Nanocomposite Ion Conductors from Branced Aramid Nanofibers for Zn Thin Film Batteries

Abstract

To develop alternative thin film batteries (TFBs) that are air-stable and easy to manufacture while allowing reduced weight/volume/cost of packaging. Most TFBs use lithium metal anodes and solid ion conducting ceramics (e.g. lithium phosphorus oxynitride) as electrolytes. These TFBs provide excellent electrochemical stability,dendrite suppression, and high ionic conductivity. However, they require high vacuum conditions for deposition thereby raising manufacturing cost. Moreover, lithium-based anodes increase flammability/vulnerability of aviation equipment.

Document Details

Document Type
DoD Grant Award
Publication Date
Jul 15, 2016
Source ID
FA95501610265

Entities

People

  • Nicholas A. Kotov

Organizations

  • Air Force Office of Scientific Research
  • United States Air Force
  • University of Michigan

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Aerospace Propulsion Engineering.
  • Nanocomposite Materials Science
  • Powder metallurgy of Titanium alloys.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology