Electrolytic cell formation
AssigneeOur Next Energy, Inc.
InventorsQingcheng Zeng, Steven Kaye
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Abstract
Apparatus and method for forming solid-electrolyte-interface layers on electrodes of a plurality of electrolytic cells involves use of a cell formation fixture configured to define a scalable and pressurizable volume containing the electrolytic cells, while exposing terminals of the cells to ambient atmospheric pressure.
Claims24
An electrolytic cell formation apparatus comprising:
- a fixture configured for holding a plurality of electrolytic cells, the fixture defining a sealable volume that can be pressurized with a fluid to exert a pressure on walls of the plurality of electrolytic cells that is greater than ambient pressure, while exposing terminals to ambient pressure.
A method of forming a solid-electrolyte-interface layer on electrodes of a plurality of electrolytic cells, comprising:
- positioning a plurality of electrolytic cells in a formation fixture configured to define a sealable volume;
- sealing and pressurizing the sealable volume with a fluid;
- and
- applying a charging current to terminals of the plurality of cells.
The method of 13, wherein the fluid inlet is provided through the side wall for introducing pressurized fluid into the sealable volume.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.