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[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional patent application with the serial No. 60/350,127, filed Jan. 18, 2002, and U.S. provisional patent application with the serial No. 60/327,468, filed Oct. 5, 2001, both of which are incorporated herein by reference.
[0002] This invention was made with Government support. The Government has certain rights in the invention.
[0003] The field of the invention is high energy density batteries.
[0004] Among numerous other uses, high energy density batteries find various applications in back-up power systems, electric and hybrid vehicles, and consumer electronics. Exemplary applications include data loggers that make measurements in difficult environments (e.g., ocean floor or high altitudes) and larger stand-alone instrumentation (e.g., backup power sources for telephone lines).
[0005] Batteries typically comprise two major components, electrodes (an anode and a cathode), and an electrolyte. The electrodes can be viewed as the phase through which charge is carried by electronic movement, and typical electrodes include metals or semiconductors, but may also be solid or liquid. The electrolyte can be viewed as the phase through which charge is carried by the movement of ions. Electrolytes may be any phase on the continuum of liquid to solid, including gels, pastes, fused salts, or ionically conducting solids, such as sodium beta-alumina, which has mobile sodium ions (Bard, Allen J. and Larry R. Faulkner, Electrochemical Methods: Fundamentals and Applications, John Wiley & Sons (New York), 1980).
[0006] The individual components of batteries are constantly being investigated for materials and methods that will improve the energy density of the battery, increase the efficiency of the battery, and improve the safety aspects of the use and storage of the battery and its components. Table 1 shows the specific energy densities of exemplary known battery systems.
[0007] In addition to these major battery systems, other experimental high energy density batteries are being developed. An example is the lithium/water battery. Prototype lithium/water batteries using a 30-cm diameter, 30-cm thick solid cylindrical lithium anode with a weight of 11.5 Kg have been designed to deliver 2 W at 1.4V for about one year with a specific energy of 1800 to 2400 Wh/Kg, based on lithium only since the water is continuously pumped to the anode. Various patents have disclosed the use and modification of lithium-water batteries (see e.g., U.S. Pat. No. 5,376,475 issued to Ovshinsky et al.; U.S. Pat. No. 5,427,873 issued to Shuster; U.S. Pat. No. 4,001,043 issued to Momyer; U.S. Pat. No. 4,709,882 issued to Galbraith). Generally, lithium has been the anode material of choice for these batteries because of its high voltage, reactivity, high capacity and low equivalent weight. However, the addition of water to lithium batteries has proven to lower the specific energy and efficiency of the battery relative to other similar batteries.
[0008] Lithium/water batteries also produce hydrogen gas as a product of the electrochemical reaction in the cells. The production of hydrogen gas creates an explosion hazard and is, therefore, considered highly unsafe. The lithium/air and aluminum/air batteries have the highest theoretical specific energy and good efficiency, but air needs to be fed to the cathode in order for the battery to operate. There are other combinations of materials that are used in a �sealed� battery�such that air cannot reach or �be fed� to the cathode. Lithium/hydrogen peroxide batteries generally employ the following electrochemical cell reaction:
2Li+H2O+H2O2 2LiOH.H2O.
[0009] Although the lithium/hydrogen peroxide battery does not electrochemically produce any hydrogen gas in significant quantities, it nevertheless includes hydrogen peroxide, which is inherently unstable and is known to decompose with the release of oxygen even at room temperature. On the other hand, lithium may chemically react with water in a parasitic corrosion reaction that produces no electricity but produces hydrogen. This release of oxygen and hydrogen makes the lithium hydrogen peroxide battery intrinsically unstable. Therefore, there is still a need to develop batteries that have a relatively high specific energy density, have high efficiencies, can be sealed, are intrinsically more stable, and are relatively safe to store and operate.
[0010] The present invention is directed to configurations and methods for a battery having a non-aqueous electrolyte, and in which an anode includes a metal, a cathode includes an active oxygen species, and wherein oxidation of the metal and reduction of the active oxygen species provides the current of the battery.
[0011] In one aspect of the inventive subject matter, suitable metals include an alkali metal, an alkaline-earth metal, and aluminum, and it is particularly preferred that the metal is lithium, sodium, magnesium, or aluminum. Where the active oxygen containing species is inorganic, it is generally preferred that the active oxygen species is ionically coupled to a metal, and most preferably to lithium (thereby forming lithium peroxide). On the other hand, where the active oxygen containing species is organic, it is generally preferred that the active oxygen species is covalently coupled to an organic peroxide-containing material.
[0012] Especially preferred electrolytes are non-aqueous electrolyte (typically substantially free of water), and exemplary preferred electrolytes include lithium hexafluorophosphate in ethylene carbonate and dimethyl carbonate, or a mixture of ethylene carbonate, dimethyl carbonate, and triethylphosphate. Alternatively, the electrolyte may comprise a polymer electrolyte.
[0013] In further especially preferred aspects, the metal is selected from the group consisting of lithium, magnesium, cesium, and aluminum, and the active oxygen species is provided by lithium peroxide (which may or may not be dispersed in a carrier carbon-containing carrier (e.g., carbon nanotubes or carbon black)).
[0014] Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments of the invention, along with the accompanying drawings.
[0015]FIG. 1 is a schematic side and frontal view of an exemplary battery configuration according to the inventive subject matter.
[0016]FIG. 2 is a first scanning electron micrograph of an exemplary cathode material according to the inventive subject matter.
[0017]FIG. 3 is a second scanning electron micrograph of an exemplary cathode material according to the inventive subject matter.
[0018]FIG. 4 is a graph indicating a voltage discharge profile of an exemplary lithium/lithium peroxide carbon nanotube battery according to the inventive subject matter.
[0019]FIG. 5 is a graph indicating a voltage discharge profile of an exemplary lithium/lithium peroxide battery according to the inventive subject matter.
[0020] The present invention is directed to materials, configurations, and methods of batteries in which a metal and an active oxygen form a redox couple that generates the current provided by the battery. Particularly contemplated metal/active oxygen batteries are those that comprise a metal comprising anode, an active oxygen-containing cathode, an electrolyte, and an optional electrolyte additive.
[0021] To avoid possible confusion between a single cell and a battery which may have one or more cells, the terms �cell� and �battery� are used interchangeably, except where the context clearly indicates otherwise. As used herein the term �electrode� is used to mean a phase through which charge is carried by electronic movement. Electrodes can be metals or semiconductors, and they can be solid or liquid. Also as used herein, the term �electrolyte� is generally defined as a phase through which charge is carried by the movement of ions. Electrolytes may be any phase on the continuum of liquid to solid, including gels, pastes, fused salts, or ionically conducting solids, such as sodium β-alumina, which has mobile sodium ions. As used herein the terms �anode material� and �anode� are used interchangeably, except where the context clearly indicates otherwise. Similarly, the terms �cathode material� and �cathode� are used interchangeably. These definitions are intended to eliminate confusion over the exact point at which the respective electrode material(s) is incorporated into, and thus becomes an electrode.
[0022] With respect to the anode, it is generally contemplated that the anode comprises at least one metal, preferably an alkali metal, an alkaline-earth metal, a transition metal, or aluminum. The term �metal� as used herein broadly refers to a material having metallic properties, including metallic luster, electrical conductivity, and substantial physical strength. Particularly preferred metals include one or more elements selected from one of the metal and transition metal groups of the periodic table, alloys of such metals, metal ceramics (inclusions), superalloys, fusible alloys, metal intercalation compounds or materials, and amalgams. As further used herein, the term �alkali metal� refers to those elements that are in the IA group of the periodic table (e.g., lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, cesium and francium).
