as well as the products obtainable by said methods, and uses thereof especially as solid electrolytes. The method includes preparing a lithium thiophosphate including at least one step for the preparation of a solution S1 at a temperature T1 from −200° C. to 10° C. followed by a step for removing at least a portion of the solvent from solution S1 to obtain lithium thiophosphate. The solution S1 includes a solvent and at least P species under the form of (PS4)3−, Li species under the form of Li+, and remaining sulfur under the form of polysulfide. followed by a step for removing at least a portion of the solvent from said solution S1 to obtain lithium thiophosphate.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/0562 - Solid materials

Abstract

The invention relates to a new method for producing twin-tail triamines, preferably fatty twin-tail triamines Furthermore, the present invention relates to the production of diamines obtained from internal ketones. These diamines may be used in the method for producing twin-tail triamines according to the invention. Finally, the invention relates to a new aldehyde compound, which is an intermediate product of the method for producing twin-tail triamines of the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 209/26 - Preparation of compounds containing amino groups bound to a carbon skeleton by reductive alkylation of ammonia, amines or compounds having groups reducible to amino groups, with carbonyl compounds by reduction with hydrogen

Abstract

The present disclosure concerns a method for the preparation of lithium argyrodite, as well as the products obtainable by said methods, and uses thereof especially as solid electrolytes. The method includes at least one step for the preparation of a solution S1 at a temperature T1 from −200° C. to 10° C. followed by a step for removing at least a portion of the solvent from said solution S1 to obtain Li6PS5X. The solution S1 includes a solvent and at least P species in the form of (PS4)3-, Li species in the form of Li+, X species in the form of X− and remaining sulfur in the form of polysulfide.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/0562 - Solid materials

Abstract

The present invention relates to a solid composite electrolyte comprising i) at least one polymer; ii) at least one sulfide-based solid ionic conducting inorganic particle; and iii) at least one lithium salt, wherein the i) at least one polymer is selected from the group consisting of (co)polymers having recurring units derived from vinylidene fluoride (VDF), alkylene carbonate, acrylonitrile, silane, fluorosilane, acrylate, caprolactone and blends thereof, and wherein an amount of the ii) at least one sulfide-based solid ionic conducting inorganic particle is from 40.0 to 98.0% by weight (wt %), preferably from 60.0 to 97.0 wt %, and more preferably from 70.0 to 96.0 wt %, based on the total weight of the solid composite electrolyte. The invention also relates to a slurry for manufacturing a solid composite electrolyte comprising i) at least one polymer, ii) at least one sulfide-based solid ionic conducting inorganic particle, iii) at least one lithium salt, and iv) at least one polar aprotic solvent, to a solid state battery comprising the solid composite electrolyte and to use of the solid composite electrolyte in an electrolyte or an electrode of a solid state battery for improving ionic conductivity and mechanical properties.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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 concerns a new solid material according to general formula (I) as follows: Li4−2xZnxP2S6 (I) wherein 0

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/0562 - Solid materials

Abstract

The present invention pertains to an anode-less lithium ion battery comprising a) a cathode comprising a cathode current collector and a cathode electro-active material on the cathode current collector; b) an anode current collector; c) a liquid electrolyte composition between the a) cathode and the b) anode current collector; and d) a separator, wherein the c) liquid electrolyte composition comprises i) at least 70% by volume (vol %) of a solvent mixture with respect to the total volume of the electrolyte composition, comprising at least one fluorinated ether compound and at least one non-fluorinated ether compound, and ii) at least one lithium salt.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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
• H01M 10/0569 - Liquid materials characterised by the solvents
• H01M 10/0567 - Liquid materials characterised by the additives
• H01M 10/0568 - Liquid materials characterised by the solutes
• C07F 1/00 - Compounds containing elements of Groups 1 or 11 of the Periodic Table

Abstract

The present invention concerns new lithium rare earth halides that may be used as solid electrolytes or in electrochemical devices. The invention also refers to wet and dry processes for the synthesis of such lithium rare earth halides and lithium rare earth halides susceptible to be obtained by these processes.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01G 25/00 - Compounds of zirconium
• C01G 27/00 - Compounds of hafnium
• H01M 10/0562 - Solid materials
• H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators
• H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers

Abstract

The present invention pertains to the use of a coating composition comprising: —at least one polymer (ZW) comprising zwitterionic repeating units derived from at least one zwitterionic monomer (A), —at least one polymer (CA) different from polymer (ZW) comprising repeating units derived from at least one carboxylic acid and/or carboxylic anhydride containing monomer (B), and—at least one crosslinking agent (CL). The invention also pertains to the use of said coating composition (C) for making frost resistant a substrate and to articles coated with composition (C).

IPC Classes  ?

• C09D 133/02 - Homopolymers or copolymers of acidsMetal or ammonium salts thereof
• C09K 3/18 - Materials not provided for elsewhere for application to surface to minimize adherence of ice, mist or water theretoThawing or antifreeze materials for application to surfaces

Abstract

Provided is a method for degrading epoxy resins by enzymatic route, in particular by adding an epoxy resin in a solvent followed by treatment with a glutathione S-transferase. A method for recycling a composite material comprising epoxy resin as well as the use of glutathione 5-transferase and eventually para-hydroxybenzoate hydroxylase for degrading epoxy resins are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 11/10 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers by chemically breaking down the molecular chains of polymers or breaking of crosslinks, e.g. devulcanisation
• C08J 11/08 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers without chemical reactions using selective solvents for polymer components
• C08G 59/24 - Di-epoxy compounds carbocyclic
• C08G 59/50 - Amines
• C12N 9/10 - Transferases (2.)

Goods & Services

Chemicals for use in industry and science, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry, except fungicides, herbicides, insecticides and parasiticides; Unprocessed artificial resins; Unprocessed plastics; Fire extinguishing and fire prevention compositions; Tanning agents for use in the manufacture of leather; Adhesives for use in industry; Biological preparations for use in industry and science Paints, varnishes, lacquers; Coating compositions in the nature of paints; Printing inks; Preservatives against rust in the nature of coatings; Colorants; Mordants for wood and leather; Raw natural resins; Dyes for general industrial use; Pigments Cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations; Cosmetics; Hair lotions; Hand lotions; Essential oils; Aromatic essential oils; Food flavorings being essential oils; Flavorings for beverages being essential oils; Leather preserving polishes Industrial oils; Industrial lubricants; dust absorbing, and dust binding compositions Disinfectants; preparations for destroying vermin; fungicides, herbicides; biocides; antibacterial handwashes; chemical reagents for medical or veterinary purposes Treatment of materials from waste, in the nature of recycling of plastics; Custom construction of composite materials being manufactured for others by the joining of components using adhesives; Treatment and processing of plastics; Treatment and processing of chemicals; Molding of plastic materials; Recycling and treatment of materials in the nature of plastic and chemicals by means of processing; Recycling of valuable materials; Recycling and waste treatment; Treatment of materials using chemicals; treatment and recycling of packaging; chemical treatment of textile; Metal treating Scientific apparatus and instruments, namely, membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs), comprised of aggregates of proton exchange membrane electrolytes, catalysts and electrodes; Scientific apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity, namely, catalyst coated membranes for use in fuel cells; Scientific apparatus and instruments, namely, namely, electrochemical sensors or actors; Scientific apparatus and instruments, namely, metal ion recovery, deionization or ion-exchange devices in the nature of membranes and separation membranes; Scientific apparatus and instruments, namely, hydrogen-purification devices in the nature of membranes and separation membranes; Scientific apparatus and instruments, namely, membranes for electrodialysis; weighing apparatus and instruments; measuring apparatus and instruments for measuring, checking, and inspecting purposes, namely, light emitting diode (LED) displays, light conducting filaments, light conductors in the nature of electric light conductors, electronic light switches, light modulators, lightning conductors, lightning rods, illumination regulators, switching apparatus for lights in the nature of light switches, light emitting electronic pointers, not for medical use; measuring apparatus and instruments for testing and monitoring thermoplastic composites processing; signaling apparatus and instruments, namely, , light emitting diode (LED) displays, light conducting filaments, light conductors in the nature of electric light conductors, electronic light switches, light modulators, lightning conductors, lightning rods, illumination regulators, switching apparatus for lights in the nature of light switches, light emitting electronic pointers; Detecting, testing and inspecting apparatus and instruments for testing and monitoring thermoplastic composites processing; detecting, testing and inspecting apparatus and instruments for process optimization and formulation in mining industry; Diaphragms for use on scientific apparatus; Clothing for protection against fire Unprocessed and semi-processed rubber gum, mica and substitutes for all these materials; plastics and resins in extruded form for use in manufacture; Packing and insulating materials; flexible hoses, not of metal; semi-processed plastic materials and plastics in extruded form for use in manufacture; Semi-finished injection molded products of plastic for use in a variety of industries; synthetic resins, semi-processed; adhesive tapes, strips, bands and packing or insulating films for industrial purposes; semi-processed synthetic resin compositions for industrial purposes; carbon fibre reinforced synthetic resins for use in manufacture; Semi-worked polymer resins in the form of pellets, rods, foils, foams, fibers, films and sheets; plastic filaments for 3D printing; Semi-processed foams of plastic in the nature of filtering materials in the absorbing aerosols and emulsions and water filtering processes; Semi-processed plastics in the nature of filtering materials in the absorbing aerosols and emulsions and water filtering processes Cotton fabrics; Fabrics made of cotton for textile use Food flavorings other than essential oils; Fruit flavorings for beverages, except essences; Aromatic preparations for food Building construction services; installation of industrial machinery; maintenance of industrial machinery; repair of industrial machinery; installation of industrial plant equipment; Construction, installation, repair or maintenance of chemical processing machines and apparatus; Repair or maintenance of plastic processing machines and apparatus Engineering services, namely, conducting technical project studies; materials analysis; material testing; engineering services and consultancy in the field of industrial processes; Technical evaluation and assessment provided by engineers in the fields of science and technology; Surveying and engineering; scientific research; scientific research and analysis; scientific consulting and research services relating to surveying and engineering; provision of scientific research services; technological research in the field of chemistry, energy, engineering, recycling and environmental sciences; technological services, namely, industrial design, and packaging design and research services in the field of chemistry, energy, engineering, recycling and environmental sciences; provision of technological research services in the field of chemistry, energy, engineering, recycling and environmental sciences; preparation of technological research reports; research and development of new products for others

