SELF-CLEANING FILM SYSTEM AND METHOD OF FORMING SAME

    公开(公告)号:US20200147598A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-05-14

    申请号:US16742491

    申请日:2020-01-14

    摘要: A method of forming a film system includes depositing a monolayer formed from a fluorocarbon onto a substrate. After depositing, the method includes ablating the monolayer to define a plurality of cavities therein, wherein each of the plurality of cavities is spaced apart from an adjacent one of the plurality of cavities along the monolayer. After ablating, the method includes embedding a photocatalytic material into each of the plurality of cavities to form a film on the substrate and thereby form the film system. The film system includes a plurality of regions including the photocatalytic material and disposed within the monolayer such that each of the plurality of regions abuts and is surrounded by the fluorocarbon.

    SELF-CLEANING FILM SYSTEM AND METHOD OF FORMING SAME

    公开(公告)号:US20200171476A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-06-04

    申请号:US16782812

    申请日:2020-02-05

    摘要: A self-cleaning film system configured for reducing a visibility of a contaminant includes a substrate and a film. The film includes a monolayer defining a plurality of cavities and formed from a first material having a first surface energy, and a plurality of patches disposed within the plurality of cavities. Each of the patches is formed from a photocatalytic material having a second surface energy that is higher than the first. The film has a touchpoint area having a first use frequency, and a second area having a second use frequency that is less than the first. The patches are present in the touchpoint area in a first concentration and are configured to direct the contaminant towards the second area. The patches are present in the second area in a second concentration that is higher than the first and are configured to reduce the visibility of the contaminant.

    CURRENT COLLECTORS HAVING SURFACE STRUCTURES FOR CONTROLLING FORMATION OF SOLID-ELECTROLYTE INTERFACE LAYERS

    公开(公告)号:US20220344669A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-10-27

    申请号:US17237418

    申请日:2021-04-22

    摘要: The present disclosure provides an electrochemical cell that includes an electrically conductive material layer, a precursor material disposed on or adjacent to a first surface of the electrically conductive material layer, and an electroactive material layer disposed on or adjacent to the precursor material. In certain variations, the precursor material forms a continuous layer and a solid-electrolyte interface layer is disposed on or adjacent to an exposed surface of the electroactive material layer. In other variations, the precursor material forms a plurality of distinct precursor structures disposed on the first surface of the electrically conductive material layer in a predetermined pattern, such that at least a portion of each distinct precursor structure is unobstructed by the electroactive material layer. The distinct precursor structures are configured to form surface structures that chemically attach the solid-electrolyte interface layer and the electrically conductive material layer.

    Thin-Film Reference Electrodes, Electrochemical Devices Including Thin-Film Reference Electrodes, And Methods Of Making Thin-Film Reference Electrodes

    公开(公告)号:US20220285747A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-09-08

    申请号:US17752169

    申请日:2022-05-24

    IPC分类号: H01M10/48 B05D1/00

    摘要: A method of making a reference electrode assembly for an electrochemical cell according to various aspects of the present disclosure includes providing a subassembly including a separator layer and a current collector layer coupled to the separator layer. The method further includes providing an electrode ink including an electroactive material, a binder, and a solvent. The method further includes creating a reference electrode precursor by applying an electroactive precursor layer to the current collector layer. The electroactive precursor layer covers greater than or equal to about 90% of a superficial surface area of a surface of the current collector layer. The electroactive precursor layer includes the electrode ink. The method further includes creating the reference electrode assembly by drying the electroactive precursor layer to remove at least a portion of the solvent, thereby forming an electroactive layer. The electroactive layer is solid and porous.

    ELIMINATION OF GASEOUS REACTANTS IN LITHIUM ION BATTERIES

    公开(公告)号:US20200220234A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-07-09

    申请号:US16243517

    申请日:2019-01-09

    摘要: A lithium ion battery is provided that includes a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a separator disposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode. One or more of the separator, positive electrode, and negative electrode includes a transition metal compound capable of catalyzing any gaseous reactants formed in the lithium ion battery to form a liquid. The transition metal compound may include ruthenium (Ru). In certain variations, the lithium ion battery includes an electrolyte that is a conductive medium for lithium ions to move between the positive electrode and the negative electrode. The electrolyte comprises a transition metal compound capable of catalyzing a reaction of any gaseous reactants to form a liquid.

    Thin-Film Reference Electrodes, Electrochemical Devices Including Thin-Film Reference Electrodes, And Methods Of Making Thin-Film Reference Electrodes

    公开(公告)号:US20220294038A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-09-15

    申请号:US17752180

    申请日:2022-05-24

    IPC分类号: H01M10/48 B05D1/00

    摘要: A method of making a reference electrode assembly for an electrochemical cell according to various aspects of the present disclosure includes providing a subassembly including a separator layer and a current collector layer coupled to the separator layer. The method further includes providing an electrode ink including an electroactive material, a binder, and a solvent. The method further includes creating a reference electrode precursor by applying an electroactive precursor layer to the current collector layer. The electroactive precursor layer covers greater than or equal to about 90% of a superficial surface area of a surface of the current collector layer. The electroactive precursor layer includes the electrode ink. The method further includes creating the reference electrode assembly by drying the electroactive precursor layer to remove at least a portion of the solvent, thereby forming an electroactive layer. The electroactive layer is solid and porous.