[0023] Where contemplated metals are alkali metals, lithium, sodium, and potassium are preferred, and especially lithium and sodium (and most preferably lithium). As still further used herein, the phrase �earth-alkaline metal� refers to elements that are in the IIA group of the periodic table (e.g., beryllium, magnesium, calcium, barium, strontium and radium). Where contemplated metals are earth-alkaline metals, beryllium and magnesium are preferred. Furthermore, as used herein, the phrase �transition metal� refers to elements that are in the d-block and f-block of the Periodic Chart of the Elements, which may exhibit a variety of oxidation states, and which may form numerous complex ions. As used herein, the term �d-block� refers to those elements that have electrons filling the 3d, 4d, 5d, and 6d orbitals, and the term �f-block� refers to those elements that have electrons filling the 4f and 5f orbitals (including lanthamides and the actinides). Preferred transition metals are those transition metals that are desirable for use in the electronics, computer, and semiconductor industries. Consequently, contemplated transition metals include cobalt, copper, nickel, vanadium, chromium, platinum, gold, silver, tungsten, and molybdenum. More preferred transition metals include copper, nickel, platinum, gold, silver, and tungsten, and even more preferred transition metals include zinc, copper and nickel. The term �transition metal� also includes alloys, metal/metal composites, metal ceramic composites, and metal polymer composites, as well as other metal composites.
[0024] The anode material may advantageously be supported by a current collector. Platinum, gold, nickel, copper, stainless steel, and titanium are all suitable current collectors. The anode material may also be bound to the support by a suitable binder, such as fluororesin, polyvinylidene fluoride, ethylene-propylene-diene copolymer, styrene-butadiene rubber, carboxymethylcellulose, and the like. Such binders may be present in any appropriate amount from about 1% to about 20% by weight of the active electrode material, and more preferably from about 5% to about 10% by weight. A conducting filler may also be present with the binder, such as acetylene black, carbon nanotubes or graphite in an amount of from about 1% to about 20% of the weight of the binder and active electrode material and preferably from about 2% to about 5%.
[0025] With respect to the cathode material, is contemplated that the cathode material comprises any material that includes an active oxygen species ionically or covalently bound to a metal, carbon, silicon or other suitable element. The term �active oxygen species� as used herein refers to a reactive, and especially to O2 − and O2 2−. While not excluded from the definition of active oxygen species, H2O2 is generally not preferred as material comprising an active oxygen species.
[0026] Suitable cathode materials may therefore include organic, inorganic, organometallic or polymeric materials. For example, organic compounds and materials may comprise any suitable combination of alkyl, alkenyl, alkoxy or aryl groups, as long as the organic compound or material comprises an active oxygen species or the ability to generate an active oxygen species.
[0027] The term �alkyl� is used herein to mean a branched or unbranched saturated hydrocarbon group of 1 to 24 carbon atoms, such as methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, isobutyl, t-butyl, octyl, decyl, tetradecyl, hexadecyl, eicosyl, tetracosyl and the like. Preferred alkyl groups herein contain 1 to 12 carbon atoms. The term �alkenyl� is used herein to mean a branched or unbranched hydrocarbon chain containing from 2 to 24 carbon atoms and at least one double bond. Preferred alkenyl groups herein contain 1 to 12 carbon atoms. The term �alkoxy� is used herein to mean an alkyl group bound through a single, terminal ether linkage; that is, an �alkoxy� group may be defined as �OR wherein R is alkyl as defined above. The term �aryl� is used herein to mean a monocyclic aromatic species of 5 to 7 carbon atoms, and is typically phenyl. Optionally, these groups are substituted with one to four, more preferably one to two, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, hydroxy, and/or nitro substituents. �Optional� or �optionally� means that the subsequently described circumstance may or may not occur, and that the description includes instances in which said circumstance occurs and instances in which it does not. For example, the phrase �Optionally, these groups are substituted.� means that these groups may or may not be substituted and that the description includes both the instance when the groups are substituted and the instance when the groups are not substituted. The term �aralkylene� is used herein to mean moieties containing both alkylene and monocyclic aryl species, typically containing less than about 12 carbon atoms in the alkylene portion, and wherein the aryl substituent is bonded to the structure of interest through an alkylene linking group. Exemplary aralkylene groups have the structure �(CH2)j�Ar wherein �j� is an integer in the range of 1 to 6 and wherein �Ar� is an aryl species.
[0028] Organic materials contemplated herein may also comprise polymers and/or monomers. Preferred organic materials are those that are peroxide-based. The term �peroxide-based� is used herein to mean any compound that contains a bivalent O�O group, which in other words means that the oxygen atoms are univalent. Thus, exemplary contemplated organic peroxides include acetyl acetone peroxide, acetyl benzoyl peroxide, acetyl cyclohexanesulphonyl peroxide, tert-amyl hydroperoxide, tert-amyl peroxyacetate, tert-amyl peroxybenzoate, tert-amyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate, tert-amyl peroxy-2-ethylhexyl carbonate, tert-amyl peroxyneodecanoate, tert-amyl peroxypivalate, tert-amylperoxy-3,5,5-trimethylhexanoate, tert-butyl cumyl peroxide, n-butyl-4,4-di-(tert-butylperoxy)valerate, tert-butyl hydroperoxide, tert-butyl hydroperoxide+di-tert-butylperoxide, tert-butyl monoperoxymaleate, and tert-butyl monoperoxyphthalate.
[0029] Suitable inorganic compounds and materials for cathode materials are those that comprise an active oxygen species or the ability to generate an active oxygen species. Preferred inorganic compounds are inorganic peroxides, such as bis(trimethylsilyl)peroxide, halogen oxides, chlorine oxide, haloites, chlorites, etc. The terms �halogen� and �halo� are used to mean fluoro, chloro, bromo, or iodo, and usually relates to halo substitution for a hydrogen atom in an organic compound.
[0030] In yet further alternative aspects, cathode materials may also comprise metal peroxides or superoxides, such as lithium peroxide, sodium peroxide, lithium superoxide, sodium superoxide, etc. While not limiting to the inventive subject matter, it is generally preferred that the cathode material is thermally stable and has a small particle size (e.g., particles between 100 micrometers and 10 nanometers, and more preferably between 10 micrometers and 50 nanometers).
[0031] Where appropriate, it is contemplated that the cathode material may also include a metal intercalation compound or material. The phrase �metal intercalation compound or material� is used herein to mean a compound comprised of a crystalline lattice that acts as an electron donor and �foreign� electron acceptor atoms interspersed or diffused between the planes of the lattice. Contemplated intercalation compounds are those compounds that comprise orderly stacked layers of crystals, such as graphite. Preferred metal intercalation compounds or materials are those that comprise graphite; alkali metals, such as lithium; transition metals, such as copper, silver, zinc or nickel; tin-based composites; anhydrous metal nitrates, such as copper and zinc nitrates; metal nitrides, such as trilithium nitride; titanium disulfides and metal dioxides. Most preferred metal intercalation compounds are those that comprise graphite. Furthermore, preferred anode materials include those that comprise active materials that have a small particle size, such as those particles with sizes that are between 100 micrometers and 10 nanometers, and more preferably those particles with sizes that are between 10 micrometers and 50 nanometers.
