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Improved Performance of Lithium-ion Cells at Low Temperature

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Energy 		Branch:
N/A 		Award ID:
72304 		Program Year/Program:
2005 / STTR
Agency Tracking Number:
79469B05-I 		Solicitation Year:
N/A 		Solicitation Topic Code:
N/A 		Solicitation Number:
N/A
Small Business Information
Materials & Electrochemical Research (ME
7960 S. Kolb Rd. Tucson, AZ -
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 1
Fiscal Year: 2005
Title: Improved Performance of Lithium-ion Cells at Low Temperature
Agency: DOE
Contract: DE-FG02-05ER86251
Award Amount: $100,000.00
 

Abstract:

79469 When lithium-ion batteries operate at low temperatures, they exhibit poor performance relative to the performance at room temperatures. This hinders their applications in hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and electric vehicles (EVs) due to poor cold cranking properties. This project will develop technology to improve the low tempearture performance of lithium-ion battery electrolyte through the use of anion receptor additives. These receptors are highly effective in dissociating ion pairs and forming a complex with the electrolyte anions, thereby improving ionic conductivity and interfacial impedance. Phase I will (1) prepare the proposed additive-based lithium-ion battery electrolytes, (2) measure ionic conductivity of the electrolytes with and without boron additives at low temperatures, (3) develop prototype cells with the developed electrolytes; and (4) evaluate the performance of prototype cells and assess technical feasibility. Commercial Applications and Other Benefits as described by the awardee: The technology should lead to the development of a highly effective low temperature performance electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries.

Principal Investigator:

Sohrab Hossain
Dr.
5205741980
shossain@mercorp.com

Business Contact:

Raouf O. Loutfy
Dr.
5205741980
rloutfy@mercorp.com
Small Business Information at Submission:

MER Corporation (Materials ans Electrochemical Research)
7960 South Kolb Road Tucson, AZ 85706

EIN/Tax ID: 860530946
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees: N/A
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
Research Institution Information:
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Technology Transfer Office
Upton, NY 11973
Contact: Margaret C. Bogosain
Contact Phone: (631) 344-7338
RI Type: Federally funded R&D center (FFRDC)