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03-05-2012 дата публикации

Device and method for recovery or extraction of lithium

Номер: US20120103826A1
Принадлежит: Ceramatec Inc

A method for recovering and extracting lithium from a feed liquid that may have a mixture of lithium and non-lithium salts present in the feed liquid. Salts of varying solubility are precipitated out of the feed liquid using water evaporation or other techniques. Pure lithium hydroxide is obtained using electrolysis or electro-dialysis processes in combination with a lithium ion selective inorganic membrane such as LiSICON. The negative effect of sodium and potassium on the lithium ion selective inorganic membrane is reduced by reversing the polarity of the current placed across the membrane.

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06-09-2012 дата публикации

Galvanic elements containing oxygen-containing conversion electrodes

Номер: US20120225356A1
Автор: Ulrich Wietelmann
Принадлежит: Chemetall GmbH

A galvanic element containing a substantially transition metal-free oxygen-containing conversion electrode, a transition metal-containing cathode, and an aprotic lithium electrolyte. The substantially transition metal-free oxygen-containing conversion. electrode materials contain lithium hydroxide and/or lithium peroxide and/or lithium oxide, and in the charged state additionally contain lithium hydride, and are contained in a galvanic element, for example a lithium battery, as the anode. Methods for producing substantially transition metal-free oxygen-containing conversion electrode materials and galvanic elements made of substantially transition metal-free oxygen-containing conversion electrode materials are also provided.

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27-12-2012 дата публикации

Material in the form of lithium fluoride powder containing colour centres, method for preparation and use thereof

Номер: US20120325112A1

It is describes a material in the form of lithium fluoride powder containing colour centres and the method for its preparation, by the formation of colour centres based on irradiating the powder with synchrotron radiation (light). The method involves mechanically reducing the size of the particles that form the LiF powder and the formation of colour centres therein by its exposure to synchrotron radiation. The so activated powder, which maintains the transparency characteristics of the original material if exposed to sunlight, can find wide use as an additive both in common printing inks and in pigments used in the artistic field to be used for the formation of marks on artefacts for anti-counterfeiting/identification purposes.

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27-12-2012 дата публикации

Method for preparing high-purity lithium carbonate from brine

Номер: US20120328498A1

The present disclosure provides a method of preparing highly pure lithium carbonate from brine. The method includes adding an adsorbent to the brine, from which the magnesium ions Mg 2+ have been removed, to adsorb lithium ions Li + to the adsorbent, followed by providing the adsorbent having the lithium ions Li + adsorbed thereto to a strong acid solution to desorb the lithium ions Li + from the adsorbent; enriching the strong acid solution in which the lithium ions Li + are desorbed from the adsorbent; and obtaining lithium carbonate Li 2 CO 3 through chemical reaction between the lithium ions Li + in the enriched solution and a carbonate precursor.

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21-03-2013 дата публикации

Battery disposal system

Номер: US20130071306A1
Автор: Camp David M., Camp John
Принадлежит:

Embodiments described herein comprise a system and method for the recycling and recovery of components and metals found within lithium ion batteries. The process includes the safe and effective means of disposing of batteries, including lithium thylnel cloride, lithium ion, conventional designs, in a manner that utilizes a process of alloying to chemically capture the by product. 1. A process for the safe destruction and recycling electrical storage batteries having at least one cell comprising the steps of:a rapid and safe mechanical shorting of the a battery;a rapid injection of the shorted battery beneath a molten surface of low melting point alkaline, alkali, transitional metals or other metals and metal alloys at a temperature necessary to maintain a molten state of said metals or metal alloys, and;utilization of the discharge energy and recombinant energy of the resulting reactions to provide sustaining energy to the molten metal or alloy, and;extracting the recoverable metals of said battery from resultant alloy and any sublimed carbon or salts for disposal or recovery.2. The process of wherein the step of shorting of the battery is conducted in a shielded purged chamber utilizing high speed blades claim 1 , punches or other mechanical means to both short and feed the battery into said molten metal or alloy maintained at the temperature necessary to maintain a molten state of said metal or alloy.3. The process of wherein the step of shorting of the battery is conducted in a shielded purged chamber utilizing rollers that include a means of damaging teeth claim 1 , blades claim 1 , or protrusions prescribed on the outside diameter claim 1 , with said roller mounted in a generally perpendicular fashion to the feed direction of said storage battery claim 1 , and driven at circumferential speed rates required for the desired feed rate of said batteries being delivered into said molten metal or alloy.4. The process of further including the purging of the chamber in ...