[0032] Cathode materials may also be formulated with suitable binders, additives or other compositions. Preferable additives to the cathode materials comprise platinum black and at least one polymer binder, such as polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF). The platinum black may also be replaced with platinum supported on carbon or platinum-coated metal powders, such as aluminum and copper. Conductive non-reactive additives may also be used.
[0033] With respect to the electrolyte, it is generally contemplated that suitable electrolytes may occur in any form, including liquid, semi-solid, or even solid. Of course, the electrolyte must cooperate with the active electrode material(s) to provide chemical reactions that store and release electrical energy, and many such chemistries are already known. Thus, for lithium ion batteries, the electrolyte is generally selected from a lithium ion-conducting chemical such as lithium hexafluorophosphate in ethylene carbonate and dimethyl carbonate, or a mixture of ethylene carbonate/dimethyl carbonate/triethylphosphate.
[0034] It should be especially appreciated that suitable electrolytes are non-aqueous electrolytes, wherein the term �non-aqueous electrolytes� refers to any electrolyte with a water content of less than 1% (by vol.), more typically less than 0.5% (by vol.), and most typically less than 0.1% (by vol.). Where contemplated batteries are secondary batteries (and both, primary and secondary batteries are contemplated), it is generally preferred that the water content of suitable electrolytes is less than 100 ppm, more typically less than 50 ppm, and most typically less than 30 ppm. Also, for safe operation of the cell, the electrolyte may advantageously be chosen from a non-flammable group of chemicals.
[0035] The terms �fire-retardant�, �flame-retardant�, �fire-resistant� and �nonflammable� are used interchangeably herein to mean a reduction or elimination of the tendency of a combustible material to bum, i.e., a �fire-retardant� material is one having a lower ignition susceptibility or, once ignited, lower flammability. Thus, a fire-retardant electrolyte composition is one in which the basic flammability has been reduced as measured by accelerated rate calorimetry (see, e.g. Von Slacken et al. Proc. Seventh Int'l Meeting on Lithium Batteries, p. 12 (1994)), or by one of the art-accepted standard flame or heat impingement tests, or other standard test of reduced flammability, for example, ASTM D2863 (limiting oxygen index) (see, e.g., Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials for Parts in Devices and Appliances, Underwriters Laboratories, Northbrook, Ill., 1991; National Fire Codes, National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, Mass., 1992; Standard Test Method for Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products, American Society for Testing and Material, Philadelphia, Pa., 1991; see, also, �Fire Retardants� in Encyclopedia of Polymer Science and Engineering, Second Edition, Vol. 10, pp. 930-1022, John Wiley & Sons (New York), 1988).
[0036] Preferably, electrolytes and electrolyte materials comprise organic liquid electrolytes, such as sulfolane, propylene carbonate, ethylene carbonate or linear carbonates. Metal salts and inorganic electrolytes may also be used, such as lithium hexafluorophosphate or lithium triflate. Most preferably, contemplated electrolytes comprise aprotic dipolar solvent electrolytes that will allow the battery to operate at higher voltages and will avoid parasitic reactions at the anode and cathode.
[0037] In yet further contemplated aspects or the inventive subject matter, the electrolyte may comprise polymeric materials that are molecularly arranged as linear, branched, cross-linked, cyclolinear, ladder, cyclomatrix, copolymer, terpolymer, or graft copolymer. Electrolytes may further comprise polymeric materials that can be defined with respect to phase as a thermoplastic, an elastomer, a plasticizer, a thermosetting resin or a polymer blend. For example, several polymer electrolytes are deemed suitable for use in high temperature conditions (e.g., those commonly experienced in batteries or fuel cells).
[0038] Examples of high temperature perfluorinated polymer electrolytes include perfluorosulfo poly(p-phenylenes), perfluorosulfo poly(p-phenyleneoxide), perfluorosulfo poly(p-phenylenesulfide), perfluorosulfo poly(p-phenylenesulfones), perfluorosulfo aromatic polyamides, perfluorosulfo aromatic polycarbonates, perfluorosulfo polyimides, perfluorosulfo polybenzazoles, perfluorosulfo poly(quinoxalines), perfluorosulfo poly(quinolines), and other perfluorosulfo high temperature polymers whose corresponding non-fluorinated non-sulfonated analogs are described by C. Arnold in Journal of Polymer Science: Macromolecular Reviews, vol.14, pp. 265-378 (1979), K. Hodd in Trends in Polymer Science, vol.1 no.5, pp. 129-137 (May 1993), Chyi-Shan Wang in Trends in Polymer Science, vol.1, no.7, pp. 199-205 (July 1993), and references therein, and in Advances in Polymer Science, vol. 117 �High Performance Polymers�, Springer-Verlag (1994). High temperature polymer electrolytes can also be formulated from blends, interpenetrating or semi-interpenetrating networks containing the described polymers, or by preparing composites of the described polymers with ceramics, such as alumina or silica. Furthermore, it is contemplated that the electrolyte may be stable or unstable on the electrode. Many known electrolytes having desirable characteristics such as low volatility, high flash point, low freezing point, or high dielectric constant, for example, are unstable on the electrodes.
[0039] To avoid the possibility of electrical short circuits, a separator or a solid polymer electrolyte may be disposed between the anode and cathode. Separators may comprise any suitable material such as a non-woven cloth of synthetic resin such as polytetrafluoroethylene, polypropylene, or polyethylene, or a woven porous body of such materials, polymer electrolytes and ceramic filled polymer electrolytes, or combinations of multi-layer composites.
[0040] Some examples of solid polymer electrolytes which carry a negative charge and have a positively charged ionic species associated with them are described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,102,751 to Narang et al. (April 1992), incorporated herein by reference above. Examples of solid polymer electrolytes which are covalently functionalized with a moiety carrying an ionic species include those described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,548,055 issued to Narang et al. (August 1996), also incorporated herein by reference above.
[0041] Mechanically strong electrolyte films which have conductivities higher that 10−3 S/cm may be formed from a combination of a liquid electrolyte plasticizer as disclosed and claimed herein or mixtures of such plasticizers, a strengthening material such as PVdF, a salt of the formula C-A, and, optionally, a solid polymer electrolyte and/or a high dielectric constant solvent such as propylene carbonate (�PC�), ethylene carbonate (�EC�), dimethoxyethane (�DME�), methoxyethoxy ethyl ether (�MEE�), and the like (see Table III). Preferably C-A is a lithium salt and the solid polymer electrolyte is a single-ion conductor polymer electrolyte as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,548,055 issued to Narang et al., incorporated herein by reference above. It may be necessary to add a glyme (e.g., dimethoxyethane (C4H10O2), diglyme (C6H14O3), triglyme (C8H18O4), tetraglyme (C10H22O5) or so on) to form a homogeneous blend of the SPE with PVdF; such compounds will typically serve not only as solvents but as additional plasticizing agents as well.
[0042] In a particularly preferred aspect of the inventive subject matter, the redox couple that provides current in a battery is formed by lithium as anode material and lithium peroxide as cathode material. It should be especially appreciated that a lithium/lithium peroxide battery will offer high energy density because it is based on the redox couple of a very strong oxidizing agent, Li2O2, and an alkali metal, lithium. Lithium being the lightest among the alkali metals, provides highest energy density to the redox couple. The electrochemical cell reaction of the lithium-lithium peroxide battery is:
[0043] The two half-cell reactions for the Li�Li2O2 pair are:
[0044] (1) Anode reaction: Li→Li++e−, and
[0045] (2) Cathode reaction: Li2O2+2e−+2Li+→2Li2O.
