RECHARGEABLE BATTERY WITH IONIC LIQUID ELECTROLYTE AND ELECTRODE PRESSURE

摘要

The disclosure provides an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal rechargeable battery including an electrolyte including an ionic liquid and an alkali metal salt or alkaline earth metal salt. The battery also includes a negative electrode including a surface that contacts the electrolyte. The negative electrode also includes a negative electrode active material. The battery further includes a positive electrode including a surface that contacts the electrolyte. The positive electrode also includes a positive electrode active material. The battery also includes an electronically insulative separator between the positive electrode and the negative electrode and a casing surrounding the electrolyte, electrodes, and separator. The battery additionally includes a pressure application system that applies pressure to at least a portion of the electrode surfaces contacting the electrolyte.