Abstract

Use of a coating composition for making a frost resistant substrate, the coating composition comprises at least one copolymer (ZW-CA) comprising: (a) repeating units (RZW) derived from at least one zwitterionic monomer, monomer (B), and (b) repeating units (RCA) derived from at least one monomer containing carboxylic acid and/or carboxylic anhydride, monomer (B), and at least one crosslinking agent (CL).

IPC Classes  ?

• C09D 133/14 - Homopolymers or copolymers of esters of esters containing halogen, nitrogen, sulfur or oxygen atoms in addition to the carboxy oxygen
• C09D 7/65 - Additives macromolecular
• C09D 7/20 - Diluents or solvents

Abstract

The invention pertains to a process for the manufacture of a polymer membrane based on a fluoropolymer hybrid organic/inorganic composite, to a polymer membrane obtained thereof and to use of said membranes obtained therefrom in various applications, especially in electrochemical and in photo-electrochemical applications.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 9/06 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof using blowing gases generated by a previously added blowing agent by a chemical blowing agent
• H01M 10/0565 - Polymeric materials, e.g. gel-type or solid-type
• C08J 9/00 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof

Abstract

The present invention concerns a method for producing a solid material according to general formula (I) as follows: Li6-x_2yCuxPS5_yX (I) wherein X is selected from the group consisting of: F, CI, I and Br; 0.005 ≤ x ≤ 5; and 0 ≤y ≤ 0.5.; comprising at least bringing at least lithium sulfide, phosphorous sulfide, halogen compound and a copper compound, optionally in one or more solvents. The invention also refers to said solid materials and their use as solid electrolytes notably for electrochemical devices.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01G 3/00 - Compounds of copper
• H01M 10/0562 - Solid materials
• 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 50/446 - Composite material consisting of a mixture of organic and inorganic materials

Abstract

The present invention pertains to a composition comprising at least one compound of formula (I) and to the use of said composition for recovering value minerals from ore and other feedstocks by flotation (formula (I)).

IPC Classes  ?

• B03D 1/004 - Organic compounds
• B03D 1/008 - Organic compounds containing oxygen
• C07C 69/675 - Esters of carboxylic acids having esterified carboxyl groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms and having any of the groups OH, O-metal, —CHO, keto, ether, acyloxy, groups, groups, or in the acid moiety of saturated acids of saturated hydroxy-carboxylic acids
• C07C 69/708 - Ethers

Abstract

The present invention pertains to a composition comprising at least one compound of formula (I) and to the use of said composition for recovering value minerals from ore and other feedstocks by flotation.

IPC Classes  ?

• B03D 1/008 - Organic compounds containing oxygen

Abstract

The present invention relates to an electrochemical device comprising a) a positive electrode, b) a negative electrode, c) a separator, and d) a liquid electrolyte, wherein at least one of said positive electrode and said negative electrode is a gelled electrode comprising an electronic conductive substrate and directly adhered onto the electronic conductive substrate, at least one layer of a gelled electrode-forming composition, and wherein the d) liquid electrolyte comprises at least one organic carbonate and/or at least one ionic liquid, and at least one metal salt. The present invention also relates to a process for manufacturing an electrochemical device comprising at least one gelled electrode.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/60 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of organic compounds
• 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
• H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
• H01M 10/0568 - Liquid materials characterised by the solutes
• H01M 50/46 - Separators, membranes or diaphragms characterised by their combination with electrodes
• H01M 50/491 - Porosity
• H01M 50/414 - Synthetic resins, e.g. .thermoplastics or thermosetting resins

Abstract

The present invention pertains to composition suitable for manufacturing membranes based on vinylidene fluoride (VDF) polymers, to porous membranes thereof, to methods for their manufacture and to uses thereof, especially for the filtration of water phases. Said composition comprising vinylidene fluoride (VDF) polymers and polymer additives comprising zwitterionic moieties delivers outstanding hydrophilization performances of manufactured membranes.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08L 27/16 - Homopolymers or copolymers of vinylidene fluoride
• B01D 71/34 - Polyvinylidene fluoride
• B01D 71/76 - Macromolecular material not specifically provided for in a single one of groups
• B01D 67/00 - Processes specially adapted for manufacturing semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus

Abstract

The present invention pertains to composition suitable for manufacturing membranes based on vinylidene fluoride (VDF) polymers, to porous membranes thereof, to methods for their manufacture and to uses thereof, especially for the filtration of water phases. Said composition comprising vinylidene fluoride (VDF) polymers and polymer additives comprising zwitterionic moieties delivers outstanding hydrophilization performances of manufactured membranes.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08F 214/22 - Vinylidene fluoride
• C08F 218/08 - Vinyl acetate
• C08F 220/56 - AcrylamideMethacrylamide
• C08F 220/58 - Amides containing oxygen in addition to the carbonamido oxygen
• B01D 71/34 - Polyvinylidene fluoride
• B01D 71/42 - Polymers of nitriles, e.g. polyacrylonitrile
• C08J 5/18 - Manufacture of films or sheets

Abstract

Mixtures of different dialiphatic ketones, compositions comprising such ketone mixtures and use of the mixtures or the compositions for cosmetics.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 8/35 - Ketones, e.g. quinones, benzophenone
• A61Q 1/06 - Lipsticks
• A61K 8/92 - Oils, fats or waxesDerivatives thereof, e.g. hydrogenation products
• A61K 8/02 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by special physical form

