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Thin-film batteries with polymer and LiPON electrolyte layers and method

  • US 7,939,205 B2
  • Filed: 08/04/2010
  • Issued: 05/10/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/15/2005
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method comprising:

  • providing an anode component comprising a first sheet that includes an anode material and a first LiPON layer covering the anode material and having randomly spaced defects;

    providing a cathode component comprising a second sheet that includes a cathode material that includes lithium and a second LiPON layer covering the cathode material and having randomly spaced defects; and

    sandwiching a polymer electrolyte material between the LiPON layer covering the anode material of the first sheet and the LiPON layer covering the cathode material of the second sheet, wherein the polymer electrolyte material includes a gel and at least partially fills and fixes the randomly spaced defects in the first and second LiPON layers.

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