IMERYS GRAPHITE & CARBON SWITZERLAND, SA (Switzerland)
Inventor
Ulmann, Pirmin
Pacheco Benito, Sergio
Zürcher, Simone
Lanz, Patrick
Spahr, Michael
Abstract
A silicon-carbon particulate composite suitable for use as active material in a negative electrode of a Li-ion battery, a precursor composition comprising the silicon-carbon particulate composite, a negative electrode comprising the silicon-carbon particulate composite and/or precursor composition, a Li-ion battery comprising the negative electrodes, a method of manufacturing the silicon-carbon particulate composite, precursor composition, negative electrode and Li-ion battery, the use of the silicon-carbon particulate composite in a negative electrode of a Li-ion battery to inhibit or prevent silicon pulverization during cycling, for example, during 1st cycle Li intercalation or de-intercalation and/or to maintain electrochemical capacity after 100 cycles, and a device, energy storage cell, or energy storage and conversion system comprising the silicon-carbon particulate composite and/or precursor composition.
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Chemicals used in industry; chemical compounds and
preparations for use in industry; minerals used in industry;
mineral additives used in industry; graphite in raw, milled
and semi-finished natural and synthetic form; mineral and
chemical products and compositions including graphite used
in the manufacture of batteries; graphite for use as a
conductor of electricity; graphite for use as an electrical
conductor in the manufacture of batteries. Electrical conductors; electrical conductors of graphite;
batteries.
3.
Processes for treating graphite and graphite materials
Imerys Graphite & Carbon Switzerland SA (Switzerland)
Inventor
Spahr, Michael E.
Nessi, Curzio
Stallone, Salvatore
Waldhor, Eberhard
Eusebiu, Grivei
Probst, Nicolas
Abstract
The present invention provides a novel non-exfoliated graphite powder containing highly oriented grain aggregates (HOGA) having a new morphology and surface chemistry, methods for the production of such graphite powders as well as products containing such novel graphite particles.
H01B 1/04 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materialsSelection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of carbon-silicon compounds, carbon, or silicon
Imerys Graphite & Carbon Switzerland SA (Switzerland)
Inventor
Spahr, Michael E.
Nessi, Curzio
Stallone, Salvatore
Waldhor, Eberhard
Eusebiu, Grivei
Probst, Nicolas
Abstract
A graphite powder may include highly oriented grain aggregates, wherein the electrical resistivity of the powder decreases with increasing density. A process for coating a substrate may include providing a coating dispersion including such a graphite powder and applying the coating dispersion to the substrate. An electrode may contain such a graphite powder. A coating dispersion may include such a graphite powder dispersed in a liquid medium. A battery may include such a graphite powder. A compressed body of pure graphite may include such a graphite powder. A lubricant may include such as graphite powder.
H01B 1/04 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materialsSelection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of carbon-silicon compounds, carbon, or silicon
IMERYS GRAPHITE & CARBON SWITZERLAND SA (Switzerland)
Inventor
Grivei, Eusebiu
Rota, Fabio
Rietsch, Jean-Christophe
Zuercher, Simone
Gilardi, Raffaele
Spahr, Michael
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to ground expanded graphite agglomerate compositions, methods for making such agglomerates, their use as conductive additives, and conductive composites including such ground expanded graphite agglomerates. The disclosure also relates to methods for making such composites and the use of such composites in preparing thermally conductive materials. The agglomerates may be characterized by a certain softness allowing the agglomerates to dissolve, for example, through shear forces applied during compounding, thereby leading to an improved feedability and a highly homogenous distribution of the expanded graphite material in the composite matrix.
H01B 1/24 - Conductive material dispersed in non-conductive organic material the conductive material comprising carbon-silicon compounds, carbon, or silicon
B02C 19/00 - Other disintegrating devices or methods
H01B 1/04 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materialsSelection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of carbon-silicon compounds, carbon, or silicon
C09K 5/14 - Solid materials, e.g. powdery or granular
6.
IMPROVEMENTS IN METHODS AND SYSTEMS REQUIRING LUBRICATION
IMERYS GRAPHITE & CARBON SWITZERLAND SA (Switzerland)
Inventor
Diehm, Leo
Sidler, Thomas L.
Judge, Michal T.
Mcdermoth, Braden A.
Ginsberg, Robert D.
