Encapsulated lithium alloy electrodes having barrier layers
First Claim
1. A barrier layer laminate for use in fabricating an active metal electrode, the barrier layer laminate comprising:
- (i) a substantially smooth and flat substrate;
(ii) a barrier layer disposed on the substrate, the barrier layer forming a substantially impervious layer which is conductive to ions of an active metal, and (iii) a bonding layer disposed on the barrier layer, the bonding layer material being capable of forming a bond with the active metal, wherein the barrier layer laminate does not comprise an attached active metal.
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Abstract
A method employing a bonding layer is used to form active metal electrodes having barrier layers. Active metals such as lithium are highly reactive in ambient conditions. The method involves fabricating a lithium electrode or other active metal electrode without depositing the barrier layer on a layer of metal. Rather a smooth barrier layer is formed on a smooth substrate such as a web carrier or polymeric electrolyte. A bonding or alloying layer is formed on top of the barrier layer. Lithium or other active material is then attached to the bonding layer to form the active metal electrode. A current collector may also be attached to the lithium or active metal during the process.
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21 Claims
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1. A barrier layer laminate for use in fabricating an active metal electrode, the barrier layer laminate comprising:
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(i) a substantially smooth and flat substrate;
(ii) a barrier layer disposed on the substrate, the barrier layer forming a substantially impervious layer which is conductive to ions of an active metal, and (iii) a bonding layer disposed on the barrier layer, the bonding layer material being capable of forming a bond with the active metal, wherein the barrier layer laminate does not comprise an attached active metal. - 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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