Abstract

Aqueous latex of vinylidene chloride copolymer An aqueous latex [latex (L)] of a vinylidene chloride copolymer [copolymer (A)], wherein the copolymer (A) consists essentially of recurring units derived from vinylidene chloride (VDC) in an amount comprised between 89.0 and 91.0 wt % of the copolymer, recurring units derived from methacrylonitrile (MAN) in an amount comprised between 2.00 and 5.50 wt % of the copolymer, recurring units derived from at least one ionic comonomer (ICO) in an amount comprised between 0.5 and 1.4 wt % of the copolymer (A), and recurring units derived from methylmethacrylate (MMA) in an amount such that the total of recurring units of VDC, MAN, ICO and MMA is 100 wt %, and wherein the latex (L) comprises at least one surfactant [surfactant (S)] in an amount comprised between 0.09 and 1.50 wt % of the copolymer (A). Process for the manufacture of the aqueous latex (L), film made therefrom and retort pouch prepared with such film.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08F 214/10 - Vinylidene chloride with nitriles
• C08F 2/24 - Emulsion polymerisation with the aid of emulsifying agents
• C08F 220/04 - AcidsMetals salts or ammonium salts thereof

Abstract

An electrochemical cell comprises an anode, a cathode and an electrolyte composition, wherein the anode comprises as anode active material a combination of at least a carbon material and a silicon material; and the electrolyte composition comprises a solvent, from 0.5 wt. % to 70 wt. %, based on the total weight of the electrolyte, of a fluorinated acyclic carbonate compound, from 0.5 wt. % to 10 wt. %, based on the total weight of the electrolyte, of a fluorinated cyclic carbonate compound; and an electrolyte salt.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
• H01M 4/583 - Carbonaceous material, e.g. graphite-intercalation compounds or CFx
• H01M 10/0569 - Liquid materials characterised by the solvents
• H01M 10/0567 - Liquid materials characterised by the additives
• H01M 10/0568 - Liquid materials characterised by the solutes

Abstract

The present invention concerns a new method for the preparation of a Li-P-S-O product, as well as the products obtainable by said methods, and uses thereof especially as solid electrolytes.Figure: non

IPC Classes  ?

• C01D 15/00 - Lithium compounds
• H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators
• H01M 10/0562 - Solid materials
• C01B 17/22 - Alkali metal sulfides or polysulfides
• C01B 25/14 - Sulfur, selenium, or tellurium compounds of phosphorus

Abstract

An electrochemical cell comprises an anode, a cathode and an electrolyte composition, wherein the anode comprises as anode active material a combination of at least a carbon material and a silicon material; and the electrolyte composition comprises a solvent, from 0.5 wt. % to 70 wt. %, based on the total weight of the electrolyte, of a fluorinated acyclic carboxylic acid ester compound, from 0.5 wt. % 10 wt. %, based on the total weight of the electrolyte, of a fluorinated cyclic carbonate compound; and an electrolyte salt.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/0568 - Liquid materials characterised by the solutes
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
• H01M 10/0569 - Liquid materials characterised by the solvents
• H01M 4/38 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of elements or alloys
• H01M 4/583 - Carbonaceous material, e.g. graphite-intercalation compounds or CFx
• H01M 10/0567 - Liquid materials characterised by the additives

Abstract

A method for manufacturing an electrode comprising a polymer matrix trapping an electrolyte, the method comprising the following steps: a) a step of preparing a composition comprising the ingredients intended to be included in the constitution of the electrode; b) a step of forming the electrode, from the composition, on a support; wherein the composition prepared in step a) is a composition in paste form having a dynamic viscosity greater than 5000. Pa·s measured at a shear gradient of 0.1 s-1 and at ambient temperature; and wherein the preparation step consists in introducing the ingredients intended to be included in the constitution of the electrode into a mixer with two co-rotating interpenetrating screws rotating in a closed sleeve, and mixing the ingredients therein, the preparation step being implemented at a temperature less than 100° C.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
• H01M 4/139 - Processes of manufacture
• H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers

Abstract

The invention pertains to a process for the manufacture of a polymer electrolyte membrane based on a fluoropolymer hybrid organic/inorganic composite, to a polymer electrolyte obtained thereof and to uses of said polymer electrolyte and membranes obtained therefrom in various applications, especially in electrochemical and in photo-electrochemical applications.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08F 214/22 - Vinylidene fluoride
• 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 a process for manufacturing a free-standing solid composite electrolyte film, comprising the steps of a) mixing (i) at least one sulfide-based solid ionic conducting inorganic particle and (ii) at least one tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) (co)polymer to form a paste and b) calendaring or extruding the paste to produce a film. The invention also relates to a free-standing solid composite electrolyte film comprising (i) at least one sulfide-based solid ionic conducting inorganic particle and (ii) at least one TFE (co)polymer, wherein an amount of the (ii) at least one TFE (co)polymer is from 1.0 to 20.0 wt %, preferably from 2.0 to 15.0 wt % and more preferably from 3.0 to 10.0 wt %, based on the total weight of the film.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/0562 - Solid materials

Abstract

The present invention pertains to a process for manufacturing a fluoropolymer electrolyte membrane comprising a fluoropolymer hybrid organic/inorganic composite for an electrochemical cell, to a polymer electrolyte membrane obtainable by the process and films and membranes thereof and to an electrochemical cell comprising the polymer electrolyte membrane between a positive electrode and a negative electrode. The present invention also relates to the use of the polymer electrolyte membrane obtainable by the process according to the present invention in an electrochemical device, in particular in secondary batteries.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 50/00 - Constructional details or processes of manufacture of the non-active parts of electrochemical cells other than fuel cells, e.g. hybrid cells
• H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators
• H01M 50/403 - Manufacturing processes of separators, membranes or diaphragms
• H01M 50/446 - Composite material consisting of a mixture of organic and inorganic materials

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing an alkali salt of bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide, comprising the step of reacting, within a reaction medium, an ammonium salt of bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide with an alkali agent, to produce alkali salt of bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide and ammonia; and simultaneously contacting the reaction medium with an inert gas stream to strip out ammonia.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 21/092 - Compounds containing nitrogen and non-metals containing one or more hydrogen atoms containing also one or more metal atoms
• C01B 21/093 - Compounds containing nitrogen and non-metals containing one or more hydrogen atoms containing also one or more sulfur atoms
• C01B 21/086 - Compounds containing nitrogen and non-metals containing one or more sulfur atoms

Abstract

The present invention pertains to an electrode-forming composition, to use of said electrode-forming composition in a process for the manufacture of an electrode, to said electrode and to an electrochemical device comprising said electrode.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/1393 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on carbonaceous material, e.g. graphite-intercalation compounds or CFx
• 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

The invention relates to a solid composite electrolyte comprising: i) at least one solid inorganic particle, ii) at least one ionic liquid electrolyte, and iii) at least one ionically non-conductive polymer, wherein the at least one solid inorganic particle i) is ionic conductive and is blended with the at least one ionic liquid electrolyte ii). The invention also relates to a process for manufacturing the solid composite electrolyte, to a solid state battery comprising the solid composite electrolyte, and to the use of said solid composite electrolyte in a solid state battery for improving ionic conductivity and mechanical properties.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/0562 - Solid materials
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
• H01M 10/0563 - Liquid materials, e.g. for Li-SOCl2 cells

Abstract

A gel polymer electrolyte for a lithium electrochemical cell, comprising: a) a three-dimensional cross-linked polymer network within a liquid electrolyte obtained by forming a reaction product of at least one fluorinated copolymer with at least one isocyanate compound comprising at least two isocyanate functional groups, and b) a liquid electrolyte solution included in the polymer network a), wherein the fluorinated copolymer comprises: i) at least one first recurring unit derived from at least one ethylenically unsaturated fluorinated monomer; and ii) at least one second recurring unit derived from at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer having a hydroxyl group. A process for the manufacture of the gel polymer electrolyte for a lithium electrochemical cell; a lithium electrochemical cell comprising a cathode, an anode, and the present gel polymer electrolyte; and use of the gel electrolyte polymer in a lithium electrochemical cell as a separator and an electrolyte.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/0565 - Polymeric materials, e.g. gel-type or solid-type
• 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 10/0567 - Liquid materials characterised by the additives

