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New fabrication methods for electrodes in lithium-ion batteries

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Defense 		Branch:
Missile Defense Agency 		Award ID:
53066 		Program Year/Program:
2001 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
01-0131 		Solicitation Year:
N/A 		Solicitation Topic Code:
N/A 		Solicitation Number:
N/A
Small Business Information
Powdermet Inc.
24112 Rockwell Drive Euclid, OH -
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 1
Fiscal Year: 2001
Title: New fabrication methods for electrodes in lithium-ion batteries
Agency / Branch: DOD / MDA
Contract: DASG60-01-P-0053
Award Amount: $64,814.00
 

Abstract:

In the proposed program, Powdermet, Inc./Eagle-Picher Technologies, LLC, will demonstrate fabricating a novel anode for use in rechargeable lithium-ion battery systems. This technology could possible replace existing silver oxide/zinc battery technologyused in launch vehicle applications due to lower weight, volume, and cost. Specifically, Powdermet, Inc. will coat carbon microballoons with a layer of silver and carbon. These coated microballoons will then be added to a polymer matrix slurry andfabricated into anodes by Eagle-Picher Technologies, LLC. After anode fabrication, small capacity cells will be assembled and tested at Eagle-Picher Technologies' facilities. This proposed anode material should lead to an increased rate capability of theanode due to the inherent conductivity of silver matrixes with the carbon particulates, making lithium-ion batteries a more attractive option for launch vehicles, electric vehicles, and commercial satellite applications.The proposed lithium-ion batteryanodes will be applicable to other battery powered systems. This includes further aerospace (satellite power), commercial (geophysical exploration, underwater vehicles, underwater lighting, electric vehicle), and medical (neural stimulators, portableequipment power) applications.

Principal Investigator:

Stephen Glade
Research Scientist
8187686420
sgladepm@hotmail.com

Business Contact:

Andrew Sherman
President/CEO
8187686420
powdermet@earthlink.net
Small Business Information at Submission:

POWDERMET, INC.
9960 Glenoaks Blvd, Unit A Sun Valley, CA 91352

EIN/Tax ID: 954616398
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No