EP0147402A1 - Cellule electrochimique - Google Patents
Cellule electrochimiqueInfo
- Publication number
- EP0147402A1 EP0147402A1 EP84901144A EP84901144A EP0147402A1 EP 0147402 A1 EP0147402 A1 EP 0147402A1 EP 84901144 A EP84901144 A EP 84901144A EP 84901144 A EP84901144 A EP 84901144A EP 0147402 A1 EP0147402 A1 EP 0147402A1
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- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- cathode
- air
- electrolyte
- electrochemical cell
- air cathode
- Prior art date
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- 239000003792 electrolyte Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 28
- MHAJPDPJQMAIIY-UHFFFAOYSA-N Hydrogen peroxide Chemical compound OO MHAJPDPJQMAIIY-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims abstract description 20
- QVGXLLKOCUKJST-UHFFFAOYSA-N atomic oxygen Chemical compound [O] QVGXLLKOCUKJST-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims abstract description 19
- 239000001301 oxygen Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 19
- 229910052760 oxygen Inorganic materials 0.000 claims abstract description 19
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 claims abstract description 16
- 229910052744 lithium Inorganic materials 0.000 claims abstract description 13
- WHXSMMKQMYFTQS-UHFFFAOYSA-N Lithium Chemical compound [Li] WHXSMMKQMYFTQS-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims abstract description 12
- 238000006243 chemical reaction Methods 0.000 claims abstract description 11
- 150000002500 ions Chemical class 0.000 claims abstract description 6
- 238000000354 decomposition reaction Methods 0.000 claims abstract description 4
- 239000003570 air Substances 0.000 claims description 44
- 239000007800 oxidant agent Substances 0.000 claims description 9
- 239000007864 aqueous solution Substances 0.000 claims description 6
- 239000012530 fluid Substances 0.000 claims description 5
- 230000002209 hydrophobic effect Effects 0.000 claims description 4
- XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N water Substances O XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 4
- 239000012080 ambient air Substances 0.000 claims description 3
- 238000003487 electrochemical reaction Methods 0.000 claims description 3
- 239000000243 solution Substances 0.000 claims description 3
- 239000006193 liquid solution Substances 0.000 claims 1
- 230000003197 catalytic effect Effects 0.000 abstract description 5
- 239000008151 electrolyte solution Substances 0.000 abstract 1
- WMFOQBRAJBCJND-UHFFFAOYSA-M Lithium hydroxide Chemical compound [Li+].[OH-] WMFOQBRAJBCJND-UHFFFAOYSA-M 0.000 description 3
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 description 3
- 150000002978 peroxides Chemical class 0.000 description 3
- 230000000153 supplemental effect Effects 0.000 description 3
- 229910052751 metal Inorganic materials 0.000 description 2
- 239000002184 metal Substances 0.000 description 2
- KJTLSVCANCCWHF-UHFFFAOYSA-N Ruthenium Chemical compound [Ru] KJTLSVCANCCWHF-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 239000004809 Teflon Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229920006362 Teflon® Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 230000006978 adaptation Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000002411 adverse Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000005275 alloying Methods 0.000 description 1
- 229910052782 aluminium Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- XAGFODPZIPBFFR-UHFFFAOYSA-N aluminium Chemical compound [Al] XAGFODPZIPBFFR-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 238000010349 cathodic reaction Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000001257 hydrogen Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229910052739 hydrogen Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 125000004435 hydrogen atom Chemical class [H]* 0.000 description 1
- 239000011159 matrix material Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000000203 mixture Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229910052697 platinum Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- BASFCYQUMIYNBI-UHFFFAOYSA-N platinum Substances [Pt] BASFCYQUMIYNBI-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 229910052707 ruthenium Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 229920003002 synthetic resin Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 239000000057 synthetic resin Substances 0.000 description 1
Classifications
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01M—PROCESSES OR MEANS, e.g. BATTERIES, FOR THE DIRECT CONVERSION OF CHEMICAL ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY
- H01M12/00—Hybrid cells; Manufacture thereof
- H01M12/04—Hybrid cells; Manufacture thereof composed of a half-cell of the fuel-cell type and of a half-cell of the primary-cell type
Definitions
- This invention relates to electrochemical cells and in particular to electrochemical cells having an air cathode.
- One conventional form of electrochemical cell for providing electrical power utilizes a lithium anode and an air cathode.
- a limitation on the power developing ability of such cells however, adversely restricts the usefulness thereof in high power density applications, such as present in aeronautical propulsion systems.
- Another form of conventional battery utilizes a lithium anode with hydrogen peroxide electrolyte.
- Such batteries provide greater power output than the air cell batteries, but have a serious disadvantage in relatively high weight and cost.
- peroxide system batteries are not adapted for use in aeronautical propulsion high power density systems.