Abstract

The invention pertains to compositions comprising at least one polymer or precursors thereof, at least one liquid medium and a plurality of microcapsules having a cross-linked polymeric shell and a core containing at least one (per)fuoropolyether compound comprising a (per)fluoropolyoxyalkylene chain being a sequence of recurring units having at least one catenary ether bond and at least one fluorocarbon moiety.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09D 175/12 - Polyurethanes from compounds containing nitrogen and active hydrogen, the nitrogen atom not being part of an isocyanate group
• C09D 7/40 - Additives
• C09D 7/65 - Additives macromolecular
• C08G 18/10 - Prepolymer processes involving reaction of isocyanates or isothiocyanates with compounds having active hydrogen in a first reaction step
• C08G 18/75 - Polyisocyanates or polyisothiocyanates cyclic cycloaliphatic
• C08G 18/73 - Polyisocyanates or polyisothiocyanates acyclic
• C08G 18/78 - Nitrogen
• C08G 18/79 - Nitrogen characterised by the polyisocyanates used, these having groups formed by oligomerisation of isocyanates or isothiocyanates
• C08L 27/12 - Compositions of homopolymers or copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, each having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond, and at least one being terminated by a halogenCompositions of derivatives of such polymers not modified by chemical after-treatment containing fluorine atoms
• C08L 63/00 - Compositions of epoxy resinsCompositions of derivatives of epoxy resins

Abstract

The invention pertains to a process for the manufacture of a polymer electrolyte based on a fluoropolymer hybrid organic/inorganic composite, to a polymer electrolyte obtained thereof and to uses of said polymer electrolyte and membranes obtained therefrom in various applications, especially in electrochemical and in photo-electrochemical applications.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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 concerns a new solid material according to general formula (I) as follows: Li4-2xZnxP2S6 (I) wherein 0 < x ? 1. The invention also refers to a method for producing a solid material comprising at least bringing at least lithium sulfide, phosphorous sulfide, and a zinc compound, optionally in one or more solvents. The invention also refers to said solid materials and their use as solid electrolytes notably for electrochemical devices.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
• H01M 10/0562 - Solid materials
• B60L 50/00 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle
• H01M 50/403 - Manufacturing processes of separators, membranes or diaphragms
• H01M 50/431 - Inorganic material
• C01B 17/22 - Alkali metal sulfides or polysulfides
• C01B 25/08 - Other phosphides
• C01G 9/08 - Sulfides

Abstract

A polymer composition [composition (M)], said composition (M) comprising i) at least one polyglycolic acid polymer [polymer (PGA)] and ii) at least one amorphous polyester [polymer (APES)], said polymer (APES) being present in the composition (M) in an amount of at least 0.10 and of at most 45 wt %, with respect to the combined weight of polymer (PGA) and polymer (APES). Method of making such composition and method of producing a multilayer stretched product from such composition.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 63/183 - Terephthalic acids
• C08G 63/06 - Polyesters derived from hydroxy carboxylic acids or from polycarboxylic acids and polyhydroxy compounds derived from hydroxy carboxylic acids
• C08G 63/66 - Polyesters containing oxygen in the form of ether groups
• B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
• B32B 27/36 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyesters

Abstract

The present invention concerns new lithium rare earth halides that may be used as solid electrolytes or in electrochemical devices. The invention also refers to wet and dry processes for the synthesis of such lithium rare earth halides and lithium rare earth halides susceptible to be obtained by these processes.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01F 17/36 - Compounds containing rare earth metals and at least one element other than a rare earth metal, oxygen or hydrogen, e.g. La4S3Br6 halogen being the only anion, e.g. NaYF4
• 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
• H01B 1/06 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materialsSelection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of other non-metallic substances
• H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers

Abstract

The present invention concerns a method for producing a solid material according to general formula (I) as follows: Li6-x-2yCuxPS5-yX (I) wherein X is selected from the group consisting of: F, Cl, I and Br; 0.005 ? x ? 5; and 0 ? y ? 0.5; comprising at least bringing at least lithium sulfide, phosphorous sulfide, halogen compound and a copper compound, optionally in one or more solvents. The invention also refers to said solid materials and their use as solid electrolytes notably for electrochemical devices.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 17/22 - Alkali metal sulfides or polysulfides
• 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 50/434 - Ceramics

Abstract

The present invention pertains to a composition comprising at least one compound of formula (I) and to the use of said composition for recovering value minerals from ore and other feedstocks by flotation.

IPC Classes  ?

• B03D 1/006 - Hydrocarbons
• C07C 69/675 - Esters of carboxylic acids having esterified carboxyl groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms and having any of the groups OH, O-metal, —CHO, keto, ether, acyloxy, groups, groups, or in the acid moiety of saturated acids of saturated hydroxy-carboxylic acids
• C07C 69/708 - Ethers

Abstract

The present invention pertains to a composition comprising at least one compound of formula (I) and to the use of said composition for recovering value minerals from ore and other feedstocks by flotation (formula (I)).

IPC Classes  ?

• B03D 1/008 - Organic compounds containing oxygen
• B03D 1/004 - Organic compounds
• C07C 31/02 - Monohydroxylic acyclic alcohols
• C07C 69/675 - Esters of carboxylic acids having esterified carboxyl groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms and having any of the groups OH, O-metal, —CHO, keto, ether, acyloxy, groups, groups, or in the acid moiety of saturated acids of saturated hydroxy-carboxylic acids
• C07C 69/708 - Ethers
• C08L 71/02 - Polyalkylene oxides

Abstract

A liquid electrolyte lithium secondary battery cell comprising: —a positive electrode material comprising a lithium transition metal-based oxide powder having a general formula Li1+a ((Niz (Ni0.5Mn0.5)y Cox)1-k Ak)1-a O2, wherein A is a dopant, −0.025≤a≤0.025, 0.18≤x≤0.22, 0.42≤z≤0.52, 1.075

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/0568 - Liquid materials characterised by the solutes
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
• H01M 10/0569 - Liquid materials characterised by the solvents

Abstract

The present invention concerns a new method for the preparation of lithium thiophosphate, as well as the products obtainable by said methods, and uses thereof especially as solid electrolytes.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01D 15/00 - Lithium compounds
• H01M 6/18 - Cells with non-aqueous electrolyte with solid electrolyte

Abstract

The present invention concerns a new method for the preparation of lithium argyrodite of formula Li6PS5X, wherein X is halogen, comprising at least one step consisting of preparing a solution S1 at a temperature T1 comprised from -200°C to 10°C, said solution S1 comprising a solvent and at least (PS4)3-, Li+, X- species and remaining sulfur under the form of polysulfide.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01D 15/00 - Lithium compounds
• H01M 6/18 - Cells with non-aqueous electrolyte with solid electrolyte

Abstract

The present invention pertains to a membrane for an electrochemical device, to a process for manufacturing said membrane and to use of said membrane in a process for manufacturing an electrochemical device.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08F 214/22 - Vinylidene fluoride
• H01M 50/403 - Manufacturing processes of separators, membranes or diaphragms
• H01M 50/426 - Fluorocarbon polymers
• H01M 50/446 - Composite material consisting of a mixture of organic and inorganic materials
• C08K 5/5415 - Silicon-containing compounds containing oxygen containing at least one Si—O bond
• C08K 5/5435 - Silicon-containing compounds containing oxygen containing oxygen in a ring
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries

Abstract

1 for the manufacture of an internal olefin or of an internal olefin sulfonate.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 303/06 - Preparation of esters or amides of sulfuric acidsPreparation of sulfonic acids or of their esters, halides, anhydrides or amides of sulfonic acids or halides thereof by substitution of hydrogen atoms by sulfo or halosulfonyl groups by reaction with sulfuric acid or sulfur trioxide
• C07C 29/149 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by reduction of an oxygen-containing functional group of C=O containing groups, e.g. —COOH of carboxylic acids or derivatives thereof with hydrogen or hydrogen-containing gases
• C07C 31/02 - Monohydroxylic acyclic alcohols
• C07C 309/20 - Sulfonic acids having sulfo groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of an acyclic unsaturated carbon skeleton
• B01J 19/00 - Chemical, physical or physico-chemical processes in generalTheir relevant apparatus
• B01J 23/745 - Iron
• B01J 35/02 - Solids

Abstract

Disclosed are electrolyte compositions comprising a fluorinated acyclic carboxylic acid ester, lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide (also called LiFSI); and at least one electrolyte salt. The electrolyte compositions are useful in electrochemical cells, such as lithium-ion batteries.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/0569 - Liquid materials characterised by the solvents
• 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

