@inproceedings{50c23624d3ad46e1ac8f52c93924cfd3,
title = "Encapsulating battery components with melting gels",
abstract = "For forming hermetic seals, melting gels are being studied as an alternative to epoxy. A typical melting gel is prepared by mixing together methyltriethoxysilane (MTES) and dimethyldiethoxysilane (DMDES), precursors with one or two methyl groups substituted for ethoxy. The methyl groups do not hydrolyze, which limits the network-forming capability of the precursors and contributes to the unusual softening behavior of the gels. The hermeticity of melting gels has been evaluated, both in contact with ionizing solvents used in electrolytes and in contact with metallic lithium. Melting gels limit gas transport and protect battery components.",
author = "Klein, {Lisa C.} and Andrei Jitianu",
year = "2014",
doi = "10.1002/9781118996652.ch23",
language = "English (US)",
series = "Ceramic Transactions",
publisher = "American Ceramic Society",
pages = "279--286",
editor = "Tatsuki Ohji and Josef Matyas and Manjooran, {Navin Jose} and Gary Pickrell and Andrei Jitianu",
booktitle = "Advances in Materials Science for Environmental and Energy Technologies III",
address = "United States",
note = "Advances in Materials Science for Environmental and Energy Technologies III - Materials Science and Technology 2013 Conference and Exhibition, MS and T 2013 ; Conference date: 27-10-2013 Through 31-10-2013",
}