Spahr, Michael
Corti, Fabrizio
Abstract
Methods and systems in which a molten glass gob, which is processed according to the method or in the system, has a lubricant applied thereto. As it is processed in the system, the molten glass gob mass having the lubricant applied thereto is used to transfer lubricant to a part or parts of the system.
C03B 40/02 - Preventing adhesion between glass and glass or between glass and the means used to shape it by lubricationUse of materials as release or lubricating compositions
C03B 40/027 - Apparatus for applying lubricants to glass shaping moulds or tools
Imerys Graphite & Carbon Switzerland SA (Switzerland)
Inventor
Grivei, Eusebiu
Rota, Fabio
Rietsch, Jean-Christophe
Zuercher, Simone
Gilardi, Raffaele
Spahr, Michael
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to ground expanded graphite agglomerate compositions, methods for making such agglomerates, their use as conductive additive, and conductive composites including such ground expanded graphite agglomerates. The disclosure also pertains to methods for making such composites and the use of such composites in preparing thermally conductive materials. The agglomerates may be characterized by a certain softness allowing the agglomerates to dissolve, e.g., through shear forces applied during compounding, thereby leading to an improved feedability and a highly homogenous distribution of the expanded graphite material in the composite matrix.
H01B 1/24 - Conductive material dispersed in non-conductive organic material the conductive material comprising carbon-silicon compounds, carbon, or silicon
B02C 19/00 - Other disintegrating devices or methods
H01B 1/04 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materialsSelection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of carbon-silicon compounds, carbon, or silicon
Imerys Graphite & Carbon Switzerland SA (Switzerland)
Inventor
Spahr, Michael E.
Nessi, Curzio
Stallone, Salvatore
Waldhör, Eberhard
Eusebiu, Grivei
Probst, Nicolas
Abstract
A non-exfoliated graphite powder comprises highly oriented grain aggregates (HOGA) having a new morphology and surface chemistry. Methods for the production of such graphite powders as well as products comprising such novel graphite particles is also disclosed.
B02C 17/00 - Disintegrating by tumbling mills, i.e. mills having a container charged with the material to be disintegrated with or without special disintegrating members such as pebbles or balls
H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
Imerys Graphite & Carbon Switzerland SA (Switzerland)
Inventor
Rota, Fabio
Rossetti, Edo
Cattaneo, Davide
Spahr, Michael
Abstract
The disclosure relates to processes for the production and thermal treatment of carbon material, in particular, graphite powders, in an Acheson type oven, using a functional filler comprising graphitic material in particulate form allowing electrical current to flow through the charge. The particulate form of the filler allows greater flexibility and can be used to control the degree of direct and indirect heating, resulting in more uniform products. Such graphite materials may typically be employed as an additive in polymers, batteries, or other applications.
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
Goods & Services
Graphite and carbon black for industrial purposes; [ carbon black for industrial use; ] graphite in raw or semi-finished form for use in manufacture; natural and synthetic graphite powders for industrial purposes; synthetic graphite for industrial purposes; [ graphite based aqueous dispersions for industrial use; ] chemical preparations for use in industry
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
Goods & Services
Chemical products for use in industry; soot (carbon black)
for industrial use; acetylene black; lamp black; graphite,
carbon black products and graphite products for
manufacturing cells and batteries, chemical products and
chemical compositions for manufacturing cells and batteries.
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
Goods & Services
Carbon black for industrial use; [ acetylene black and lampblack for use in manufacturing electrical cells and batteries; ] natural and synthetic graphite; carbon black and graphite in raw or semi-finished form for use in manufacturing electrical cells and batteries; chemical products and chemical compositions for use in manufacturing electrical cells and batteries
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
04 - Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; fuels
07 - Machines and machine tools
Goods & Services
Produits chimiques destinés à l'industrie. Lubrifiants à base de graphite; coke. Machines et machines-outils et instruments pour le
traitement du métal, notamment pour l'application de
lubrifiants; parties et accessoires pour tous les produits
précités.
03 - Cosmetics and toiletries; cleaning, bleaching, polishing and abrasive preparations
Goods & Services
Carbure de silicium destiné à la préparation de produits
abrasifs, de produits ininflammables, de pigments colorants,
d'éléments chauffants, pour la métallurgie ainsi que comme
porteurs de catalyseurs.