Disclosed herein are electrolyte compositions comprising a fluorinated solvent, a fluorinated sulfone, at least one component selected from a borate salt, and/or an oxalate salt, and/or a fluorinated cyclic carbonate, and at least one electrolyte salt. The fluorinated solvent may be a fluorinated acyclic carboxylic acid ester, a fluorinated acyclic carbonate, a fluorinated acyclic ether, or combinations thereof. The electrolyte compositions are useful in electrochemical cells, such as lithium ion batteries.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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
• H01M 10/0569 - Liquid materials characterised by the solvents
• 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

Abstract

The present invention pertains to a flexible electrode, to a process for the manufacture of said flexible electrode and to uses of said flexible electrode in electrochemical devices, in particular in secondary batteries.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/66 - Selection of materials
• 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 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
• H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material

Abstract

The present invention pertains to an electrode-forming composition, to use of said electrode-forming composition in a process for the manufacture of a composite electrode, to said composite electrode and to a secondary battery comprising said composite electrode.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
• 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 4/136 - 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 10/052 - Li-accumulators
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
• H01M 10/058 - Construction or manufacture

Abstract

The invention pertains to an aqueous coating composition comprising: —an aqueous latex of a copolymer consisting essentially of recurring units derived (i) from vinylidene chloride (VDC), (ii) from vinyl chloride (VC), (iii) from one or more than one alkyl (meth)acrylate having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms in the alkyl group [monomer (MA)] and (iv) from one or more than one aliphatic alpha-beta unsaturated carboxylic acids [monomer (AA)], the proportion of recurring units derived from monomer (AA) being of at least 1.0 wt %, with respect to the total weight of the copolymer [copolymer (A)], wherein: (A) the said copolymer (A) is stable against dehydrochlorination, in a manner such that the total chloride content of the solid residue of the aqueous latex, after thermal treatment at about 120° C. for 2 hours, is of less than 1000 ppm, with respect to the total weight of the copolymer (A); (B) the said copolymer (A) does not to undergo any significant crystallization upon heating, in a manner such that the ratio of (j) its crystallinity index (CI) after a thermal treatment involving heating at 60° C. for 48 hours to (jj) its crystallinity index before such thermal treatment (Clafter thermal treatment/CIbefore thermal treament) is less than 1.15; and —at least one anti-corrosion pigment comprising an aluminium salt of a (poly)phosphoric acid modified with an alkaline earth metal oxide [pigment (P)]; —at least one non-ionic surfactant [surfactant (NS)]; and —at least one inorganic filler [filler (I)] different from pigment (P), in an amount such that the overall pigment volume concentration (PVC), comprehensive of pigment (P) and filler (I), is comprised from 20 to 40% vol., when determined with respect to the dried coating composition.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09D 5/08 - Anti-corrosive paints
• C09D 127/08 - Homopolymers or copolymers of vinylidene chloride
• C09D 7/45 - Anti-settling agents
• C09D 7/40 - Additives
• C09D 7/61 - Additives non-macromolecular inorganic

Abstract

The invention pertains to an improved branched glycolic acid copolymer, comprising recurring units derived from an aromatic dicarboxylic acid, which has an appropriate rheological profile so as to be successfully used in combination with standard polyester resins for obtaining multi-layer containers having thin barrier layers.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 63/60 - Polyesters derived from hydroxy carboxylic acids or from polycarboxylic acids and polyhydroxy compounds derived from the reaction of a mixture of hydroxy carboxylic acids, polycarboxylic acids and polyhydroxy compounds
• C08G 63/80 - Solid-state polycondensation
• B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
• B32B 27/36 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyesters

Abstract

2N groups suitable for conducting hydroxyl ions and is capable of forming a membrane impermeable to at least the liquid electrolyte of basic pH. When the liquid solution is applied to the porous structure, the solvent flows through the porous structure and the fluoropolymer is deposited by aggregating into a layer on the outer surface of the porous structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/86 - Inert electrodes with catalytic activity, e.g. for fuel cells
• H01M 4/24 - Electrodes for alkaline accumulators
• H01M 4/88 - Processes of manufacture
• H01M 6/14 - Cells with non-aqueous electrolyte
• H01M 4/96 - Carbon-based electrodes
• H01M 12/06 - Hybrid cellsManufacture thereof composed of a half-cell of the fuel-cell type and of a half-cell of the primary-cell type with one metallic and one gaseous electrode

Abstract

The present invention pertains to a fluoropolymer hybrid organic/inorganic composite, to a film comprising said fluoropolymer hybrid organic/inorganic composite and to uses of said film in various applications, especially in electrochemical and in photo-electrochemical applications.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08L 71/02 - Polyalkylene oxides
• C08J 3/20 - Compounding polymers with additives, e.g. colouring
• C08J 5/18 - Manufacture of films or sheets
• H01M 50/446 - Composite material consisting of a mixture of organic and inorganic materials

Abstract

A polymer composition [composition (M)], said composition (M) comprising i) at least one polyglycolic acid polymer [polymer (PGA)] and ii) at least one amorphous polyester [polymer (APES)], said polymer (APES) being present in the composition (M) in an amount of at least 0.10 and of at most 45 wt%, with respect to the combined weight of polymer (PGA) and polymer (APES). Method of making such composition and method of producing a multilayer stretched product from such composition.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08L 67/04 - Polyesters derived from hydroxy carboxylic acids, e.g. lactones

Abstract

m is the melting point of the halogenated polymer, and; (iii) optionally cooling then demolding the shaped body; (iv) introducing the shaped body in a furnace; (v) causing the pyrolysis of the halogenated polymer in the furnace until the porous carbonaceous monolith structure is obtained.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 20/20 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising free carbonSolid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising carbon obtained by carbonising processes
• B01D 53/02 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography
• C01B 32/50 - Carbon dioxide
• B01D 53/04 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with stationary adsorbents
• B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
• B01J 20/30 - Processes for preparing, regenerating or reactivating

Abstract

The present invention concerns porous carbonaceous particles having pores including micropores and macropores, having a mean diameter, determined by laser diffraction, ranging from 15 to 100 μm and porous carbonaceous monoliths comprising aggregates of said carbonaceous particles.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 20/20 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising free carbonSolid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising carbon obtained by carbonising processes
• B01D 53/04 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with stationary adsorbents
• B01D 53/02 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography
• B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
• B01J 20/30 - Processes for preparing, regenerating or reactivating

Abstract

Disclosed herein are electrolyte compositions comprising at least one electrolyte component comprising a cyclic carbonate, such as a fluoroethylene carbonate, and at least one additive comprising a 6-member ring heterocyclic sulfate, such as a 1,3 propylene sulfate. The disclosed electrolyte compositions can comprise additional electrolyte components, such as fluorinated acyclic carboxylic acid esters, and additional additives, such as lithium boron compounds, and cyclic carboxylic acid anhydrides, such as maleic anhydride. The improved battery performances, which include high temperature cycling conditions and/or room temperature stability, make these electrolyte compositions useful in electrochemical cells, such as lithium ion batteries.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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 10/0567 - Liquid materials characterised by the additives
• H01M 10/0568 - Liquid materials characterised by the solutes
• H01M 10/0569 - Liquid materials characterised by the solvents
• 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

Abstract

Disclosed herein are electrolyte compositions comprising: a) a first solvent comprising a cyclic carbonate; b) a second solvent comprising a non-fluorinated acyclic carbonate; c) at least one electrolyte component selected from: i) a fluorinated acyclic carboxylic acid ester; ii) a fluorinated acyclic carbonate; iii) a fluorinated acyclic ether; or iv) a mixture thereof; and d) an electrolyte salt; wherein the electrolyte component is present in the electrolyte composition in the range of from about 0.05 weight percent to about 10 weight percent, based on the total weight of the first and second solvents.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/0569 - Liquid materials characterised by the solvents
• H01M 4/131 - Electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
• 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 10/0567 - Liquid materials characterised by the additives
• H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators
• H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material