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28-03-2013 дата публикации

LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY

Номер: US20130078512A1
Принадлежит: NEC TOKIN CORPORATION

An objective of the present invention is to provide a lithium secondary battery which can achieve a higher capacity and a longer life without reduction in a lower voltage in the battery. In the present invention, a compound represented by general formula (I) described below is used as a cathode active material, and a compound represented by general formula (II) described below is used as an anode active material, 1. A lithium secondary battery comprising:a compound represented by general formula (I) described below as a cathode active material: and {'br': None, 'sub': a1', 'x1', '2-x1-y1', 'y1', '4, 'Li(NiMnM1)O\u2003\u2003(I)'}, 'a compound represented by general formula (II) described below as an anode active material;'} {'br': None, 'sub': a2', '1-y2', 'y2', 'z2, 'b': '3', 'LiM2MO\u2003\u2003(II)'}, 'wherein the M1 is at least one selected from the group consisting of Ti, Si, Mg, and Al, and comprises Ti and Al, the al satisfies 0≦a1≦1, the x1 satisfies 0.4≦x1≦0.6, and the y1 satisfies 0 Подробнее

11-04-2013 дата публикации

CARBOPHOSPHATES AND RELATED COMPOUNDS

Номер: US20130089486A1
Принадлежит: Massachusetts Institute of Technology

The present invention generally relates to carbophosphates and other compounds. Such compounds may be used in batteries and other electrochemical devices, or in other applications such as those described herein. One aspect of the invention is generally directed to carbophosphate compounds, i.e., compounds containing carbonate and phosphate ions. For example, according to one set of embodiments, the compound has a formula A(M)(PO)(CO), where M comprises one or more cations. A may include one or more alkali metals, for example, lithium and/or sodium. In some cases, x is greater than about 0.1, a is between about 0.1 and about 5.1, and b is between about 0.1 and about 5.1. In certain embodiments, the compound may have a unit cell atomic arrangement that is isostructural to to unit cells of the minerals sidorenkite, bonshtedtite, bradleyite, crawfordite, or ferrotychite. In some embodiments, the compound may have a formula A(M)(YO)(XO), where A comprises one or more alkali metals, M comprises one or more cations, X includes B, C, and/or N, and Y includes Si, P, As, S, V, Nb, Mo, and/or W. In some cases, x is greater than about 0.1, a is between about 0.1 and about 5.1, and b is between about 0.1 and about 5.1. Other aspects of the invention are generally directed to techniques for making or using such compounds, kits involving such compounds, and the like. 13-. (canceled)4. The compound of claim 6 , wherein M comprises an alkaline earth metal.5. (canceled)7. The compound of claim 6 , wherein M comprises one or more bivalent or trivalent cations.8. The compound of claim 6 , wherein M comprises a transition metal.9. The compound of claim 6 , wherein M comprises one or more of Fe claim 6 , Mn claim 6 , Co claim 6 , Ni claim 6 , V claim 6 , Cr claim 6 , Cu claim 6 , Ti claim 6 , Bi claim 6 , Sn claim 6 , Sb claim 6 , or Mo.10. The compound of claim 6 , wherein the compound has a unit cell atomic arrangement that is isostructural to a sidorenkite unit cell claim 6 , a ...

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25-04-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF BATTERY GRADE LITHIUM CARBONATE FROM NATURAL AND INDUSTRIAL BRINES

Номер: US20130101484A1
Принадлежит: MINERA EXAR S.A.

It is possible to produce battery grade metallic lithium from naturally occurring or industrial brine by a process comprising the following steps: (i) precipitating magnesium with calcium hydroxide; (ii) removal of boron via extraction of solvents; (iii) precipitation of lithium with sodium carbonate; (iv) transformation of lithium carbonate to bicarbonate of lithium with carbonic acid; (v) decomposition of bicarbonate of lithium into high purity lithium carbonate as a result of heating of the solution. Re-precipitation of lithium carbonate by the formation of bicarbonate of lithium allows for the removal of the majority of contaminants which co-purify with lithium carbonate and yield battery grade highly purified lithium carbonate. 1. A method for producing battery grade lithium carbonate starting with brine solutions from natural or industrial sources comprising the following steps: addition of calcium hydroxide to brine in order to precipitate magnesium , calcium and boron; concentrating the treated brine by solar evaporation in order to precipitate and separate magnesium hydroxide , pentahydrated calcium sulfate and heptahydrated calcium borate generating a magnesium depleted brine; treating said magnesium depleted brine with an organic solvent in order to remove residual boron and yielding a boron depleted brine; adding sodium carbonate to said boron depleted brine in order to precipitate the lithium carbonate; collecting said lithium carbonate to form a lithium carbonate cake; reacting said lithium carbonate cake with carbonic acid produced by reacting carbon dioxide gas with water in order to form bicarbonate of lithium; separating the bicarbonate of lithium in solution from insoluble impurities contained in said lithium carbonate; heating said bicarbonate of lithium solution in order to convert into a lithium carbonate precipitate; separating said lithium carbonate precipitate from said bicarbonate of lithium solution; and drying said purified lithium ...

