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(43) Date of publication: 08.07.2026 Bulletin 2026/28 (21) Application number: 24860715.2 (22) Date of filing: 19.08.2024

(51) International Patent Classification (IPC):  H01M 4/134(2010.01) H01M 10/42(2006.01) H01M 4/1395(2010.01) H01M 10/052(2010.01) H01M 4/38(2006.01) H01M 4/66(2006.01) H01M 4/04(2006.01) H01M 4/02(2006.01) (52) Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC): Y02E 60/10; H01M 10/052; H01M 4/134; H01M 4/1395; H01M 2004/027; H01M 4/661; H01M 4/382; H01M 4/366; H01M 4/628; H01M 4/0423; H01M 4/0404; H01M 10/4235 (86) International application number: PCT/US2024/042946 (87) International publication number: WO 2025/049152 (06.03.2025 Gazette 2025/10)

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