Electrochemical device and methods for energy conversion
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
H01M-012/06
H01M-004/90
H01M-008/10
H01M-004/02
출원번호
UP-0627330
(2003-07-25)
등록번호
US-7678484
(2010-04-21)
발명자
/ 주소
Tao, Tao T.
Bai, Wei
출원인 / 주소
CellTech Power LLC
대리인 / 주소
Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, P.C.
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초록▼
The present invention relates to an electrochemical device. The device features an anode constructed of materials such that the device can be chemically recharged. In addition, the device is capable of switching between operating as a fuel cell or as a battery. The switch can occur without cessation
The present invention relates to an electrochemical device. The device features an anode constructed of materials such that the device can be chemically recharged. In addition, the device is capable of switching between operating as a fuel cell or as a battery. The switch can occur without cessation of electrical output. In certain aspects of the invention, the device is capable of operating at a temperature of less than 1000° C. Other aspects feature a liquid anode which allows higher output, dispersion of fuel and minimal stresses in an interface comprising the anode. Preferably the anode is a liquid at a temperature of less than 1000° C. The invention also relates to methods for energy conversion in which a continual electrical output can be produced in both the presence of fuel without anode consumption or the absence of fuel.
대표청구항▼
What is claimed is: 1. An electrochemical device comprising an anode that is chemically rechargeable, and a solid-state electrolyte, which remains solid at an operating temperature of the device, in ionic communication with the anode, wherein at least a portion of the anode is liquid at a temperatu
What is claimed is: 1. An electrochemical device comprising an anode that is chemically rechargeable, and a solid-state electrolyte, which remains solid at an operating temperature of the device, in ionic communication with the anode, wherein at least a portion of the anode is liquid at a temperature at which the anode is operated, and wherein the device is capable of producing electricity in the absence of fuel. 2. The device of claim 1, wherein the anode is operable at a temperature of less than about 1500° C. 3. The device of claim 1, wherein the anode is operable at a temperature of less than about 1300° C. 4. The device of claim 1, wherein the anode is operable at a temperature of less than about 1000° C. 5. The device of claim 1, wherein the anode is operable at a temperature from about 300° C. to about 1500° C. 6. The device of claim 1, wherein the anode is operable at a temperature from about 300° C. to about 1300° C. 7. The device of claim 1, wherein the anode comprises liquid tin at a temperature at which the anode is operated. 8. The device of claim 1, further comprising a source of fuel exposable to the anode. 9. The device of claim 8, wherein the fuel, when exposed to the anode, is in contact with the anode. 10. The device of claim 1, wherein the device is self-repairing. 11. The device of claim 10, wherein the device further comprises a sealant precursor to seal a flaw in a solid state electrolyte when exposed to oxygen. 12. The device of claim 1, further comprising a solid-state cathode in ionic communication with the electrolyte, the solid-state cathode comprising a metal oxide, a mixed metal oxide, and/or a perovskite-type oxide. 13. The device of claim 1, wherein the solid-state electrolyte has a formula (ZrO2)(HfO2)a(TiO2)b(Al2O3)c(Y2O3)d(MxOy)e where a is from 0 to about 0.2, b is from 0 to about 0.5, c is from 0 to about 0.5, d is from 0 to about 0.5, x is greater than 0 and less than or equal to 2, y is greater than 0 and less than or equal to 3, e is from 0 to about 0.5, and M is selected from the group consisting of calcium, magnesium, manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, and zinc. 14. An electrochemical device comprising an anode constructed of a material such that the anode is a chemically rechargeable anode comprising a liquid metal comprising tin, and a solid-state electrolyte which remains solid at an operating temperature of the device, in ionic communication with the anode, wherein the device is capable of producing electricity in the absence of fuel. 15. The device of claim 14, wherein the anode is operable at a temperature of less than about 1500° C. 16. The device of claim 14, wherein the anode is operable at a temperature of less than about 1300° C. 17. The device of claim 14, wherein the anode is operable at a temperature of less than about 1000° C. 18. The device of claim 14, wherein the anode is operable at a temperature from about 300° C. to about 1500° C. 19. The device of claim 14, wherein the anode is operable at a temperature from about 300° C. to about 1300° C. 20. The device of claim 14, further comprising a source of fuel exposable to the anode. 21. The device of claim 20, wherein the fuel, when exposed to the anode, is in contact with the anode. 22. The device of claim 14, wherein the device is self-repairing. 23. The device of claim 22, wherein the device further comprises a sealant precursor to seal a flaw in a solid state electrolyte when exposed to oxygen. 24. The device of claim 14, further comprising a solid-state cathode in ionic communication with the electrolyte, the solid-state cathode comprising a metal oxide, a mixed metal oxide, and/or a perovskite-type oxide. 25. The device of claim 14, wherein the solid-state electrolyte has a formula (ZrO2)(HfO2)a(TiO2)b(Al2O3)c(Y2O3)d(MxOy)e where a is from 0 to about 0.2, b is from 0 to about 0.5, c is from 0 to about 0.5, d is from 0 to about 0.5, x is greater than 0and less than or equal to 2, y is greater than 0 and less than or equal to 3, e is from 0 to about 0.5, and M is selected from the group consisting of calcium, magnesium, manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, and zinc.
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