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02-05-2013 дата публикации

Apparatus and Method for Recovering Lithium

Номер: US20130108527A1
Автор: Uehara Haruo
Принадлежит:

The apparatus for recovering Lithium comprises: a supply unit () in which lithium-containing water is passed through a filter membrane to yield lithium solution; an adsorption unit () in which said solution adsorb the lithium in a column; an elution unit () by which hydrochloric acid elute the lithium in the column, yielding a lithium elute containing hydrochloric acid and lithium chloride; a cleaning unit () by which the column is washing; a condensing unit () in which the lithium elute is circularly vaporized, and the vapor is condensed to yield concentrated lithium chloride solution; a collecting unit () in which sodium carbonate is added to lithium chloride solution to collect the lithium as concentrated lithium solution; and a hydrochloric acid recycling unit () in which the residue from lithium chloride solution is cooled to yield the hydrochloric acid as used in the elution unit (). 1. A lithium recovery apparatus , which comprises:an adsorption unit that causes a lithium solution containing lithium to flow into a column comprising a bioabsorbable membrane and/or manganese oxide to cause the lithium to adsorb on said column;an elution unit that causes hydrochloric acid to flow into said column to elute the lithium adsorbed on said column, to prepare a lithium elution liquid containing the hydrochloric acid and lithium chloride;a condensing unit that subjects the lithium elution liquid prepared by said elution unit to a heating treatment and a hydrochloric acid solution removing treatment in a cyclic manner to condense a lithium chloride solution obtained by said treatments; anda collecting unit that causes sodium carbonate to be added to the lithium chloride solution obtained by said condensing unit, to collect the lithium in a form of a solution of a condensed lithium precipitation containing lithium carbonate and sodium chloride.2. The lithium recovery apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising:a hydrochloric acid recycling unit that subjects a ...

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09-05-2013 дата публикации

Manufacture of LiPO2F2

Номер: US20130115522A1
Принадлежит: SOLVAY SA

LiPOFis manufactured by the reaction of compounds of the general formula (I), LiXYPO, wherein X and Y are the same or different and denote H or Li, with anhydrous HF forming a reaction mixture comprising LiPOF. Preferably, LiHPOis applied as starting material. LiPOFcan be isolated from the reaction mixture by extraction with dimethyl carbonate or propylene carbonate. 1. A method for the manufacture of LiPOF , comprising a reaction of a compound of the general formula (I) , LiXYPO , wherein X and Y are the same or different and are H or Li , with anhydrous HF to form a reaction mixture comprising LiPOF.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein X and Y are H.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the molar ratio of HF:LiHPOis equal to or greater than 3:1.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the reaction is performed at least partially under pressure.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the reaction performed under pressure is followed by a pressureless post treatment.6. The method of anyone of claim 4 , wherein the reaction is performed under pressure at a temperature in the range of from 100 to 180° C.7. The method of claim 5 , wherein the post treatment is performed at a temperature in the range of from 160 to 220° C.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein said LiPOFformed in said reaction is dissolved in propylene carbonate to form a solution of LiPOFdissolved in said propylene carbonate.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein said solution of LiPOFdissolved in said propylene carbonate is separated from said reaction mixture.10. The method of claim 9 , wherein said solution of LiPOFdissolved in said propylene carbonate is subjected to a separation treatment to separate said propylene carbonate and to isolate solid LiPOF.11. The method of claim 10 , wherein said separation treatment comprises a step of evaporation of said propylene carbonate.12. A solution comprising LiPOFdissolved in propylene carbonate.13. The solution of claim 12 , consisting essentially of LiPOFdissolved in propylene ...

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16-05-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR ECONOMICAL EXTRACTION OF MAGNESIUM, BORON AND CALCIUM FROM LITHIUM BEARING SOLUTION

Номер: US20130121899A1

The present invention relates to a method of economical extraction of magnesium, boron and calcium, while minimizing the loss of lithium, from a lithium bearing solution. More specifically, the present invention provides a method for economical extraction of magnesium, boron, and calcium, while minimizing the loss of lithium, from a lithium bearing solution comprising the steps of: (a) adding an alkali in the lithium bearing solution to precipitate magnesium hydroxide; (b) absorbing boron ions on the surface of the magnesium hydroxide by adjusting the pH to about 8.5 to about 10.5; and (c) simultaneously extracting magnesium and boron by filtering the magnesium hydroxide absorbed with the boron ions from the lithium bearing solution. 1. A method of economical extraction of magnesium , boron , and calcium from a lithium bearing solution comprising the steps of:(a) adding an alkali in the lithium bearing solution to precipitate magnesium hydroxide;(b) absorbing boron ions on the surface of the magnesium hydroxide by adjusting the pH to about 8.5 to about 10.5; and(c) simultaneously extracting magnesium and boron by filtering the magnesium hydroxide absorbed with the boron ions from the lithium bearing solution.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising a step (d) of precipitating calcium hydroxide or calcium carbonate by adding an alkali or a carbonate or a mixture thereof in the lithium bearing solution from which magnesium and boron are extracted.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the steps from (a) to (c) are repeated at least twice.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the loss of lithium is minimized by positively charging the surface charge of the magnesium hydroxide claim 1 , which allows the absorbance of boron ions having a negative charge to the surface of magnesium hydroxide to prevent the absorbance of positively charged lithium ions.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the alkali added to the step (a) or step (d) is one selected from the group consisting of ...