- the present invention comprehends an improved lithium-air cell having means for providing supplemental oxidizer to the cathode reaction whenever the air cathode reaction cannot provi ⁇ e a sufficiently high rate of electrochemical reaction. More specifically, the novel method of the present invention comprehends contacting a first surface portion of the air cathode with atmospheric air, and contacting a second surface portion of the air cathode with an electrolyte containing soluble oxygen for providing oxidizer to the cathooe. The invention comprehends the method of providing electrical energy in such an electrochemical cell by providing the oxidizer to the cathode in the event the air cathode reaction with the contacted air is insufficient to provide the desired rate of electrochemical reaction of the cell.
- the invention comprehends the further step of catalyzing the decomposition of the soluble oxygen which may be present in the form of H 2 O 2 in the electrolyte for increasing the reaction thereof with the cathode ions.
- the invention further comprehends the provision of an electrochemical cell having a lithium anode and a hydrophobic air cathode comprising a porous element having a first surface portion exposed to ambient air and fluid electrolyte comprising an aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide contacted with a second surface portion of the air cathode porous element.
- the invention further comprehends the provision in such an electrochemical cell of means disposed intermediate the anode and catho ⁇ e for catalyzing the composition of the hydrogen peroxide and the reaction between the hydrogen peroxi ⁇ e and the cathode ions.
- the air cathode is porous.
- the electrolyte is flowed through the cell.
- the concentration of the soluble oxygen in the electrolyte may be varied selectively to meet the power demand needs. Alternatively, the rate of flow of the electrolyte may be controlled for this purpose.
- the method of providing electrical energy and the electrochemical cell structure utilizing the method are extremely simple and economical, while yet providing a highly improved, lightweight air cathode electrochemical cell power supply permitting high power demand when desired.
- an electrochemical cell generally designated 10 is shown to include an anode 11, an air cathode 12, and a catalytic screen 13 interposed between the anode and cathode within an outer housing 14.
- One surface 15 of the air cathode is exposed to ambient atmosphere in a chamber 16 of housing 14, and the opposite surface 17 of the air cathode is contacted by electrolyte fluid 18 flowed through a second chamber 19 in housing 14 as by a suitable pump 20.
- the electrolyte is provided from a reservoir 21 for suitable delivery when needed.
- anode 11 comprises a lithium anode which may comprise elemental lithium metal or lithium alloyed with alloying material, such as small amounts of aluminum.
- the air cathode 12 may comprise a conventional cathode structure formed of a suitable porous hydrophobic material, such as Teflon synthetic resin coated with a suitable catalytic material, such as a graphite-platinum matrix, for catalyzing the cathodic reaction of atmospheric oxygen with cathode ions.
- the catalytic screen 13 illustratively may comprise a woven metal wire screen formed of suitable catalytic metal, such as paladium ruthenium, or silverplated wire.
- the electrolyte comprises a fluid containing soluble oxygen for providing a supplemental oxidizer to the cathode.
- the electrolyte comprises a solution of 4.2 + molar lithium hydroxide in water with a preselected concentartion of H 2 O 2 .
- the H 2 O 2 provides water soluble oxygen for providing the oxidizer to the cathode reaction whenever the air cathode reaction is insufficient to meet the power demands of the cell.
- the H 2 O 2 may be present in a concentration of up to approximately 1.0 molar in the aqueous solution.
- the invention comprehends an improved method of providing electrical energy from an electrochemical cell having a lithium-containing anode and an air cathode, wherein supplemental oxidizer is provided to the cathode as required to meet intermittent high power demands exceeding the ability of the cathode to provide the desired power by an air cathode reaction with atmospheric air alone.
- the present invention is advantageously adapted for use in aeronautical propulsion applications.
- a hydrogen peroxide cell of the prior art was utilized to provide the electrical power in the power plant of a Hughes Model 269 helicopter, the hydrogen peroxide weight accounted for 50 percent of the entire power train.
- use of an electrochemical cell in accordance with this invention providing approximately 400 ma/cm 2 out of a design load of 1000 ma/cm 2 , would reduce the peroxide weight by 40 percent or more, and thus substantially improve the power-to-weight ratio of the electrochemical cell system, making it advantageously adapted for such aeronautical propulsion use.
- other industrial applications requiring high intermittent power demand output at light weight of the electrochemical cell structure may utilize the method and apparatus of the present invention advantageously.
- the foregoing disclosure of specific embodiments is illustrative of the broad inventive concepts comprehended by the invention.