[0046] By using an organic solvent, the parasitic reaction (a) of lithium metal chemically reacting with water to liberate hydrogen is avoided.
[0047] (a) 2Li+2H2O→2LiOH+H2
[0048] The theoretical open-circuit voltage of the lithium/lithium peroxide battery is 2.96V, as estimated from the free energy formation of lithium peroxide (−136.5kcal/gmole). Based on the lithium peroxide electrochemical equivalent of 1168 mAh/g, the theoretical specific energy of the lithium/lithium peroxide battery is 2569 Wh/Kg. The theoretical energy density is also very high (more than 5000 Wh/L) since the battery density is about 2.
[0049] Therefore, it should be appreciated that contemplated lithium/lithium peroxide batteries have numerous advantages, including highest theoretical energy density, high voltage battery (organic aprotic solvents are used as the liquid electrolyte), and no gaseous product is formed from the electrochemical reaction.
[0050] However, it should be recognized that numerous alternative combinations between metals and active oxygen species may also be employed, and the following will provide an exemplary selection of suitable redox couples and their reactions.
[0051] Magnesium/Lithium Peroxide Battery: Lithium peroxide (like other metal peroxides) is thermodynamically stable at room temperature. The magnesium/lithium peroxide battery is thought to provide high energy density because it is based on the redox couple of a very strong oxidizing agent, Li2O2, and an alkaline-earth metal�magnesium. Lithium being the lightest among the alkali metals, provides highest energy density to the redox couple.
[0052] The two half-cell reactions for the Mg�Li2O2 pair are:
[0053] (1) Anode reaction: Mg→Mg2++2e−, and
[0054] (2) Cathode reaction: Li2O2+2e−+Mg2+→Li2O+MgO.
[0055] Thus the overall cell reaction is
[0056] (3) Mg+Li2O2→Li2O+MgO.
[0057] By using an organic solvent, the parasitic reaction (a) of magnesium metal chemically reacting with water to liberate hydrogen is avoided.
[0058] (a) 2Mg+2H2O→2MgOH+H2
[0059] Lithium/Sodium Peroxide Battery: Sodium peroxide (like other metal peroxides) is thermodynamically stable at room temperature. The lithium/sodium peroxide battery offers high energy density because it is based on the redox couple of a very strong oxidizing agent, Na2O2, and an alkali metal, lithium. Lithium being the lightest among the alkali metals, provides highest energy density to the redox couple.
[0060] The two half-cell reactions for the Li�Na2O2 pair are:
[0061] (1) Anode reaction: 2Li→2Li++2e−, and
[0062] (2) Cathode reaction: Na2O2+2e−+2Li+→Na2O+Li2O.
[0063] Thus the overall cell reaction is:
[0064] (3) 2Li+Na2O2→Na2O+Li2O.
[0065] By using an organic solvent, the parasitic reaction (a) of lithium metal chemically reacting with water to liberate hydrogen is avoided.
[0066] (a) 2Li+2H2O→2LiOH+H2
[0067] Cesium/Potassium Superoxide Battery: Potassium superoxide (like other metal superoxides) is thermodynamically stable at room temperature. The cesium/potassium superoxide battery offers high energy density because it is based on the redox couple of a very strong oxidizing agent, KO2, and an alkaline-earth metal�cesium.
[0068] The two half-cell reactions for the Cs�KO2 pair are:
[0069] (1) Anode reaction: 3Cs→3Cs++3e−, and
[0070] (2) Cathode reaction: KO2+3e−+3Cs+→KCsO+Cs2O.
[0071] Thus the overall cell reaction is:
[0072] (3) 3Cs+KO2→KCsO+Cs2O.
[0073] Aluminum/Lithium Peroxide Battery: Lithium peroxide (like other metal peroxides) is thermodynamically stable at room temperature. The aluminum/lithium peroxide battery offers high energy density because it is based on the redox couple of a very strong oxidizing agent, Li2O2, and Group IIIA metal�aluminum. Lithium being the lightest among the alkali metals, provides highest energy density to the redox couple.
[0074] The two half-cell reactions for the Cs�Li2O2 pair are:
[0075] (1) Anode reaction: Al→Al3++3e−, and
[0076] (2) Cathode reaction: Li2O2+2e−+Al3+→Li2O+O2−.
[0077] Thus the overall cell reaction is:
[0078] (4) 2Al+3Li2O2→3Li2O+Al2O3.
[0079] By using an organic solvent, the parasitic reaction (a) of aluminum metal chemically reacting with water to liberate hydrogen is avoided.
[0080] (a) Al+3H2O→Al(OH)3+3H2
[0081] We have fabricated and tested 10-cm2 Li/Li2O2 cells with a configuration as illustrated in FIG. 1. A thin film of lithium metal pressed on a copper current collector was used as the anode. The separator was embedded in a 1 M LiPF6 solution in EC/DMC 1:1. The cathode composite electrode based Li2O2 was coated on a thin metal current collector (e.g., platinum plated nickel).
[0082] Lithium hydroxide (2.4 g) was dissolved in boiling 95% ethanol/5% water (700-800 mL). Single wall carbon nanotubes (0.523 g) were added to the solution. To the boiling mixture, 30% hydrogen peroxide (1.81 g) was added. The resulting precipitate was repeatedly washed with hot 95% ethanol to remove any trace of lithium oxide. After each washing, the solid was isolated by centrifugation. The resulting brownish-black solid was dried at room temperature in a desiccator under active vacuum for a few days. A 50% concentration by weight of lithium peroxide in the solid was determined by iodometric titration. This preparation was performed under inert atmosphere. Scanning electron micrograph images of the cathode material are shown in FIGS. 2 and 3.
[0083] A 10-cm2 battery with the configuration of FIG. 1 was fabricated and tested. The cathode was fabricated as follows: Lithium peroxide/carbon nanotube mixture (73 mg, 50% lithium peroxide by weight), platinum black (20 mg), Kynar 2822 (7 mg) and Hypermer KD-1 (1 mg) were dispersed in anhydrous ethylmethylcarbonate. The dispersion was applied on a platinized nickel electrode using an air brush in multiple layers. The cathode loading was 35 mg over 10-cm2. The theoretical cathode capacity was calculated to be 14.8 mAh. Metallic lithium was used as the anode material. A glass woven separator was filled with a solution of 1M LiPF6 in EC/DMC (2:1). The open circuit battery voltage was 2.99. The battery was discharged at 0.12 mA over 198 hours to 1V. Full theoretical discharge capacity was obtained. The voltage profile as a function of time is shown in FIG. 4. The specific energy of this battery was estimated to be 830 Wh/Kg (based on the battery active materials).
[0084] A 10-cm2 battery with a configuration as shown in FIG. 1 was fabricated and tested. The cathode was fabricated as follows: Lithium peroxide (60%, 40 mg), platinum black (53 mg), Kynar 2822 (7 mg) and Hypermer KD-1 (1 mg) were dispersed in ethylmethylcarbonate. The cathode dispersion was sprayed onto a platinized nickel electrode using an airbursh. The total electrode loading was 67 mg. The theoretical cathode capacity was calculated to be 18.7 mAh. Metallic lithium was used as the anode material. A glass woven separator was filled with a solution of 1M LiPF6 in EC/DMC (2:1). The battery open circuit voltage was 2.8V. The battery was discharged to 1 V at 0.225 mA over a period of 45 hours. The total discharge capacity was 10.22 mA. The voltage discharge profile of the battery is shown in FIG. 5.