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23-05-2013 дата публикации

CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY

Номер: US20130130110A1
Принадлежит: LG CHEM, LTD.

Disclosed herein is a cathode active material based on lithium nickel-manganese-cobalt oxide represented by Formula 1, wherein the lithium nickel-manganese-cobalt oxide has a nickel content of at least 40% among overall transition metals and is coated with a conductive polymer at a surface thereof. A lithium secondary battery having the disclosed cathode active material has advantages of not deteriorating electrical conductivity while enhancing high temperature stability, so as to efficiently provide high charge capacity. 1. A cathode active material , comprising: {'br': None, 'sub': x', 'y', '2, 'LiMO\u2003\u2003(1)'}, 'a lithium nickel-manganese-cobalt oxide represented by Formula 1, wherein the lithium nickel-manganese-cobalt oxide has a nickel content of at least 40% among overall transition metals and is coated with a conductive polymer at a surface thereof{'sub': 1-a-b', 'a', 'b, 'wherein M is NiMnCo(0.05≦a≦0.4, 0.1≦b≦0.4, (1-a-b)≦0.9), x+y is about 2 and 0.95≦x≦1.15.'}2. The cathode active material according to claim 1 , wherein the lithium nickel-manganese-cobalt oxide comprises particles with an agglomerated structure consisting of an aggregate of microfine particles.3. The cathode active material according to claim 1 , wherein the lithium nickel-manganese-cobalt oxide has an average particle diameter D50 of 3 to 20 μm.4. The cathode active material according to claim 2 , wherein the lithium nickel-manganese-cobalt oxide comprises an aggregate of microfine particles having an average particle diameter D90 of 0.01 to 8 μm.5. The cathode active material according to claim 1 , wherein the conductive polymer is at least one selected from a group consisting of polyacetylene claim 1 , polyphenylene claim 1 , polyaniline claim 1 , polythiophene claim 1 , polyphenylene-vinylene claim 1 , polyvinylene claim 1 , polyaminopyridine and polypyrrole.6. The cathode active material according to claim 1 , wherein the conductive polymer has a melting point of 80 to 300° C.7. ...

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30-05-2013 дата публикации

POSITIVE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY, METHOD OF PREPARING SAME, AND RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY INCLUDING SAME

Номер: US20130136993A1
Автор: Nakano Masatsugu
Принадлежит:

A positive active material for a rechargeable lithium battery may include a solid solution represented by Chemical Formula 1. 1. A positive active material for a rechargeable lithium battery , comprising: {'br': None, 'i': x', '−x, 'sub': 2', '3', '2, 'LiMnO.(1)LiMO\u2003\u2003[Chemical Formula 1]'}, 'a solid solution represented by Chemical Formula 1, the solid solution including primary particles and a secondary particle, the primary particles having a number average particle diameter of about 0.5 μm or more,'} {'br': None, 'sub': a', 'b', 'c, 'MnCoNi\u2003\u2003[Chemical Formula 2]'}, 'wherein, in Chemical Formula 1, 0.1≦x≦0.6, and M is a metal composite compound represented by Chemical Formula 2,'}wherein, in Chemical Formula 2, 0.3≦a≦0.5, 0.05≦b≦0.3, 0.3≦c≦0.55, and a+b+c=1.2. The positive active material as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the primary particles have a number average particle diameter of about 0.5 μm to about 5 μm.3. The positive active material as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the secondary particle is an agglomeration of more than one of the primary particles.4. The positive active material as claimed in claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in Chemical Formula 1 claim 1 , 0.2≦x≦0.5.5. A method of preparing a positive active material for a rechargeable lithium battery claim 1 , comprising: a solid solution represented by Chemical Formula 1, and', [{'br': None, 'i': x', '−x, 'sub': 2', '3', '2, 'LiMnO.(1)LiMO\u2003\u2003[Chemical Formula 1]'}, {'br': None, 'sub': a', 'b', 'c, 'MnCoNi\u2003\u2003[Chemical Formula 2]'}, 'wherein, in Chemical Formula 1, 0.1≦x≦0.6, and M is a metal composite compound represented by Chemical Formula 2,'}, 'wherein, in Chemical Formula 2, 0.3≦a≦0.5, 0.05≦b≦0.3, 0.3≦c≦0.55, and a+b+c=1; and, 'a mixture of a precursor of the solid solution represented by Chemical Formula 1 and a lithium compound,'}], 'preparing a mixed product by mixing a molybdate salt with at least one selected from the group offiring the mixed product at a ...

