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Synthesis of Nanosized Cubic Lithium Lanthanum Zirconate (LLZO) Fast Ion Conductor
Lithium lanthanum zirconate (Li7La3Zr2O12, LLZO) is a promising fast ion conductor for Li-ions, with the potential to greatly enhance the energy density and safety of future Li-ion batteries. Many advantages can be obtained by reducing the size of this material to nanometric dimensions. These include but are not limited to: (1) the ability to stabilize...
Published: 12/6/2023   |   Inventor(s): Jon Weller, Candace Chan
Keywords(s): Fuel Cells, Energy, Materials and Electronics
Category(s): Physical Science, Advanced Materials/Nanotechnology, Energy & Power, Manufacturing/Construction/Mechanical
Formation of Nanosized Cubic Lithium Lanthanum Zirconate (LZZO) for High-Performance Lithium-Ion Batteries
Lithium lanthanum zirconate (Li7La3Zr2O12, LLZO) is a highly promising solid electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries in that it possesses high conductivity (σ ~10‐4 S/cm) and chemical stability against elemental Li, potentially allowing pure Li anodes and greatly increasing energy capacity of the batteries. LLZO may have a cubic or tetragonal crystal...
Published: 12/6/2023   |   Inventor(s): Jon Weller, Candace Chan
Keywords(s): Fuel Cells, Energy, Materials and Electronics
Category(s): Bioanalytical Assays, Chemistries & Devices, Advanced Materials/Nanotechnology, Energy & Power, Physical Science
Synthesis of Nanocrystalline Lanthanum Zirconate and Tape Casting of Films for Conversion to Lithium Lanthanum Zirconate
Li-ion batteries allow us to store electrochemical energy efficiently and safely. Indeed, these batteries have revolutionized fields ranging from portable and wearable electronics to grid-scale energy supply. Typically, Li-ion batteries operate by polarizing and transferring lithium ions through organic solvents or gels. Unfortunately, these systems...
Published: 12/6/2023   |   Inventor(s): Jon Weller, Candace Chan
Keywords(s): Fuel Cells, Energy, Materials and Electronics
Category(s): Alternative Energy, Energy & Power, Physical Science
Method to Synthesize Conformal Thin Films of Li7La3Zr2O12 on Surfaces and Three-Dimensional Substrates
3D battery electrodes with solid-state electrolytes (SSE) are an attractive architecture for next-generation Li-ion energy storage due to their superior safety characteristics and potential for high power/energy densities. These electrodes are structured as arrays of plates or pillars with high aspect ratios (~100) onto which SSE must be conformally...
Published: 11/3/2023   |   Inventor(s): Candace Chan, Jon Weller
Keywords(s): Fuel Cells, Energy, Materials and Electronics
Category(s): Alternative Energy, Advanced Materials/Nanotechnology, Energy & Power, Physical Science