Abstract

The present invention pertains to a membrane for an electrochemical device, to a process for manufacturing said membrane and to use of said membrane in a process for manufacturing an electrochemical device.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 2/16 - Separators; Membranes; Diaphragms; Spacing elements characterised by the material
• H01M 50/403 - Manufacturing processes of separators, membranes or diaphragms
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
• B01D 69/14 - Dynamic membranes
• B01D 71/32 - Polyalkenyl halides containing fluorine atoms
• C08J 5/22 - Films, membranes or diaphragms
• H01M 50/446 - Composite material consisting of a mixture of organic and inorganic materials
• C08F 14/22 - Vinylidene fluoride
• C08F 20/06 - Acrylic acidMethacrylic acidMetal salts or ammonium salts thereof
• H01M 4/66 - Selection of materials
• C08F 214/22 - Vinylidene fluoride
• B01D 67/00 - Processes specially adapted for manufacturing semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus
• H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material

Abstract

q, wherein q is 1, 2 or 3; wherein the oxalato phosphate salt comprises at least a portion that is derived from at least one silyl oxalate as defined herein. The electrolyte compositions are useful in electrochemical cells, such as lithium ion batteries.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/0567 - Liquid materials characterised by the additives
• H01M 10/0569 - Liquid materials characterised by the solvents
• C07F 7/18 - Compounds having one or more C—Si linkages as well as one or more C—O—Si linkages
• H01M 10/0568 - Liquid materials characterised by the solutes
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries

Abstract

The invention pertains to a process for the manufacture of a fluoropolymer film, to the fluoropolymer film obtainable therefrom and to use of said fluoropolymer film in electrochemical and photo-electrochemical devices.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 5/18 - Manufacture of films or sheets
• H01M 10/0565 - Polymeric materials, e.g. gel-type or solid-type
• H01M 10/0568 - Liquid materials characterised by the solutes
• H01G 11/52 - Separators
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
• C08F 214/22 - Vinylidene fluoride
• H01G 11/56 - Solid electrolytes, e.g. gelsAdditives therein
• B32B 27/30 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising vinyl resinLayered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising acrylic resin
• B32B 27/32 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyolefins
• 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
• H01G 9/00 - Electrolytic capacitors, rectifiers, detectors, switching devices, light-sensitive or temperature-sensitive devicesProcesses of their manufacture
• H01G 9/20 - Light-sensitive devices
• H01G 11/06 - Hybrid capacitors with one of the electrodes allowing ions to be reversibly doped thereinto, e.g. lithium ion capacitors [LIC]

Abstract

The present invention pertains to a membrane for an electrochemical device, to a process for manufacturing said membrane and to use of said membrane in a process for manufacturing an electrochemical device.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/056 - Accumulators with non-aqueous electrolyte characterised by the materials used as electrolytes, e.g. mixed inorganic/organic electrolytes
• B01D 67/00 - Processes specially adapted for manufacturing semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus
• C08J 5/22 - Films, membranes or diaphragms
• H01M 50/403 - Manufacturing processes of separators, membranes or diaphragms
• H01M 50/446 - Composite material consisting of a mixture of organic and inorganic materials
• B01D 69/12 - Composite membranesUltra-thin membranes
• B01D 71/34 - Polyvinylidene fluoride
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
• B01D 69/14 - Dynamic membranes
• B01D 71/32 - Polyalkenyl halides containing fluorine atoms
• C08F 214/22 - Vinylidene fluoride

Abstract

+ reference electrode. The electrolyte composition may include a) a non-fluorinated carbonate, b) a fluorinated acyclic carboxylic acid ester, c) one or more lithium glycolatoborate compounds, d) a fluorinated carbonate, and e) an electrolyte salt.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/0567 - Liquid materials characterised by the additives
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
• H01M 10/0569 - Liquid materials characterised by the solvents
• 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 4/505 - 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 4/587 - Carbonaceous material, e.g. graphite-intercalation compounds or CFx for inserting or intercalating light metals

Abstract

Disclosed herein are non-aqueous electrolyte compositions comprising a fluorinated solvent, a carbonate co-solvent, at least one 2-furanone derivative, and at least one electrolyte salt. In some embodiments, the electrolyte compositions further comprise a cyclic sulfate. The fluorinated solvent may be a fluorinated acyclic carboxylic acid ester, a fluorinated acyclic carbonate, a fluorinated acyclic ether, or combinations thereof. The electrolyte compositions are useful in electrochemical cells, such as lithium ion batteries.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/0569 - Liquid materials characterised by the solvents
• 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 10/0567 - Liquid materials characterised by the additives
• H01M 10/0568 - Liquid materials characterised by the solutes

Abstract

The present invention pertains to a fluoropolymer hybrid organic/inorganic composite, to a film comprising said fluoropolymer hybrid organic/inorganic composite and to uses of said film in various applications, in particular in electrochemical and in photo-electrochemical applications.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 2/16 - Separators; Membranes; Diaphragms; Spacing elements characterised by the material
• H01M 2/14 - Separators; Membranes; Diaphragms; Spacing elements
• C08J 5/22 - Films, membranes or diaphragms
• C08L 71/02 - Polyalkylene oxides
• C08L 27/16 - Homopolymers or copolymers of vinylidene fluoride
• C08K 5/5415 - Silicon-containing compounds containing oxygen containing at least one Si—O bond
• H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators

Abstract

Electrolyte compositions containing a solvent, a co-solvent, certain cyclic carboxylic acid anhydride additives, certain phosphorus-containing additives, and an electrolyte salt are described. The electrolyte compositions are useful in electrochemical cells, such as lithium ion batteries where they provide significantly improved cycle life with no loss of discharge capacity.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/0567 - Liquid materials characterised by the additives
• H01M 10/0569 - Liquid materials characterised by the solvents
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
• 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 4/485 - 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 4/583 - Carbonaceous material, e.g. graphite-intercalation compounds or CFx

Abstract

6 alkyl group, to layers made therefrom, to multi-layer assemblies comprising the same, and to the use of said assemblies for packaging, in particular for packaging foodstuffs.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08F 14/06 - Vinyl chloride
• B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
• B32B 27/30 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising vinyl resinLayered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising acrylic resin
• B32B 27/32 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyolefins
• C08K 5/101 - EstersEther-esters of monocarboxylic acids
• C08J 5/18 - Manufacture of films or sheets
• B32B 23/20 - Layered products essentially comprising cellulosic plastic substances comprising esters
• B32B 23/08 - Layered products essentially comprising cellulosic plastic substances comprising such substance as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
• B32B 27/36 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyesters
• B32B 27/34 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyamides
• B65D 65/40 - Applications of laminates for particular packaging purposes
• B29C 48/10 - Articles with cross-sections having partially or fully enclosed cavities, e.g. pipes or channels flexible, e.g. blown foils
• B29C 48/00 - Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired formApparatus therefor
• B29C 48/21 - Articles comprising two or more components, e.g. co-extruded layers the components being layers the layers being joined at their surfaces
• B29C 55/28 - Shaping by stretching, e.g. drawing through a dieApparatus therefor of blown tubular films, e.g. by inflation
• B29K 23/00 - Use of polyalkenes as moulding material
• B29K 27/00 - Use of polyvinylhalogenides as moulding material
• B29L 31/00 - Other particular articles
• B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
• C08F 14/08 - Vinylidene chloride

Abstract

The present invention relates to a process for preparing a vinylidene chloride polymer composite comprising a vinylidene chloride polymer and clay materials. The process comprises polymerising vinylidene chloride and clay materials and the resulting vinylidene chloride polymer particle is surrounded by a plurality of clay platelets. The clay materials according to the present invention function as a solid stabilizer in the process for preparing a vinylidene chloride polymer composite of the present invention. The present invention further relates to the vinylidene chloride polymer composite obtainable from the process, to use of the vinylidene chloride polymer composite for the preparation of films, and to films prepared therefrom.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08L 27/08 - Homopolymers or copolymers of vinylidene chloride
• C09D 127/08 - Homopolymers or copolymers of vinylidene chloride
• C09D 151/10 - Coating compositions based on graft polymers in which the grafted component is obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bondsCoating compositions based on derivatives of such polymers grafted on to inorganic materials
• C08K 3/34 - Silicon-containing compounds
• C09D 7/45 - Anti-settling agents
• C09D 7/40 - Additives
• C08F 292/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to inorganic materials
• C08F 2/44 - Polymerisation in the presence of compounding ingredients, e.g. plasticisers, dyestuffs, fillers
• C09D 7/61 - Additives non-macromolecular inorganic
• C08F 214/08 - Vinylidene chloride
• C08F 220/18 - Esters of monohydric alcohols or phenols of phenols or of alcohols containing two or more carbon atoms with acrylic or methacrylic acids