[0085] Lithium hydroxide (2.32 g) was dissolved in boiling 95% ethanol/5% water (700-800 mL). Acetylene black (0.510 g) was added to the solution. To the boiling mixture, 30% hydrogen peroxide (1.75 g) was added. The resulting precipitate was repeatedly washed with hot 95% ethanol to remove any trace of lithium oxide. After each washing, the solid was isolated by centrifugation. The resulting black solid was dried at room temperature in a desiccator under active vacuum for a few days. A 51.1% concentration by weight of lithium peroxide in the solid was determined by iodometric titration. This preparation was performed under inert atmosphere.
[0086] It should generally be appreciated that the practice of various aspects of the inventive subject matter presented herein will employ, unless otherwise indicated, conventional techniques of battery fabrication, battery chemistry, and electrolyte chemistry. Furthermore, all patents, patent applications, publications and other types of references cited herein are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety. However, despite the incorporation of references, the present text does not necessarily adopt the definitions and usages set forth in the references. Therefore, definitions and usages of specific terms are provided above where appropriate. Furthermore, the singular forms �a�, �an� and �the� are used herein to include the plural unless the content clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, reference to �an electrolyte additive� includes mixtures of such additives, reference to �the anode material� includes more than one such material, and the like.
[0087] Thus, specific embodiments and applications of metal/active oxygen batteries have been disclosed. It should be apparent, however, to those skilled in the art that many more modifications besides those already described are possible without departing from the inventive concepts herein. The inventive subject matter, therefore, is not to be restricted except in the spirit of the appended claims. Moreover, in interpreting both the specification and the claims, all terms should be interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. In particular, the terms �comprises� and �comprising� should be interpreted as referring to elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced elements, components, or steps may be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements, components, or steps that are not expressly referenced.
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Situated in Salt Lake City and offering easy access to skiing and other winter sports, North Temple Inn is close to EnergySolutions Arena, The Gateway, and Gateway Mall. Also nearby are Clark Planetarium and Tabernacle.
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After a day on the snow, enjoy a swim in the outdoor swimming pool or use the hotel's other facilities, which include a fitness center.
Guests can enjoy a meal at the onsite restaurant. A complimentary breakfast is served each morning. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. Complimentary self parking is available onsite for guests.
The 96 air-conditioned guestrooms at North Temple Inn include safes and complimentary newspapers. Complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access is provided. Televisions are equipped with satellite channels. Additional amenities include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily.
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Jung Ho Kang's 2-for-4 vs. the Braves gave him three hits in his last eight at-bats, after three in his first 27 at-bats. Those last eight at-bats have come since Kang took a big league timeout at Pirate City, the place that seems to refresh all slumping Pirates.
3/29/2015 | Prospect Meadows excels in full nine innings vs. Braves
Austin Meadows received a treat Sunday, starting in right field and playing the entirety of the Bucs' 4-2 Grapefruit League victory over the Braves.
3/29/2015 | Kang breaks slump at plate with two-hit game
Pirates second baseman Jung Ho Kang halted his recent woes with a two-hit performance that was highlighted by the two-run, ninth-inning home run he drilled off Michael Kohn during Sunday afternoon's 4-2 win over the Braves at Champion Stadium.
3/29/2015 | Cole can reach potential at perfect time for Pirates
When the games have meant the most and the pressure cranked the highest, Gerrit Cole has been at his best. Isn't that what they say about the all the great ones? OK, slow down. He's not there yet. He's 24 years old and has made just 41 career starts for the Pittsburgh Pirates these last two seasons.
3/28/2015 | Morton makes progress with effective outing
The Pirates' brain trust typically takes a meeting to discuss personnel decisions, with everyone from manager Clint Hurdle to general manager Neal Huntington involved. They may have to put their heads together on Charlie Morton's season-opening fate.
3/28/2015 | Sanchez enjoying benefits of tweet-free spring
To baseball fans from coast to coast, it has been dramatically apparent for months that there is something different about this Tony Sanchez in the Pirates' Spring Training camp. It hasn't been the fact that this Sanchez has lots of hits. Rather, it's the fact this Sanchez doesn't have any tweets.
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Charlie Morton put in a claim for his inclusion in Pittsburgh's season-opening rotation with six solid innings, and Gregory Polanco struck his second homer in as many days as the Pirates downed a Toronto split-squad, 8-3, in Grapefruit League play Saturday.
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3/27/2015 | Solo blasts power Pirates past Twins
Gregory Polanco and Tony Sanchez both homered to help carry the Pirates to a 4-2 win over the Twins on Friday at Hammond Stadium. The game was called in the eighth inning due to rain.
3/27/2015 | Tabata among 12 sent to Bucs' Minor League camp
Veteran infielders Steve Lombardozzi and Brent Morel and outfielder Jose Tabata were among 11 players reassigned to Minor League camp on Friday by the Pirates, who also optioned left-hander Bobby LaFromboise to Triple-A.
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3/24/2015 | Brown excited about present and future of Pirates
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3/23/2015 | Mercer firmly entrenched as Pirates' starting shortstop
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3/22/2015 | McCutchen's maladies not a concern for Pirates
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Chinese New Year Festival – Chan Culture Open House
Richmond - On Saturday, February 21st, Dharma Drum Vancouver Center (DDVC) hosted the inaugural Chinese New Year Festival – Chan Culture Open House and welcomed everyone to come and celebrate the most important Chinese holiday. The entire event was carried out in English. It was hoped that Canadians from diverse backgrounds would take advantage of this opportunity to learn about Chinese culture and Chan teachings and be able to incorporate the teachings into their everyday life.
Venerable Guo Xing gives Dharma Talk on Chan meditation
On the morning of Sunday 11 January 2009, Venerable Guo Xing gave a Dharma talk on meditation. Despite the chilly weather, about 100 followers took advantage of this rare opportunity. Venerable Guo Xing taught that the purpose of practicing Chan meditation is to enable practitioners to better cultivate themselves, work on precepts, stabilization and wisdom.
Facing and Handling Desires in Daily Life
On Sunday, February 1, 2009, Dr. Rebecca Li, professor of Sociology, gave a talk at CMC on the topic of "Facing and Handling Desires in Daily Life".
Venerable Chang Hui visits DDM Malaysia
On the afternoon of 22nd February 2009, members of the Dharma Drum Mountain Buddhist Association in Malaysia (DDM Malaysia) welcomed the arrival of Venerable Chang Hui from the DDM Sangha community in Taiwan. Mr. Lin Zhonghong, Chief Convener of DDM Malaysia, hosted a welcoming party in the evening during which Venerable Chang Hui gave a Dharma talk to 200 devotees.
Followers at DDM Los Angeles give their tribute to Venerable Master Sheng Yen
From 5th to 14th February 2009, faithful followers gathered at the Chan Hall of Dharma Drum Mountain in Los Angeles (DDM Los Angeles) to prostrate to the Sakyamuni Buddha, to participate the Buddha-name Recitation Dharma Rituals and to give the last warmest tribute to Venerable Master Sheng Yen.
