NANOPHASE ELECTRODE MATERIALS FOR HIGH ENERGY BATTERY

心脏辅助装置(VAD)对高强度的 性能可充电电池，植入式和外置式。高 能量密度(可植入的体积法和外部的重量法) 和长周期寿命是必不可少的。显然，安全和质量问题 控制是最重要的，特别是对于可植入的应用。我们 Nanocorp，Inc.(USN)的成立是为了将一类新的 “纳米”材料(即几个数量级的原子尺度粒子 纳米)作为高性能充电的活性成分 碱性电池。美国Nanocorp，Inc.的原则已经开发出来 用于合成的专利创新材料工艺 有望提高电池能量的纳米结构材料 密度、循环寿命和额定容量，以及降低 活性材料的制造成本。 该新方法可应用于多种电池材料， 包括氢氧化镍、氢氧化镍和二氧化锰，两者都是 其目前用于消费电池。拟议的计划将 重点研究了这两种纳米材料的制备。USN和a 战略合作伙伴(电力能源公司)将对这些材料进行评估 使用EEI独特的堆叠式晶片的双极Ni-MM和Mn02-MH电池 单元格几何。可行性将被证明，一个最优的系统 将被选为第二阶段开发/商业化。 建议的商业应用： 美国Nanocorp计划将市场渗透率大幅提升至每年160亿美元 市场将代表电池的范式转变 行业，对改进医疗和医疗用电池的影响 无数其他应用，包括“3Cs”消费电子产品， 无绳割草机、滑板车、混合动力和电动汽车。

Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs) have a critical need for high performance rechargeable batteries, both implantable and external. High energy density (volumetric for implantable and gravimetric for external) and long cycle life are essential. Clearly, issues of safety and quality control are paramount, especially for implant able applications. US Nanocorp, Inc. (USN) has been created to commercialize a new class of "nanophase" materials (i.e. atomic-scale particles on the order of several nanometers) as the active ingredients for high performance rechargeable alkaline batteries. The principals of US Nanocorp, Inc. have developed proprietary innovative materials processes for the synthesis of nanostructured materials that are anticipated to improve battery energy density, cycle life, and rate capability as well as reduce the manufacturing cost of the active materials. This novel approach can be applied to a wide array of battery materials, including nickel hydroxide, Ni(OH) 2, and manganese dioxide, Mn02, both of which are presently used in consumer batteries. The proposed program will focus on fabrication of these two materials in nanophase form. USN and a strategic partner (Electro Energy, Inc.) will evaluate these materials in bipolar Ni-MM and Mn02-MH batteries using EEI's unique stackable wafer cell geometry. Feasibility will be demonstrated and an optimal system will be chosen for Phase II development/commercialization. PROPOSED COMMERCIAL APPLICATION: US Nanocorp envisions a significant market penetration into a $16 B/annum market place which would represent a paradigm shift in the battery industry, with implications for improved batteries for medical and a myriad of other applications, including "3Cs" consumer electronics, cordless mowers, scooters, and hybrid and electric vehicles.