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13-06-2013 дата публикации

METHOD OF EXTRACTING LITHIUM WITH HIGH PURITY FROM LITHIUM BEARING SOLUTION BY ELECTROLYSIS

Номер: US20130146476A1

The present invention relates to a method of extracting lithium with high purity from a lithium bearing solution by electrolysis. More specifically, the present invention provides a method of economical extraction of lithium from the lithium bearing solution by adding a phosphorous supplying material to the solution to prepare a lithium phosphate aqueous solution subject to electrolysis. 1. A method of extracting high purity lithium from a lithium bearing solution by electrolysis comprising the steps of:preparing a lithium phosphate aqueous solution from the lithium bearing solution by adding a phosphorous supplying material; andextracting lithium from the lithium phosphate aqueous solution by electrolysis using an electrolytic device comprising an anode and a cathode separated from the anode by a cation exchange membrane.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein subsequent to adding the lithium phosphate aqueous solution at the anode claim 1 , and de-ionized water in the cathode claim 1 , current is applied to move lithium ions separated from the anode towards the cathode for the reduction of the lithium ions.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the lithium phosphate aqueous solution is prepared by dissolving lithium phosphate produced from adding a phosphorous supplying material in the lithium bearing solution in a phosphorous containing aqueous solution.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the electrolysis is performed under the conditions of current density in the range of 0.01 A/cmto 0.075 A/cm claim 1 , and electrolytic temperature in the range of 15° C. to 25° C.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the cation exchange membrane is porous having a pore density of 10% to 50%.6. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the anode and the cathode during the reduction of the electrolysis are subject to being under an inert gas environment.7. The method according to claim 6 , wherein the inert gas is argon.8. The method according to claim ...

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13-06-2013 дата публикации

LITHIUM METAL OXIDES WITH MULTIPLE PHASES AND STABLE HIGH ENERGY ELECTROCHEMICAL CYCLING

Номер: US20130149609A1
Принадлежит: ENVIA SYSTEMS, INC.

Electrochemically active material comprising a lithium metal oxide composition approximately represented by the formula LiCoNiMnO, where −0.2>b>0.2, 0.2>m>0.45, 0.055≦n≦0.24, 0.385≦p≦0.72, and m+n+p is approximately 1 has been synthesized and assembled to batteries. The electrochemical performance of the batteries was evaluated. The lithium metal oxide composition in general comprises a first layered phase, a second layered phase and a spinel phase. A layered LiMnOphase is at least partially activated upon charging to V. In some embodiments, the material further comprises a stabilization coating covering the lithium metal oxide composition. 1. An electrochemically active material comprising a lithium metal oxide approximately represented by the formula LiCoNiMnO , where −0.2≦b≦0.2 , 0.2≦m≦0.45 , 0.055≦n≦0.24 , 0.385≦p≦0.72 , and m+n+p is approximately 1 , wherein up to about 5 mole percent of the transition metals can be substituted with a metal dopant having layered-layered-spinel crystal phases.2. The electrochemically active material of wherein 0≦b≦0.15.3. The electrochemically active material of wherein 0.2≦m≦0.3 claim 1 , 0.07≦n≦0.24 claim 1 , 0.49≦p≦0.72.4. The electrochemically active material of wherein 0.2≦m≦0.45 claim 1 , 0.11≦n≦0.24 claim 1 , 0.385≦p≦0.64.5. The electrochemically active material of wherein 0.2≦m≦0.3 claim 1 , 0.14≦n≦0.24 claim 1 , 0.49≦p≦0.64.6. The electrochemically active material of wherein the composition is approximate free of dopants.7. The electrochemically active material of wherein lithium metal oxide comprises a LiMnOphase that is activated upon charging to 4.5V.8. The electrochemically active material of further comprising a stabilization coating.9. The electrochemically active material of wherein the stabilization coating comprises a metal oxide.10. The electrochemically active material of wherein the stabilization coating comprises a metal halide.11. The electrochemically active material of wherein the material exhibits three ...

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04-07-2013 дата публикации

POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR SECONDARY BATTERY, AND SECONDARY BATTERY USING THE SAME

Номер: US20130168601A1
Принадлежит: NEC Corporation

There is provided a novel positive electrode active material for a secondary battery. A positive electrode active material for a secondary battery according to the present exemplary embodiment is represented by the following formula (I): 111-. (canceled)13. The positive electrode active material for a secondary battery according to claim 12 , wherein 0.25≦x≦0.5 in the formula (I).14. The positive electrode active material for a secondary battery according to claim 12 , wherein 0 Подробнее

18-07-2013 дата публикации

LITHIUM MANGANATE FOR NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY, PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY

