Patent ID: 9419315
Filing Date: 2016-08-16
CPC Classification: B29C,B29L,H01M,Y02E,Y02P,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. A lithium ion (Li-ion) battery module, comprising: a container comprising one or more partitions that define a plurality of compartments within the container, wherein each of the plurality of compartments is configured to receive and hold a prismatic Li-ion electrochemical cell element and electrolyte; and a cover configured to be disposed over the container to close the compartments; wherein the container comprises a polymer blend comprising a base polymer and a nanomaterial blended into the base polymer, wherein the base polymer is electrically nonconductive, wherein the nanomaterial is configured to enhance the impermeability of the container to reduce ingress of moisture into the compartments and to reduce egress of the electrolyte from the compartments, and wherein the nanomaterial comprises nanocellulosic fibers.