Polyimide matrix electrolyte and improved batteries therefrom
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1. A battery comprising:
- an anode;
a cathode, and at least one polymer matrix electrolyte (PME) separator disposed between said anode and said cathode, said PME separator comprising a polyimide, at least one lithium salt in a concentration of at least 0.5 moles of lithium per mole of imide ring provided by said polyimide, and at least one solvent intermixed, said PME being substantially optically clear.
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Abstract
A battery includes an anode, a cathode, and a polymer matrix electrolyte (PME) separator disposed between the anode and the cathode. The PME separator includes a polyimide, at least one lithium salt in a concentration of at least 0.5 moles of lithium per mole of imide ring provided by the polyimide, and at least one solvent intermixed. The PME is generally homogeneous as evidenced by its high level of optically clarity. The battery can be a lithium ion or lithium metal battery.
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1. A battery comprising:
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an anode;
a cathode, and at least one polymer matrix electrolyte (PME) separator disposed between said anode and said cathode, said PME separator comprising a polyimide, at least one lithium salt in a concentration of at least 0.5 moles of lithium per mole of imide ring provided by said polyimide, and at least one solvent intermixed, said PME being substantially optically clear. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A method for forming a battery, comprising the steps of:
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providing a cathode layer disposed on a cathode current collector;
overcoating a mixture of polyimide, lithium salt and solvent on said cathode layer;
drying said mixture to remove at least a portion of said solvent, wherein an electrolyte separator bonded to said cathode (electrolyte/cathode) is formed, and disposing an anode layer on said electrolyte/cathode. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26)
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