Номер: US20130183587A1
Принадлежит: TODA KOGYO CORPORATION

The present invention aims at providing lithium manganate having a high output and an excellent high-temperature stability. The above aim can be achieved by lithium manganate particles having a primary particle diameter of not less than 1 μm and an average particle diameter (D) of kinetic particles of not less than 1 μm and not more than 10 μm, which are substantially in the form of single crystal particles and have a composition represented by the following chemical formula: LiMnYOin which Y is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Al, Mg and Co; x and y satisfy 0.03≦x≦0.15 and 0.05≦y≦0.20, respectively, wherein the Y element is uniformly dispersed within the respective particles, and an intensity ratio of I(400)/I(111) thereof is not less than 33% and an intensity ratio of I(440)/I(111) thereof is not less than 16%. 2. Lithium manganate particles according to claim 1 , wherein the lithium manganate particles have a lattice constant of 0.818 to 0.821 nm.3. Lithium manganate particles according to claim 1 , wherein a rate of change in BET specific surface area of the lithium manganate particles when applying a pressure of 1 ton/cm2 thereto is 0 to 10% based on a BET specific surface area of the particles before applying the pressure thereto.4. Lithium manganate particles according to claim 1 , wherein upon measurement of charge/discharge capacities of a battery obtained using the lithium manganate particles claim 1 , an initial discharge capacity thereof is not less than 80 mAh/g and not more than 110 mAh/g.58.-. (canceled)9. Lithium manganate particles having a primary particle diameter of not less than 1 μm and an average particle diameter (D50) of secondary particles of 1 to 10 μm claim 1 , which have a composition represented by the following chemical formula:{'br': None, 'Li1+xMn2-x-yYyO4'}in which Y is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Al, Mg and Co; x and y satisfy 0.03≦x≦0.15 and 0.05≦y≦0.20, respectively,the Y ...

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18-07-2013 дата публикации

SOLID OXIDE, SOLID OXIDE ELECTRODE, SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELL INCLUDING THE SAME, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE SAME

Номер: US20130183593A1
Принадлежит: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd

An oxide represented by Formula 1: 2. The oxide of claim 1 , wherein the oxide has an electronic conductivity.3. The oxide of claim 1 , wherein the oxide has an ionic conductivity.4. The oxide of claim 1 , wherein the oxide has a crystal structure having a P 2m space group.5. The oxide of claim 1 , wherein the oxide has a crystal structure having a melilite structure.6. The oxide of claim 1 , wherein the oxide includes an interstitial oxygen.7. The oxide of claim 2 , wherein A in Formula 1 is at least one selected from Sr and Ba.8. The oxide of claim 1 , wherein M in Formula 1 is at least one selected from Mg and Ca.9. The oxide of claim 1 , wherein C in Formula 1 is at least one element selected from Group 7 to Group 8 of the Periodic Table of the Elements.10. The oxide of claim 1 , wherein C is at least one selected from Mn claim 1 , Fe claim 1 , Co claim 1 , and Cr.11. The oxide of claim 1 , wherein D is at least one selected from Si and Ge.13. The oxide of claim 1 , wherein the oxide is at least one selected from SrMgMnGeO claim 1 , SrMnGeO claim 1 , SrMgCoGeO claim 1 , SrCoGeO claim 1 , SrMgFeGeO claim 1 , and SrFeGeO.14. A solid oxide electrode comprising the oxide of .15. The solid oxide electrode of claim 14 , wherein the solid oxide electrode has an electrode resistance of about 0.32 ohms per square centimeter or less at 850° C.16. A solid oxide fuel cell comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00014', 'claim 14'}, 'a first electrode comprising the solid oxide electrode of ;'}a second electrode; anda solid oxide electrolyte disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode.17. The solid oxide fuel cell of claim 16 , wherein the first electrode is an air electrode.18. An oxide comprising:a first alkaline earth metal;a second alkaline earth metal which is different than the first alkaline earth metal;a transition metal;at least one selected from germanium and silicon; andoxygen,wherein a mole fraction of the first alkaline earth metal is about ...

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01-08-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR RECOVERING VALUABLE METALS FROM LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY WASTES

Номер: US20130192425A1
Принадлежит: LS-Nikko Copper Inc.

