Molecular Rebar Design, LLC

University of Colorado

Vinay Bhat

Clive P Bosnyak

Malcolm F Finlayson

Nancy Henderson

Emily Barton Cole

Jerzy Gazda

Kurt W Swogger

Se-Hee Lee

Tyler Evans

Daniela Molina Piper

Jerry Martin

Jerry Gazda

Malcolm Francis Finlayson

The present application pertains to dispersions comprising oxidized, discrete carbon nanotubes and high-surface area carbon nanotubes. The oxidized, discrete carbon nanotubes comprise an interior and exterior surface, each surface comprising an interior surface oxidized species content and an exterior surface oxidized species content. The interior surface oxidized species content differs from the exterior surface oxidized species content by at least 20%, and as high as 100%. The high-surface area nanotubes are generally single-wall nanotubes. The BET surface area of the high-surface area nanotubes is from about 550 m/g to about 1500 m/g according to ASTM D6556-16. The aspect ratio is at least about 500 up to about 6000. The dispersions comprise from about 0.1 to about 30% by weight nanotubes based on the total weight of the dispersion.

Dispersions comprising high surface area nanotubes and discrete carbon nanotubes

High-surface area carbon nanotubes having targeted, or selective, species of oxygen containing species levels, types and/or content on either or both of the interior and exterior of the tube walls are claimed. Such carbon nanotubes can have little to none inner tube surface oxygen containing species, or differing amounts and/or types of oxygen containing species between the tubes' inner and outer surfaces or amongst the carbon nanotubes. Additionally, such high-surface area carbon nanotubes or their assemblages may have greater lengths and diameters, creating useful mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties.

Lithium ion battery using high surface area nanotubes

High-surface area carbon nanotubes having targeted, or selective, oxidation levels and/or content on the interior and exterior of the tube walls are claimed. Such carbon nanotubes can have little to no inner tube surface oxidation, or differing amounts and/or types of oxidation between the tubes' inner and outer surfaces. Additionally, such high-surface area carbon nanotubes may have greater lengths and diameters, creating useful mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties.

The disclosure includes a composition of matter including a film formed on substantially all nSi-cPAN particles included in an electrode, the film including fluorine, oxygen, sulfur, carbon and lithium.

Stable silicon-ionic liquid interface lithium-ion batteries

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Austin, TX, United States of America

Vinay Bhat