RECHARGEABLE BATTERY WITH NEGATIVE LITHIUM ELECTRODE
First Claim
1. A rechargeable cell or battery comprising a negative electrode, a separator, a positive electrode and non-aqueous electrolyte, wherein the negative electrode comprises at least one or more of metallic lithium, a lithium alloy or a material (compound) capable of intercalating lithium ions;
- and wherein the positive electrode includes a redox shuttle additive to facilitate dissolution of dendritic lithium in the electrolyte.
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Abstract
There is disclosed rechargeable cell or battery comprising a negative electrode, a separator, a positive electrode and non-aqueous electrolyte. The negative electrode comprises at least one or more of metallic lithium, a lithium alloy or a material (compound) capable of intercalating lithium ions. At least the positive electrode and optionally also the electrolyte includes a redox shuttle additive to facilitate dissolution of dendritic lithium in the electrolyte.
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1. A rechargeable cell or battery comprising a negative electrode, a separator, a positive electrode and non-aqueous electrolyte, wherein the negative electrode comprises at least one or more of metallic lithium, a lithium alloy or a material (compound) capable of intercalating lithium ions;
- and wherein the positive electrode includes a redox shuttle additive to facilitate dissolution of dendritic lithium in the electrolyte.
- View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A rechargeable cell or battery substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to or as shown in the accompanying drawings.
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20. A positive electrode for a rechargeable cell or battery substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to or as shown in the accompanying drawings.
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21. An electrolyte for a positive electrode for a rechargeable cell or battery substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to or as shown in the accompanying drawings.
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