Abstract

A process for manufacturing a fluoropolymer hybrid organic/inorganic composite, comprising (i) providing a pre-composite by processing in molten phase, using an extruder, a compound obtained by at least partial hydrolysis and/or polycondensation, in a liquid medium, of at least one metal compound of formula: X4- mM(OY)m wherein M = metal, X and Y - hydrocarbon, and m = 1 to 4; and at least one functional fluoropolymer comprising at least one OH; (ii) providing a composition by compounding the pre-composite of step (i) with at least one poly(alkylene oxide) of formula: HO-(CH2CHRAO)n-RB wherein RA = H or C1-C5 alkyl, Rb = H or -CH3 alkyl and n = 2000 to 40000, at least one metal salt; and (iii) processing in molten phase the composition provided in step (ii). A fluoropolymer hybrid organic/inorganic composite so obtained. A process for manufacturing a film, a film, an electrochemical device or a photo-electrochemical device.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 5/22 - Films, membranes or diaphragms
• 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
• B01D 71/34 - Polyvinylidene fluoride
• C08L 27/16 - Homopolymers or copolymers of vinylidene fluoride
• C08L 71/02 - Polyalkylene oxides

Abstract

The present invention pertains to a fluoropolymer hybrid organic/inorganic composite, to a process for manufacturing said fluoropolymer hybrid organic/inorganic composite and films and membranes thereof and to uses of said fluoropolymer hybrid organic/inorganic composite and films and membranes thereof in various applications.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 5/22 - Films, membranes or diaphragms
• C08G 18/62 - Polymers of compounds having carbon-to-carbon double bonds
• H01G 11/56 - Solid electrolytes, e.g. gelsAdditives therein
• H01M 10/05 - Accumulators with non-aqueous electrolyte
• H01G 11/06 - Hybrid capacitors with one of the electrodes allowing ions to be reversibly doped thereinto, e.g. lithium ion capacitors [LIC]
• C08G 18/71 - Monoisocyanates or monoisothiocyanates
• 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
• C08F 214/22 - Vinylidene fluoride

Abstract

A lithium ion battery that has a 5 V stabilized manganese cathode and a nonaqueous electrolyte comprising a phosphate additive is described. The lithium ion battery operates with a high voltage cathode (i.e. up to about 5 V) and has improved cycling performance at high temperature.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/0569 - Liquid materials characterised by the solvents
• 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 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 4/131 - Electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
• 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 4/485 - 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 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material

Abstract

q, wherein Ox is an oxalate moiety and q is 1, 2 or 3; and c) optionally, at least one electrolyte salt. In some embodiments, the electrolyte composition comprises a mole ratio of Ox/P in the range of from 0.001 to 5. The electrolyte compositions are useful in electrochemical cells, such as lithium ion batteries.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/0568 - Liquid materials characterised by the solutes
• H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators
• H01M 10/0567 - Liquid materials characterised by the additives
• H01M 10/0569 - Liquid materials characterised by the solvents
• H01M 4/131 - Electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
• H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material

Abstract

The present invention pertains to an electrode-forming composition, to use of said electrode-forming composition in a process for the manufacture of an electrode, to said electrode and to an electrochemical device comprising said electrode. The electrode-forming composition comprises at least one partially fluorinated fluoropolymer comprising recurring units derived from at least one fluorinated monomer and at least one functional hydrogenated monomer comprising at least one carboxylic acid end group, at least one electro-active compound, at least one liquid medium comprising at least one organic carbonate or at least one ionic liquid, and at least one metal salt.

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 10/0525 - 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
• H01M 10/056 - Accumulators with non-aqueous electrolyte characterised by the materials used as electrolytes, e.g. mixed inorganic/organic electrolytes
• H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators
• H01M 50/403 - Manufacturing processes of separators, membranes or diaphragms
• H01M 50/446 - Composite material consisting of a mixture of organic and inorganic materials

Abstract

The present invention concerns methods for the manufacture of ethylene carbonate substituted with a fluorinated alkoxy group, certain ethylene carbonates substituted with a fluorinated alkoxy group as well as their use as solvent or solvent additive for lithium ion batteries and supercapacitors.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 12/08 - Hybrid cellsManufacture thereof composed of a half-cell of a fuel-cell type and a half-cell of the secondary-cell type
• H01M 10/0567 - Liquid materials characterised by the additives
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
• H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators
• H01G 11/64 - Liquid electrolytes characterised by additives
• H01G 11/62 - Liquid electrolytes characterised by the solute, e.g. salts, anions or cations therein
• H01G 11/60 - Liquid electrolytes characterised by the solvent
• C07D 317/22 - Radicals substituted by singly bound oxygen or sulfur atoms etherified
• C07D 317/34 - Oxygen atoms

Abstract

The invention pertains to an improved branched glycolic acid copolymer, comprising recurring units derived from an aromatic dicarboxylic acid, which has an appropriate rheological profile so as to be successfully used in combination with standard polyester resins for obtaining multi-layer containers having thin barrier layers.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 63/60 - Polyesters derived from hydroxy carboxylic acids or from polycarboxylic acids and polyhydroxy compounds derived from the reaction of a mixture of hydroxy carboxylic acids, polycarboxylic acids and polyhydroxy compounds
• C08G 63/80 - Solid-state polycondensation

Abstract

3/g, at least 60% of said pore volume being formed by micropores having a pore radius of 2 nm or less.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08K 3/04 - Carbon
• B01D 53/04 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with stationary adsorbents
• C08F 214/22 - Vinylidene fluoride
• C08L 27/08 - Homopolymers or copolymers of vinylidene chloride
• C08L 27/16 - Homopolymers or copolymers of vinylidene fluoride
• C08L 33/08 - Homopolymers or copolymers of acrylic acid esters
• C08L 33/10 - Homopolymers or copolymers of methacrylic acid esters

Abstract

Disclosed are electrolyte compositions comprising aryl group containing certain fluorinated carbonate, and batteries, especially batteries having a high nominal voltage, comprising such electrolyte composition.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01G 11/64 - Liquid electrolytes characterised by additives
• H01G 11/54 - Electrolytes
• H01G 11/04 - Hybrid capacitors
• H01M 10/0567 - Liquid materials characterised by the additives
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
• H01M 10/0569 - Liquid materials characterised by the solvents
• H01M 4/131 - Electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx

Abstract

The present invention pertains to a fluoropolymer film comprising at least one fluoropolymer hybrid organic/inorganic composite [polymer (FH)], to a process for the manufacture of said fluoropolymer film and to uses of said fluoropolymer film in various applications, in particular in electrochemical applications.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 7/04 - Coating
• H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators
• H01M 2/16 - Separators; Membranes; Diaphragms; Spacing elements characterised by the material
• C08F 214/22 - Vinylidene fluoride
• H01M 8/1039 - Polymeric electrolyte materials halogenated, e.g. sulfonated polyvinylidene fluorides
• B05D 1/02 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by spraying
• C09D 127/22 - Coating compositions based on homopolymers or copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, each having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond, and at least one being terminated by a halogenCoating compositions based on derivatives of such polymers modified by chemical after-treatment

Abstract

Described are electrolyte compositions comprising a fluorinated solvent, an organic carbonate, a sultone, and optionally a borate. The fluorinated solvent may be a fluorinated acyclic carboxylic acid ester, a fluorinated acyclic carbonate, a fluorinated acyclic ether, or mixtures thereof. The organic carbonate may be fluorinated or non-fluorinated. The electrolyte compositions are useful in electrochemical cells, such as lithium ion batteries.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/0569 - Liquid materials characterised by the solvents
• H01M 6/16 - Cells with non-aqueous electrolyte with organic electrolyte
• 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 4/587 - 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 10/0567 - Liquid materials characterised by the additives
• H01M 10/0568 - Liquid materials characterised by the solutes