Faithful followers pay the warmest salute to the Master
On night of 24 February 2009, about 200 faithful followers gathered at the Buddha Hall of Dharma Drum Mountain in Vancouver (DDM Vancouver) to prostrate to the Sakyamuni Buddha and to participate the Buddha-name Recitation Dharma Rituals in memory of Venerable Master Sheng Yen.
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It was a simple and earnest Service of Gratitude to Venerable Master Sheng Yen on Sunday 15 February 2009 in the Sydney branch of Dharma Drum Mountain Buddhist Association Australia.
Honorable guests pay the last salute to Venerable Master Sheng Yen at DDM Malaysia
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The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), on Thursday, announced a slew of measures to revamp the capital market by wider participation of retail investors in the initial public offering (IPO) and mutual fund industry, including steps to improve the geographical reach of mutual funds and introducing electronic-IPO.
"SEBI has been concerned about the penetration of the mutual fund industry……..and electronic IPO now is possible," said U.K. Sinha Chairman, SEBI, while announcing the measures after its board meeting here.
Asset management companies (AMCs) are allowed to charge additional total expense ratio (TER) up to 30 basis points (bps) depending upon the extent of new inflows from locations beyond top 15 cities. SEBI expects this will improve the geographical reach of mutual funds, and bring in long-term money from smaller towns. TER is a measure of the total costs associated with managing and operating an investment fund such as mutual fund.
In a move to increase the base of mutual fund distributors, the market regulator has allowed postal agents, retired officials from government, banks and retired teachers to distribute simple products.
To avoid differential treatment in the same scheme to different classes of investors, all new investors will be subjected to single expense structure under a single plan. However, "to be fair to direct investors and promote direct investment," it was decided to have a separate plan for direct investments, with a lower expense ratio.
SEBI has allowed cash transactions in mutual fund schemes to the extent of Rs. 20,000 to help enhance the reach of mutual fund products among small investors, who may not be tax payers and may not have PAN or bank accounts such as farmers, small traders/businessmen and workers. To enable the mutual fund industry to be in line with all other industries, where service tax is borne by the end-user, it is decided that the service tax payable on investment management fees should be charged to the scheme.
The regulator has also included mis-selling of mutual fund products as a 'fraudulent and unfair trade practice' in SEBI Regulations. It will also create a system of identification of actual sales personnel of distributors and evolve a system of 'product labelling' to avoid mis-selling.
Further, the entire exit loads would be credited to the scheme while the AMCs will be able to charge an additional TER to the extent of 20 bps. "This will not result in any additional cost to the investors and encourage long-term holding and reduce churn and align the interests of the AMCs," said Mr. Sinha. AMCs are also asked to make monthly portfolio disclosures on their website.
The SEBI Chairman said that the regulator would come out with a long-term policy for the mutual fund industry taking into account its importance in mobilising domestic savings for the growth of the economy. The policy would include all aspects, including enhancing the reach and promoting financial inclusion, tax treatment and obligation of various stakeholders.
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To widen the distribution network of IPOs, SEBI has decided to make available the nationwide broker network of stock exchanges at more than 1,000 locations in addition to the existing channels, for distributing IPOs in electronic form. Investors can approach any of the brokers in these locations for applying in IPOs, either physically or electronically.
The facility of application supported by blocked amount (ASBA) will also be extended to applicants coming through this mode. Stock exchanges would provide for download of application forms on their website and would also facilitate investors to view the status of their applications on their website, similar to secondary market transactions. Brokers uploading the electronic applications form will be adequately compensated by the issuer companies.
To further reduce the time taken from issue closure to listing, the reach of ASBA would be enhanced by mandating all ASBA banks to provide the facility in all their branches in a phased manner.
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The SEBI, in a move to increase the participation of retail investors, modified the share allotment system, irrespective of his application size. It ensures every retail applicant gets allotted a minimum bid lot, subject to availability of shares in aggregate. The system will satisfy more number of smaller applicants in the oversubscribed issues. The minimum application size for all investors is also being increased to Rs.10,000-15,000, as against the existing Rs.5,000-7,000.
To encourage professionals and technically qualified entrepreneurs who are unable to meet the requisite 20 per cent contribution by themselves as promoters they will be allowed to meet the same with the contribution of SEBI-registered Alternative Investment Funds such as SME Funds, Infrastructure Funds, PE funds and VCFs, subject to a cap of 10 per cent. SEBI also said that it would permit additional routes, including rights and bonus issue, to facilitate companies to reach minimum public shareholding requirements. To allow more flexibility to the issuers, changes up to 20 per cent in the amount proposed to be raised as given in the objects of the issue at the red-herring prospectus (RHP) stage, as against the existing 10 per cent, will not necessitate re-filing with SEBI.
To facilitate qualified institutional placements (QIPs) even in a falling market, issuers will be allowed to offer a maximum discount of 5 per cent to the price calculated as per the SEBI regulations.
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Who Wears The Beard Best?
Enough with photos in tabloid magazines of celebrity women in matching dresses with captions asking, "Who wore it better?" Do we really care which starlet-of-the-hour looks more bangin' in the Dior cocktail dress? Or, which accessories complement the Armani gown better? No! Bring on the men, we say. With three of our favorite hotties sporting…
Wendy Atterberry
January 19, 2010
George Clooney Announces Haiti Telethon, While Barack Obama Pens Newsweek Piece
The reports out of Haiti today continue to be horribly grim. Survivors of Tuesday's mega-earthquake desperately need food and water, and relief aid teams just can't get it to them quickly enough. Search and rescue teams are frustrated, and bodies continue to pile up in the streets. In the meantime, folks stateside are figuring…
Kate Torgovnick/Kate-Book.com
January 15, 2010
George Clooney And His Beard
A bearded George Clooney brought girlfriend, Elisabetta Canalis, to the New York Film Critics Circle Awards last night in NYC where he won the Best Actor award for his role in "Up in the Air." The beard's working for Clooney!
Wendy Atterberry
January 12, 2010
Peer Pressure: Go See "Up In The Air"
When I first heard about "Up In The Air," it sounded a lot like "The Terminal," only with George Clooney instead of Tom Hanks, which is an instant, mega-upgrade. Now that the flick from 32-year-old writer/director Jason Reitman ("Thank You For Smoking," "Juno") has been out for a week, everyone is going "U…
Amelia McDonell-Parry
December 9, 2009
George Clooney Dies, Returns To Life
A-list Hollywood actors do cheesy ads abroad for mega-bucks, hoping no one in America will see them. Too late, George! In this spot for Nespresso espresso, Clooney, who plays an espresso drinker, hangs out with John Malkovich, who plays God, natch. The surreal spot was directed by Robert Rodriguez, who directed "Spy Kids" and…
Susannah Breslin
November 10, 2009
Can Tattoos Make You Ugly And Trashy?
There are few things men complain about when ogling George Clooney's Italian girlfriend, Elisabetta Canalis, in a photo spread on Maxim.com. But what would life be without complainers? Several people posted comments saying Elisabetta, or Eli, as she is sometimes called, ruined the beautiful landscape of her body with tattoos.
Annika Harris
October 21, 2009
(Another) Quote Of The Day: George Clooney, Our Relationship Guru
"I've had some absolutely great relationships and some not so great relationships. I've been in some relationships where I've felt terribly alone. Just because you're with someone it doesn't mean you're incredibly happy and complete."—George Clooney talks relationships with the Daily Mirror. Sorry, you'll have to get in line to complete him…
Kate Torgovnick/Kate-Book.com
October 20, 2009
To Bag Or Not To Bag George Clooney
I love being a woman, but there are plenty of things I envy about the opposite sex, too. The whole standing up when they pee thing is pretty convenient (as are their short lines for public bathrooms!), but what's especially nice for guys is how well they age. Let's face it, appearance-wise, women tend to…
Wendy Atterberry
October 16, 2009
George Clooney's #1 Fan Strips, Begs His Idol To "Choose Me!"