Valuable metals such as cobalt, nickel, manganese, and lithium can be economically recovered from various lithium secondary battery-related wastes by the inventive method which comprises liquid-phase leaching a scrap powder containing Co, Ni, Mn, and Li, and purifying and solvent-extracting the resulting leaching solution to recover each of said Co, Ni, Mn, and Li, wherein the liquid-phase leaching is performed by a two-step counter-current leaching using an inorganic acid solution or a mixed solution of an inorganic acid and hydrogen peroxide. 1. A method for recovering valuable metals comprising:liquid-phase leaching a scrap powder containing Co, Ni, Mn, and Li, and purifying and solvent-extracting the resulting leaching solution to recover each of said Co, Ni, Mn, and Li, wherein the liquid-phase leaching is performed by a two-step counter-current leaching using an inorganic acid solution or a mixed solution of an inorganic acid and hydrogen peroxide.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the inorganic acid solution is a sulfuric acid solution having a concentration of 240 g/L or higher.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the hydrogen peroxide is used in an amount of no less than 20 g based on 1 L of the inorganic acid solution.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein in the two-step counter-current leaching claim 1 , the first and the second steps are each independently performed at a temperature ranging from 60 to 80° C. for 4 to 6 hrs.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the purification of the leaching solution is performed by adding CaCOthereto claim 1 , adjusting the pH of the solution to 4.5 to 5.0 by adding a dilute NaOH solution thereto claim 1 , further adding NaSH thereto claim 1 , and then filtering the resulting solution.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the recovery of each of Co claim 1 , Ni claim 1 , Mn claim 1 , and Li is achieved by conducting respective extractions of Mn claim 1 , Co claim 1 , and Ni in order to obtain a solution containing only lithium ...

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIAL, CATHODE AND NON-AQUEOUS SECONDARY BATTERY

Номер: US20130209886A1
Принадлежит: SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A cathode active material having a composition represented by the following formula (1) 1. A cathode active material having a composition represented by the following formula (1){'br': None, 'sub': 1−x', 'x', '1−y', 'y', '4, 'LiMnMPSiO\u2003\u2003(1)'}wherein M is at least one kind of element selected from the group consisting of Zr, Sn, Y and Al; x is within a range of 0 Подробнее

05-09-2013 дата публикации

CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIAL, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING IT, CATHODE, AND BATTERY

Номер: US20130230776A1
Принадлежит: SONY CORPORATION

A cathode active material capable of increasing a capacity and improving high temperature characteristics or cycle characteristics, a method of manufacturing it, a cathode using the cathode active material, and a battery using the cathode active material are provided. In a cathode active material contained in a cathode, a coating layer is provided on at least part of complex oxide particle containing at least lithium (Li) and cobalt (Co). The coating layer is an oxide which contains lithium (Li) and at least one of nickel (Ni) and manganese (Mn). 132-. (canceled)33. A cathode active material comprising:complex oxide particle made of an oxide containing at least lithium (Li) and cobalt (Co);{'sub': (1+x)', '(1−y)', 'y', '(2−z), 'a coating layer which is provided on at least part of the complex oxide particle and is made of an oxide containing lithium and at least one of nickel and manganese wherein the average composition of the complex oxide particle being expressed by Chemical formula 3, and wherein in diffraction peaks obtained by CuKα powder X-ray diffraction, there is a diffraction peak of the coating layer on the lower angle side in the range from 0.2° to 1.0° than diffraction angle 2θ of a diffraction peak belonging to face [101] of the complex oxide particle LiCoMO;'}where M represents at least one selected from the group consisting of magnesium (Mg), aluminum (Al), boron (B), titanium (Ti), vanadium (V), chromium (Cr), manganese (Mn), iron (Fe), nickel (Ni), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), molybdenum (Mo), tin (Sn), tungsten (W), zirconium (Zr), yttrium (Y), niobium (Nb), calcium (Ca), and strontium (Sr); andvalues of x, y, and z are respectively in the range of −0.10≦x≦0.10, 0≦y<0.50, and −0.10≦z≦0.20.341. The cathode active material according to claim , wherein the composition ratio between nickel and manganese in the coating layer at a mol ratio of nickel:manganese is in the range from 90:10 to 30:70.351. The cathode active material according to claim , wherein ...

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19-09-2013 дата публикации

POSITIVE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR SECONDARY BATTERY OF IMPROVED RATE CAPABILITY

Номер: US20130244105A1
Принадлежит: LG CHEM, LTD.

Disclosed is a novel cathode active material for secondary batteries. More specifically, disclosed is a cathode active material for secondary batteries that reduces deintercalation of oxygen from a crystal structure of Li2MnO3 at a high voltage of 4.3V to 4.6V through incorporation of excess lithium in a transition metal cation layer. 1. A cathode active material for secondary batteries for reducing deintercalation of oxygen from a crystal structure at a high voltage of 4.3V to 4.6V through incorporation of excessive lithium in a cation layer composed of a transition metal , the cathode active material being represented by Formula 1:{'br': None, 'i': x', '* x, 'sub': a', 'b', '1−a−b', '2', '2', '3, '(1−)Li(LiM′M)OLiM″O\u2003\u2003(1)'}wherein0 Подробнее

26-09-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PRODUCING LITHIUM CARBONATE