Abstract

Disclosed herein are non-aqueous electrolyte compositions comprising a fluorinated solvent, a carbonate co-solvent, at least one 2-furanone derivative, and at least one electrolyte salt. In some embodiments, the electrolyte compositions further comprise a cyclic sulfate. The fluorinated solvent may be a fluorinated acyclic carboxylic acid ester, a fluorinated acyclic carbonate, a fluorinated acyclic ether, or combinations thereof. The electrolyte compositions are useful in electrochemical cells, such as lithium ion batteries.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators
• 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

Described are electrolyte compositions containing a non-fluorinated carbonate, a fluorinated solvent, a cyclic sulfate, at least one lithium borate salt selected from lithium bis(oxalato)borate, lithium difluoro(oxalato)borate, lithium tetrafluoroborate, or mixtures thereof, and at least one electrolyte salt. The cyclic sulfate can be represented by the formula: 3 alkyl group. The electrolyte composition may further comprise a fluorinated cyclic carbonate. The electrolyte compositions are useful in electrochemical cells, such as lithium ion batteries.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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
• H01M 4/1315 - Electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx containing halogen atoms, e.g. LiCoOxFy
• 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 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
• 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 4/583 - Carbonaceous material, e.g. graphite-intercalation compounds or CFx

Abstract

Described herein are electrolyte compositions containing an organic carbonate, a fluorinated solvent, a cyclic sulfate, and at least one electrolyte salt. The cyclic sulfate can be represented by the formula: 3 alkyl group. The electrolyte compositions are useful in electrochemical cells, such as lithium ion batteries.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/0567 - Liquid materials characterised by the additives
• H01M 10/0569 - Liquid materials characterised by the solvents
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
• 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 4/50 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of manganese
• 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 4/505 - 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

Abstract

The present invention pertains to a fluoropolymer hybrid organic/inorganic composite, to a process for manufacturing said fluoropolymer hybrid organic/inorganic composite and films and membranes thereof and to uses of said fluoropolymer hybrid organic/inorganic composite and films and membranes thereof in various applications.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 5/22 - Films, membranes or diaphragms
• C08G 18/62 - Polymers of compounds having carbon-to-carbon double bonds
• H01G 11/56 - Solid electrolytes, e.g. gelsAdditives therein
• H01M 10/05 - Accumulators with non-aqueous electrolyte
• H01G 11/06 - Hybrid capacitors with one of the electrodes allowing ions to be reversibly doped thereinto, e.g. lithium ion capacitors [LIC]
• C08G 18/71 - Monoisocyanates or monoisothiocyanates
• 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
• C08F 214/22 - Vinylidene fluoride

Abstract

The present invention pertains to an electrode-forming composition, to use of said electrode-forming composition in a process for the manufacture of a composite electrode, to said composite electrode and to a secondary battery comprising said composite electrode.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
• H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
• H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
• H01M 4/13 - Electrodes for accumulators with non-aqueous electrolyte, e.g. for lithium-accumulatorsProcesses of manufacture thereof
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
• H01M 4/133 - Electrodes based on carbonaceous material, e.g. graphite-intercalation compounds or CFx
• H01M 10/058 - Construction or manufacture
• H01M 4/136 - Electrodes based on inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFy
• H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators
• H01M 4/66 - Selection of materials

Abstract

Described herein are: An electrolyte composition comprising a) a fluorinated solvent for an electrolyte salt; b) an oxalate salt represented by the Formula LiPF(6-2q)(Ox)q, wherein Ox is an oxalate moiety and q is 1, 2 or 3; and c) optionally, at least one electrolyte salt. In some embodiments, the electrolyte composition comprises a mole ratio of Ox/P in the range of from 0.001 to 5. The electrolyte compositions are useful in electrochemical cells, such as lithium ion batteries.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators
• 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

Disclosed herein are electrolyte compositions comprising: a non-fluorinated carbonate; a fluorinated solvent; a lithium glycolatoborate compound represented by Formula I or Formula II: a fluorinated carbonate; and an electrolyte salt. The electrolyte compositions are useful in electrochemical cells, such as lithium batteries.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/0567 - Liquid materials characterised by the additives
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
• H01M 10/0569 - Liquid materials characterised by the solvents
• 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 4/505 - 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 4/587 - Carbonaceous material, e.g. graphite-intercalation compounds or CFx for inserting or intercalating light metals

Abstract

Disclosed herein are electrolyte compositions comprising: a non-fluorinated carbonate; a fluorinated solvent; a lithium bis(malonato) borate compound represented by the formula: 2 is independently a hydrogen, alkyl, allyl, acetylenic, aryl, or propargyl group; a fluorinated carbonate; and an electrolyte salt. The electrolyte compositions are useful in electrochemical cells, such as lithium ion batteries.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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
• H01M 4/48 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides
• H01M 4/50 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of manganese
• H01M 4/587 - Carbonaceous material, e.g. graphite-intercalation compounds or CFx for inserting or intercalating light 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 4/505 - 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

Abstract

There is provided an electrolyte composition comprising a) from 5 to 90 percent by weight of at least one fluorinated compound represented by R1COOR2; b) from 10 to 80 percent by weight of a non-fluorinated carbonate; c) from 0.1 to 10.0 percent by weight of a lithium/boron compound, which is lithium bis(oxalate)borate; and d) a lithium salt, which is lithium hexafluorophosphate; wherein the percentages are based on the total weight of the electrolyte composition; and wherein R1 and R2 independently represent a linear or branched alkyl group; the sum of carbon atoms in R1 and R2 is 2 to 7; at least two hydrogen atoms in R1 and/or R2 are replaced by fluorine atoms; and neither R1 nor R2 contains a -CH2F or -CHF- group. Electrochemical cells comprising the electrolyte composition are also provided. The electrochemical cells including the electrolyte composition have increased cycle life.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/056 - Accumulators with non-aqueous electrolyte characterised by the materials used as electrolytes, e.g. mixed inorganic/organic electrolytes
• H01M 4/131 - Electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries

Abstract

2) and mixture thereof, and a sodium ion battery comprising the same.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/0567 - Liquid materials characterised by the additives
• H01M 10/054 - Accumulators with insertion or intercalation of metals other than lithium, e.g. with magnesium or aluminium
• H01M 10/0568 - Liquid materials characterised by the solutes
• H01M 10/0569 - Liquid materials characterised by the solvents

Abstract

Described are electrolyte compositions comprising a fluorinated solvent, an organic carbonate, a sultone, and optionally a borate. The fluorinated solvent may be a fluorinated acyclic carboxylic acid ester, a fluorinated acyclic carbonate, a fluorinated acyclic ether, or mixtures thereof. The organic carbonate may be fluorinated or non-fluorinated. The electrolyte compositions are useful in electrochemical cells, such as lithium ion batteries.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/0566 - Liquid materials
• H01M 4/131 - Electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx

Abstract

The present invention pertains to a fluoropolymer hybrid organic/inorganic composite, to a process for manufacturing said fluoropolymer hybrid organic/inorganic composite and films and membranes thereof and to uses of said fluoropolymer hybrid organic/inorganic composite and films and membranes thereof in various applications.

IPC Classes  ?

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

Abstract

A process for the manufacture of a composite electrode, said process comprising (i) providing an electrode comprising a metal substrate and directly adhered onto one surface, at least one layer made from a composition comprising at least one functional partially fluorinated fluoropolymer, at least one electro-active compound and, optionally, at least one conductive agent, (ii) providing an electrode-forming composition comprising at least one partially fluorinated fluoropolymer, at least one electro-active compound, an electrolyte medium comprising at least one metal salt, at least one organic solvent, and optionally, at least one conductive agent; (iii) applying the composition provided in step (ii) onto the surface of the electrode (E) provided in step (i) thereby providing a surface-coated electrode; and (iv) drying the surface- coated electrode provided in step (iii). A composite electrode so obtained and a secondary battery provided with at least one of the composite electrode defined hereinabove.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/1399 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on electro-active polymers
• H01M 4/137 - Electrodes based on electro-active polymers
• H01M 10/056 - Accumulators with non-aqueous electrolyte characterised by the materials used as electrolytes, e.g. mixed inorganic/organic electrolytes