Last week we confessed our earliest celebrity crushes, and a few of the desperate ways in which we tried to get their attention. But George Clooney's #1 fan takes the cake. In the video above, George is taking questions at a press conference at the Venice International Film Festival, where he's promoting "The Me…
Amelia McDonell-Parry
September 8, 2009
George Clooney's New Girlfriend Is His Best Yet!
George Clooney usually has a thing for cocktail waitresses (like his ex, Sarah Larson), but his new girlfriend is someone he can actually discuss his "craft" with. Clooney met Italian actress Elisabetta Canalis when he was in Rome and he immediately began wooing her, taking her on romantic jaunts to his villa on Lake Como.
Amelia McDonell-Parry
July 31, 2009
Quick Pic: George Clooney's New Ride
George Clooney took his new arm candy -- Italian model/actress Elisabetta Canalis -- for a spin on his hog. Like a motorcycle ride, when it comes to George Clooney, you gotta hold on tight, honey. [7/29/09]…
July 29, 2009
Celebrity Death Rumors Are Just Plain Stupid
I guess it's no surprise that some people are a little twisted. But ever since Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett, and Michael Jackson died within a span of 72 hours, fake celebrity death stories have started cluttering up the internet. Sites like Twitter and FakeAWish.com, even CNN's iReport, have created…
Justine Fields
July 1, 2009
An Open Letter To George Clooney
Heya, Georgie, we hear congrats is in order—you're shacking up with your newest girlfriend! Dude, you're living the dream, you so are. Actually, hold up. Is she a cocktail waitress? And is this the waitress that you met in Vegas? Or the one that you met in South Beach? You certainly have a type, we'll…
Nina Carbone
June 10, 2009
Star Couplings: Was Heidi Tortured In Costa Rica?
Did the producers of "I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here" torture Heidi Pratt to the point that she developed a gastric ulcer? Or are the producers in on the latest Speidi plot for attention? [Perez Hilton] -- I'm inclined to go with the latter because ratings are most important and this show…
Annika Harris
June 8, 2009
Phil Spector's Cockroach And Other Strange Celeb Pets
Legendary rock n' roll producer Phil Spector was just sentenced to 19 years in jail for murder. Although the prison guards took away his infamous afro wig, he was allowed to bring his iPod and a computer with him. So now, the inmate is a blogger…just like me. Dang, these internets are egalitarian!
June 6, 2009
They Dated?!: Hollywood's Oddest Hookups
In her autobiography, Cloris Leachman brags about bumping uglies with Gene Hackman. "As we moved into the main course, it was as if a cosmic wind enveloped us. Some giant space magnet was pulling us together. We didn't finish the meal. We went upstairs, flew into bed and made love. It was epic...
April 1, 2009
Who Is Fatima Bhutto, Anyway?
George Clooney has always been a bit of a ladies man. The self-proclaimed eternal bachelor -- who has vowed to never, ever, ever marry -- has dated a slew of Hollywood starlets and pretty, young unknowns. Renee Zellweger, Lisa Snowdon, Krista Allen, and, most recently, Sarah Larson, have all spent quality time with the actor,…
Amelia McDonell-Parry
February 11, 2009
Poll: Which Of These Mega Star Hotties Is The Most Desirable?
AskMen.com revealed its list of the Top 99 Most Desirable Women of 2009 today. Readers were asked to vote not just on sex appeal and beauty, but also on humor, ambition and intelligence. Kate Winslet is ranked 99. Beyonce is No. 50. And Eva Mendes is numero…
Amelia McDonell-Parry
January 25, 2009
Quickies!: Brad Forgot To Zip His Fly, The U.K.'s Best Mommy & Kanye Wants To Do Bisexual Porn
Brad Pitt was out and about with his zipper down. Didn't Angie check him out before he left the house? [DListed] Mother of the Year! Shelley Price tells a mother effing newspaper all about how she's never loved her 11-year-old daughter Catherine and them makes her pose for a miserable looking photograph. […
Persia Ali
January 22, 2009
Quickies:! Gag! George Clooney Gets Cozy With Paris Hilton?!
Say it ain't so. George Clooney has been seen hanging out and looking extra cozy with...Paris Hilton!!?? He must not have heard I'm available now. George call me!. [Life And Style] Eek. Luxury online shopping site Net-A-Porter.com is launching an outlet site filled with nothing but ridiculous sales called TheOutnet.com. [Sara…
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January 2, 2009
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Norfolk VISITPosted Aug 30, 2014
Pros: Neither liked not disliked anything in particular. The location suited our requirements.
Cons: Breakfast pricing/options as mentioned above
Booked a twin room for a two night visit with my Mother. Room quite large and had everything we needed. One light not working in alcove where hairdryer and tea and coffee located. Only complaint regards breakfast which was not included in the price and cost £15 each per day. Neither of us are big breakfast eaters and it turned out expensive for a slice of toast and a cup of coffee. A cheaper continental style breakfast would have suited us. Needless to say we only had breakfast at the hotel on the first day.
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Winter warmer, very comfortable stayPosted Nov 11, 2013
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Cons: Nothing
Location: Great location to see Houghton Hall revisited - the reason for our stay.
We were given an excellent large room for our 2 night stay. The gym was great and we ate at the pub in the courtyard.
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Comfortable, conveniently placed hotelPosted Oct 28, 2013
Cons: The bar area in the hotel, the restaurant decor, and the ( dreadfully ) uncomfortable pillows.
Good sized bedroom, pleasant public sitting areas, nice pool
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5* Hotel with beautiful viewPosted Sep 4, 2013
Pros: The rooms were very spacious and on a warm day, it was good to open the french windows onto the private patio area.
Cons: Room lacked a mini bar/fridge to keep drinks cold. No air conditioning. Pictures of the spa misleading. The pool is considerably smaller in real life.
Location: Easy to find and although located off a busy road, it was very quiet at night.
Staff very welcoming. Booked 2 rooms, both had a garden view, one upstairs had a lovely balcony, the other a private patio area. Stylishly furnished, plenty of space and very clean. Beds were really comfortable.
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Not as close to Kings Lynn as we thoughtPosted Sep 1, 2013
The hotel was very good all round.We enjoyed a good meal in the hotel restaurant and breakfast,although rather short if you didn't want a cook meal, was good. They did manage to find some ham ,when I asked. Otherwise, everything was fine.
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Best Western Plus Knights Hill Hotel & SpaPosted Jul 5, 2013
Pros: Helpful friendly staff
Cons: We had no issues in our short stay with this hotel.
Location: Well placed to visit north Norfolk
Pleasant hotel close to Kings Lynn and other attractions such as Sandringham, Houghton Hall and the north Norfolk coast. Staff very welcoming and very helpful. Room clean and comfortable and considering how close it is to a major road it was very quiet.
