| abstract |
The protected anode structure has an ion conductive protective film structure and an anode backside that engage with a compliant seal structure, which effectively seals the active metal anode inside the anode compartment. The seal prevents the active metal from causing harmful reactions with the environment outside of the anode compartment, which may include substances that corrode aqueous, ambient air and / or other active metals. The compliant seal structure is substantially impermeable to anolyte, catholyte, species dissolved in electrolyte and moisture and is compliant to changes in anode volume to maintain physical continuity between the anode protective structure and the anode backside. to be. The protected anode structure can be used in battery cells of various configurations, including the arrangement of the protected anode structure, and the protected anode structure or arrangement.n n n n Battery, cell, protected anode structure, compliant seal structure |