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Novel Electrolytes for -100?C Lithium Battery Applications
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Woman-Owned: NoMinority-Owned: NoHUBZone-Owned: No
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Fiscal Year: 2006Title: Novel Electrolytes for -100?C Lithium Battery ApplicationsAgency: NASAContract: NNJ06JD72CAward Amount: $70,000.00
Abstract:
NASA requires advanced high power primary lithium batteries for ultra low temperature applications. The key component that limits the performance at low temperature is the battery electrolyte. Proof-of-concept experiments have shown that Covalent's new non-aqueous electrolyte formulations greatly enhance low temperature primary battery performance while preserving its long shelf life. At temperatures as low as -100oC, our new electrolyte demonstrates superior transport properties due to minimal triple ion formation. Accelerated storage tests revealed no voltage delay indicative of a stable passive film formed on the lithium anode. When coupled with a high energy density cathode material such as carbon monofluoride (CFx), our new electrolyte formulations will enable primary lithium primary performance over a broad spectrum of ultra low temperature applications. Specifically, Li/CFx batteries incorporating the new Covalent electrolytes will deliver more than 30% of their room temperature capacity at temperatures as low as -100oC at practical discharge rates.Small Business Information at Submission:Principal Investigator:
Konstantin K. Tikhonov
Principal Investigator
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tikhonov@covalentassociates.comCovalent Assoc Inc
10 State St Woburn, MA 08101EIN/Tax ID: 042752232DUNS: N/ANumber of Employees:Woman-Owned: NoMinority-Owned: NoHUBZone-Owned: No
Award Information
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Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
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Award ID: 78005 |
Program Year/Program: 2006 / SBIR |
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Agency Tracking Number: 053376 |
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