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- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Manufacturing & Machinery (AREA)
- Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
- Chemical Kinetics & Catalysis (AREA)
- Electrochemistry (AREA)
- General Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
- Hybrid Cells (AREA)
- Primary Cells (AREA)
- Electrolytic Production Of Non-Metals, Compounds, Apparatuses Therefor (AREA)
Abstract
Procédé et appareil pour fournir de l'énergie électrique. L'appareil est une cellule électrochimique (10) possédant une anode (11) contenant du lithium et une cathode d'air (12). Une solution électrolyte (18) contenant de l'oxygène soluble est mise en contact par écoulement avec une surface de la cathode d'air. La surface opposée de la cathode d'air est exposée à l'atmosphère ambiante. Un écran catalytique (13) est prévu entre l'anode et la cathode à l'endroit où l'oxygène soluble est présent dans l'électrolyte sous forme de H2O2 pour catalyser la décomposition de H2O2 et la réaction entre H2O2 et les ions cathodiques. Une pompe (20) est prévue pour effectuer la régulation sélective de la vitesse d'écoulement de l'électrolyte.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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US49725283A | 1983-05-19 | 1983-05-19 | |
US497252 | 1983-05-19 |
Publications (2)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
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EP0147402A1 true EP0147402A1 (fr) | 1985-07-10 |
EP0147402A4 EP0147402A4 (fr) | 1986-01-07 |
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EP19840901144 Withdrawn EP0147402A4 (fr) | 1983-05-19 | 1984-02-13 | Cellule electrochimique. |
Country Status (10)
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EP (1) | EP0147402A4 (fr) |
JP (1) | JPS60501385A (fr) |
AU (1) | AU557412B2 (fr) |
BR (1) | BR8406892A (fr) |
CA (1) | CA1219309A (fr) |
ES (1) | ES532630A0 (fr) |
IT (1) | IT1177735B (fr) |
MX (1) | MX157379A (fr) |
NO (1) | NO850146L (fr) |
WO (1) | WO1984004630A1 (fr) |
Families Citing this family (2)
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CA1276972C (fr) * | 1986-10-22 | 1990-11-27 | David S. Strong | Accumulateur air-metal multi-element |
CN107317051B (zh) * | 2017-06-05 | 2020-03-20 | 南京大学 | 一种以过氧化氢为添加剂的锂-氧气电池电解液的制备方法 |
Citations (3)
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GB530859A (en) * | 1938-07-06 | 1940-12-23 | Erich Marhenkel | Improvements in or relating to galvanic dry cells |
CH406336A (de) * | 1963-01-09 | 1966-01-31 | Goldbergher Max | Brennstoffzelle |
US4296184A (en) * | 1980-01-03 | 1981-10-20 | Stachurski John Z O | Electrochemical cell |
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US3507703A (en) * | 1967-03-08 | 1970-04-21 | North American Rockwell | Alkali metal-air high energydensity fuel cell |
US4126733A (en) * | 1976-05-10 | 1978-11-21 | Sorapec Societe de Recherches et d'Application Electronchimiques | Electrochemical generator comprising an electrode in the form of a suspension |
US4220690A (en) * | 1979-06-28 | 1980-09-02 | Institute Of Gas Technology | Secondary zinc/oxygen electrochemical cells using inorganic oxyacid electrolytes |
US4317863A (en) * | 1980-06-03 | 1982-03-02 | Universal Fuel Systems, Inc. | Fuel cell |
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1984
- 1984-02-13 BR BR8406892A patent/BR8406892A/pt unknown
- 1984-02-13 WO PCT/US1984/000203 patent/WO1984004630A1/fr not_active Application Discontinuation
- 1984-02-13 EP EP19840901144 patent/EP0147402A4/fr not_active Withdrawn
- 1984-02-13 JP JP59501121A patent/JPS60501385A/ja active Pending
- 1984-02-13 AU AU25780/84A patent/AU557412B2/en not_active Ceased
- 1984-02-16 CA CA000447651A patent/CA1219309A/fr not_active Expired
- 1984-05-07 MX MX201264A patent/MX157379A/es unknown
- 1984-05-17 IT IT48210/84A patent/IT1177735B/it active
- 1984-05-18 ES ES532630A patent/ES532630A0/es active Granted
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- 1985-01-14 NO NO850146A patent/NO850146L/no unknown
Patent Citations (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB530859A (en) * | 1938-07-06 | 1940-12-23 | Erich Marhenkel | Improvements in or relating to galvanic dry cells |
CH406336A (de) * | 1963-01-09 | 1966-01-31 | Goldbergher Max | Brennstoffzelle |
US4296184A (en) * | 1980-01-03 | 1981-10-20 | Stachurski John Z O | Electrochemical cell |
Non-Patent Citations (2)
Title |
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE FOURTH INTERSOCIETY ENERGY CONVERSION ENGINEERING CONFERENCE, 22nd-26th September 1969, Washington, D.C., pages 904-910; S. ZAROMB: "An aluminum-hydrogen peroxide power source" * |
See also references of WO8404630A1 * |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
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MX157379A (es) | 1988-11-18 |
IT1177735B (it) | 1987-08-26 |
AU2578084A (en) | 1984-12-04 |
NO850146L (no) | 1985-01-14 |
ES8507735A1 (es) | 1985-09-16 |
EP0147402A4 (fr) | 1986-01-07 |
ES532630A0 (es) | 1985-09-16 |
WO1984004630A1 (fr) | 1984-11-22 |
JPS60501385A (ja) | 1985-08-22 |
BR8406892A (pt) | 1985-04-16 |
IT8448210A0 (it) | 1984-05-17 |
AU557412B2 (en) | 1986-12-18 |
CA1219309A (fr) | 1987-03-17 |
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PUAI | Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase |
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Inventor name: GALBRAITH, ANDREW, DONALD |