Abstract

In one aspect, the present disclosure provides a method for forming an energy device, the method comprising using at least one acoustic device to generate acoustic waves for facilitating a formation process of the energy device.

Abstract

Presented herein are devices, systems, and methods for generating and amplifying signals to propel/drive acoustic waves for energy devices. The circuit design, developed through the disclosed embodiments, can simultaneously drive a range of acoustic devices spanning from unit 1 to 100000 using parallel and/or serial connections. The devices, systems, and methods may attain an output voltage of 100 V for each acoustic device that are connected in parallel and/or in series, operating within a frequency range of 1 Hz to 500 MHz. The devices, systems, and methods provided herein can be adaptable in waveform generation in series and/or parallel and can significantly improve various aspects of energy devices, enhancing electrolyte filling, formation, operational efficiency, and rejuvenation processes.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
• G01N 29/04 - Analysing solids
• B01F 31/80 - Mixing by means of high-frequency vibrations above one kHz, e.g. ultrasonic vibrations
• G01F 23/296 - Acoustic waves

Abstract

Disclosed herein are devices, systems, and methods for improving filling and/or wetting of electrolyte to electrodes and/or separator of an energy device during the production of the energy device.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01F 31/80 - Mixing by means of high-frequency vibrations above one kHz, e.g. ultrasonic vibrations
• H01M 50/70 - Arrangements for stirring or circulating the electrolyte
• H01M 50/60 - Arrangements or processes for filling or topping-up with liquidsArrangements or processes for draining liquids from casings
• H01M 10/44 - Methods for charging or discharging
• H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells

Abstract

In one aspect, the present disclosure provides an acoustic device, comprising: a piezoelectric substrate; and a multi-layer metallic stack comprising a bonding layer, a conduction layer, and a cap layer, wherein the bonding layer is configured to facilitate bonding of the conduction layer to the piezoelectric substrate, and the cap layer is configured to facilitate soldering of the acoustic device to an electrical circuit.

IPC Classes  ?

• H10N 30/87 - Electrodes or interconnections, e.g. leads or terminals
• B06B 1/06 - Processes or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic or ultrasonic frequency making use of electrical energy operating with piezoelectric effect or with electrostriction
• H10N 30/06 - Forming electrodes or interconnections, e.g. leads or terminals

Abstract

In one aspect, the present disclosure provides an acoustic device configured for use with an electrochemical cell, the acoustic device comprising: an acoustic wave generator configured to generate and stream acoustic waves into the electrochemical cell for improving a performance of the electrochemical cell, wherein the electrochemical cell is selected from the group consisting of a solid-state or semi-solid-state battery, a fuel cell, an electrolyzer, a flow battery, and a metal-air battery.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01F 31/80 - Mixing by means of high-frequency vibrations above one kHz, e.g. ultrasonic vibrations
• H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
• H01M 50/70 - Arrangements for stirring or circulating the electrolyte
• H01M 10/44 - Methods for charging or discharging

Abstract

In one aspect, the present disclosure provides an acoustic device configured to be used with an energy device. The acoustic device may comprise a transducer configured to generate and transmit acoustic waves into the energy device. The transducer may be based on one or more physical or geometric design parameters that are configured to (1) optimize mass transportation within the energy device, and (2) match or accommodate one or more size or form factor constraints associated with the energy device.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 50/70 - Arrangements for stirring or circulating the electrolyte
• H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
• G01N 29/34 - Generating the ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves
• G01R 31/392 - Determining battery ageing or deterioration, e.g. state of health

Abstract

Provided are devices, systems, and methods for rejuvenating degraded energy devices. In one aspect, the present disclosure provides a method for rejuvenating an energy device, the method comprising: using at least one acoustic device to generate acoustic waves to facilitate flow and/or distribution of fresh or unused chemicals into the energy device and to replace and expel aged or used chemicals out of the energy device, thereby rejuvenating the energy device and rendering the energy device suitable for continued usage.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
• B01F 31/80 - Mixing by means of high-frequency vibrations above one kHz, e.g. ultrasonic vibrations
• H01M 6/50 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance, e.g. for maintaining operating temperature

Abstract

Provided herein are devices, systems, and methods for improving performance and lifetime of energy devices. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides an acoustic module for improving energy device performance, the acoustic module comprising: at least one acoustic device configured to be operably coupled to an energy device, wherein the at least one acoustic device comprises (1) an acoustic wave generator configured to generate acoustic waves and (2) a housing enclosing the acoustic wave generator, wherein the housing is configured to be attached to an external surface of the energy device in a configuration that permits the acoustic waves to be streamed into the energy device; and at least one controller configured to control the at least one acoustic device to stream the acoustic waves into the energy device.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/44 - Methods for charging or discharging
• G01N 29/14 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object using acoustic emission techniques
• G01R 31/392 - Determining battery ageing or deterioration, e.g. state of health
• H01M 50/572 - Means for preventing undesired use or discharge

Goods & Services

Surface acoustic wave (SAW) devices; surface acoustic wave (SAW) devices for integration with batteries; surface acoustic wave (SAW) devices for integration with lithium-ion batteries; surface acoustic wave (SAW) devices for integration with lithium metal batteries.

Goods & Services

Surface acoustic wave (SAW) devices comprised primarily of surface acoustic wave generators for increasing power density, energy density, cycle life, calendar life, safety, and operational temperature ranges; Surface acoustic wave (SAW) devices designed as a platform technology, namely, surface acoustic wave (SAW) computer software platforms, downloadable, for increasing power density, energy density, cycle life, calendar life, safety, and operational temperature ranges to augment the performance of electrochemical devices; Surface acoustic wave (SAW) devices specifically adapted for electrochemical devices, namely, surface acoustic wave generators for increasing power density, energy density, cycle life, calendar life, safety, and operational temperature ranges; Surface acoustic wave (SAW) devices, namely, surface acoustic wave generators for delivering performance enhancements encompassing power density, energy density, safety, cycle lifespan, calendar lifespan, and expanded operational temperature ranges