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Relaxing stayPosted Jun 25, 2013
Spa as expected with pool, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi. Treatments fine. All clean. Waterproof mattress cover made sleeping a bit sweaty, and not what you'd expect in a high quality hotel (but could be removed#. Breakfast fine and gluten free roll provided #we had mentioned gluten free on the on-line booking). Room very quiet and overlooked the garden. There were some other "coach house" rooms which had much less of a view. Pub across the car park was for us mediocre, with floppy salad and microwave cooked jacket potatoes. We asked there for gluten free food and they brought a steak with onion rings on, which are definitely not gluten free. Then rather than making a new steak they just brought the meal back without the onion rings. Slight reaction to the gluten traces the next day from this.
for Everyoneby A verified traveler
QUiet and cleanPosted Apr 23, 2013
Good spacious room and comfortable bed. The gardens were magnificent. Very good cooked breakfast (buffet).
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Top notchPosted Nov 13, 2012
Great hotel with top notch rooms and fantastic staff


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Alan Tew is a British composer and arranger.
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We are the CEOs of a small designer lighting company which we began in 1994 called LZF Lamps. We are based in Valencia, Spain. We travel often and like to feel at home. We have always rented apartments when we travel, so this has been a great discovery.
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What a great experience. I think Sandro and BB made me love Valencia all the more through their friendly and kind reception (lovely bread/cheese/meat selection upon arrival), their lovely apartment with a hip, retro-modern aesthetic in a super-convenient, central location, and their personal phone call to ensure we were having an amazing time. (We were!) Thanks for making our stay a very positive part of the overall Valencia experience!
wow you guys, thats such a great review, thank you !! we are thrilled that you had a great time, sorry bout all the rain, but you know in Valencia we have 330 days of sun a year, this means for us the rain is very special, and important, sorry it coincided with your trip. (I know the garden is thrilled though) , haha..xx
Cecile and I stayed in the apartment for 9 days in mid winter from 31th of December 2014. We arrived in the morning and found fresh bread, fruit and drinks, very kind! The description is very accurate. We enjoyed the sunny terrace every day. The winter sun reaches the balcony from 12.30 till 17 pm. Very good bed, we slept like roses. We completely agree with the other comments about the perfect location next to the market and near to the other hotspots. We surely would recommend this apartment to friends.
Me and girlfriend stayed one and a half month in Sandro's apartment in winter periid starting at the beginning of November. The flat is in a really good location just next to the Mercado Cetral where we were buying fresh and quality food. Across the street there is a small grocery store and a bigger one (Consum) is 4mins walking down the road. All central major squares are within walking distance of 5 to 10mins. The flat has a large balcony and in the sunny days is a real asset. We loved the leaving room as well as the bedroon on which we got decent sleep. There is also a kitchen with everything u need to cook ur self meals, and bathroom with a shower. We enjoyed our stay there and even though we didn't meet Sandro in person, he was always in contact with us if we needed anything. We highly recommed he apartment and would use it again if we had the chance.
We spent a week here in a very warm October. The apartment was awesome! We weren't able to arrive until late evening but the host's neighbour kindly met us with the keys. The hosts had left us wine, beers, cheese and a selection of delicious meats - a perfect treat for our first evening! The apartment was perfect. Very spacious, stylish and immaculately clean. It was great to have a full size kitchen which was great for cooking meals. The apartment was great for chilling out in on an evening, with a good sound system and mood lighting! The huge terrace was perfect for eating breakfast on, for eating treats from the HUGE market round the corner in the sun and for relaxing in the evening with a bottle or two of wine! The location is perfect, mainly due to the fact that one of the biggest food markets in Europe is next door. The area is great for bars and restaurants too, everywhere is within easy walking distance! The hosts also allowed late check out which enabled to use the most of our last day in Valencia. Thanks for a great stay! :)
When we arrived there was some food and a few drinks. This was amazing. apartment was perfect and in a great location. everything was very clean. loved the terras. only small little remark is that the warm water of the shower ran out pretty quick. after 1/2 minutes it came back. wasn't a real problem. overall had a great time
The apartment is ideal for a couple in the beautiful city of Valencia. Right in the old town centre (which is the best part of the city after all) and literally next to the Mercado Central! The apartment was very clean and had everything you'd wish for. Large separated rooms with air conditioning (really necessary...) and a wide variation of design styles. The unique sunny (and green) terrace was perfect to end a long walk through the city with a nice glass of wine and freshly bought tapas from the market! The trip to the beach was longer than we expected (walk-metro-walk) but was really worth it to have a fresh swim. Would definitely recommend the place to my friends!
11 jours à la découverte de Valence, dans cet appartement épuré, stylé, confortable et surtout très lumineux, qui s'ouvre sur une belle terrasse aux couleurs chaudes où les plantes, la brise et l'ombre rafraichissent agréablement les fins de journée. La situation du flat est idéale : au cœur de la vieille ville, juste à côté de l'exceptionnel Mercado Central, tout est accessible à pied et les bus et métros ne manquent pas aux alentours. Un plus : à 15 minutes à pied seulement, la gare du Nord permet des escapades côté mer et côté montagne. Nous n'avons pas eu le plaisir de rencontrer Sandro et BB mais avons énormément apprécié leur accueil discret, leur confiance et leurs délicates attentions de bienvenue. Encore un tout grand merci à eux pour cette belle expérience !
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We stayed there for three weeks. Everything was great! We had a very warm welcome.) We didn't meet Sandro, but he always was on touch with us. Location is very central, everything is on walking distance to the apartment, metro is 10-15 min walk. The apartment is big enough for two persons, there are two rooms and a big terrace. Everything was clean and nice. An elevator in the building was a big advantage.) We liked our stay very much!)
J'ai rencontré la fille de Sandro et BB Tothill, une jeune fille fort sympathique et charmante. Je les recevrai volontiers à nouveau dans ma maison!
Very nice guests.. always smiling, peaceful. Very autonomous and great confidence. Apartment was perfect… It was a pleasure…!
What wonderful guests! Very communicative and easy to work with. We'd be very happy to have them return and recommend them to all hosts of airbnb.
Sandro and BB were terrific guests. Respectful, communicative and conscientious. I would rent to them any time!
Sandro and BB are kind, classy and sophisticated. Really the ideal guests. There are what peer -to-peer rental is all about. Hope to see you very soon.
Sandro booked the appartment for people of his company. The communication went very well and Beatriz was the best host we've had so far. It was a pleasure to see she was a very respectful. We definitely recommend her!
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Light over Dining Room Table... how far should it hang?
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I'm sure this has been posted before.. i did try and search but can never find ANYTHING when i do.
How far down should your dining room light hang from the ceiling over the table? Ceilings are 8'.
Something i never had to think about before!
Thanks in advance! :)
I found this piece of info somewhere on the web and have had it clipped in my notes files for a while:
Another common dilemma is determining the height to hang a chandelier over a dining room table. This also can vary depending on the size of the light fixture and the height of the ceiling. In general,in a room with 8' ceilings the chandelier should be hung approximately 28" to 32" above the table, adjusting that dimension based on the height of the chandelier itself. In a room with 9' ceilings, you would go approximately 30" to 34" above the table surface.
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4 bedroom detached house to rent Wellcross Farm, Five Oaks Road, Slinfold, RH13Henry Adams Lettings are delighted to offer this well presented and versatile, detached 4/5 bedroom, 3/4 reception room family home in a rural location with outdoor swimming pool set on the edge of the highly sought after village of Slinfold. EPC - D More details ›
Added on 10/02/2015 by Henry Adams, Horsham - Lettings. Call: 01403 611055 Local call rate
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