Номер: US20130251610A1
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a method for producing lithium carbonate, which is important as a raw material of a lithium ion battery and the like, from brine resources. More specifically, the invention relates to a method for producing lithium carbonate, in which carbon dioxide gas obtained by calcining limestone is introduced, in the presence of ammonia, into a concentrated brine, which is prepared from a lithium-containing brine as a raw material through an evaporative concentrating step, a desulfurizing step and an electrodialysis step, thereby depositing lithium carbonate crystals, and the crystals thus deposited are recovered through solid-liquid separation. 1. A method for producing lithium carbonate , the method comprising:a desulfurizing step of adding a desulfurizing agent containing a calcium compound to a lithium-containing brine as a raw material, and removing sulfate ion contained in the brine as gypsum, thereby obtaining a desulfurized brine;evaporatively concentrating the desulfurized brine, and removing crystallized matters therefrom through solid-liquid separation, thereby obtaining a primarily concentrated brine;subjecting the primarily concentrated brine to electrodialysis by a monovalent ion-permselective ion exchange membrane, thereby obtaining a secondarily concentrated brine;evaporatively concentrating again the secondarily concentrated brine, and removing crystallized matters therefrom through solid-liquid separation, thereby obtaining a tertiary concentrated brine;a carbonation step of introducing carbon dioxide gas obtained by calcining limestone to the tertiary concentrated brine in the presence of ammonia, thereby depositing lithium carbonate crystals; andrecovering the lithium carbonate crystals through solid-liquid separation.2. The method for producing lithium carbonate according to claim 1 , wherein the tertiary concentrated brine claim 1 , to which carbon dioxide gas is to be introduced in the carbonation step claim 1 , has a ...

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26-09-2013 дата публикации

NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE BATTERY AND BATTERY PACK

Номер: US20130252076A1
Принадлежит:

According to one embodiment, a nonaqueous electrolyte battery is provided. A positive electrode contains a lithium-nickel-cobalt-manganese complex oxide represented by the formula LiNiCoMnO. A negative electrode contains at least one selected from a lithium titanate having a spinel structure and a monoclinic β-type titanium complex oxide. The negative electrode further contains at least one selected from an oxide which has a spinel structure and represented by the formula AFeOand an oxide which has a spinel structure and represented by the formula ACoO. A ratio of the total mass of AFeOand ACoOto the total mass of the negative electrode active material is in a range from 1% by mass to 5% by mass. 1. A nonaqueous electrolyte battery comprisinga positive electrode comprising a positive electrode current collector and a positive electrode layer provided on the positive electrode current collector;a negative electrode comprising a negative electrode current collector and a negative electrode layer provided on the negative electrode current collector; anda nonaqueous electrolyte, wherein{'sub': 1+a', '1-b-c', 'b', 'c', '2, 'the positive electrode layer contains a positive electrode active material, the positive electrode active material containing a lithium-nickel-cobalt-manganese complex oxide represented by the formula LiNiCoMnO, where a, b, and c satisfy a relationship represented by a inequality 0≦a≦0.2, 0 Подробнее

03-10-2013 дата публикации

ACTIVE MATERIAL AND LITHIUM ION SECONDARY BATTERY

Номер: US20130260248A1
Принадлежит: TDK Corporation

An active material has a layered structure and a composition represented by the following formula (1) LiNiCoMnMO. . . (1), wherein M is at least one selected from Al, Si, Zr, Ti, Fe, Mg, Nb, Ba and V, and a, b, c, d, x and y satisfy 1.9≦(a+b+c+d+y)≦2.1, 1.0 Подробнее

17-10-2013 дата публикации

COMPOSITE FOR LI-ION CELLS AND THE PREPARATION PROCESS THEREOF

Номер: US20130270485A1
Автор: KEPLER Keith D., Wang Yu
Принадлежит:

Disclosed herein is a composite for Li-ion cells, comprising an active material particle for Li-ion cells and an electronically conductive elastic material bound or attached to the active material particle. According to the present invention, the electronically conductive elastic material bound or attached to the active material particle allows the particle to maintain electronic contact with the electrode laminate matrix despite ongoing movement or expansion and contraction of the active material particles, such that the cycling efficiency and reversible capacity of the Li-ion cells prepared from the composite of the present invention is improved. 111-. (canceled)12. A preparation process for a composite of Li-ion cells , comprising: binding or attaching an electronically conductive elastic material onto an active material particle for Li-ion cells.13. The process of wherein an attaching phase is used to bind or attach the electronically conductive elastic material onto the active material particle.14. The process of wherein the process further comprises:(1) Mixing the active material particle, the electronically conductive elastic material, and precursor material for the attaching phase in water;(2) Evaporating the water;(3) optionally, firing the mixture below 650° C.15. The process of wherein in operation (3) claim 14 , the firing is performed for 1-4 hr at 150-650° C.16. The process of wherein the process further comprises:(1) Mixing the active material particle, the electronically conductive elastic material, and precursor material for the attaching phase;(2) Firing the mixture below 650° C.17. The process of wherein in operation (3) claim 16 , the firing is performed for 1-4 hr at 500-650° C. This application claims priority from the following U.S. provisional patent application: “Stabilized Active materials for Li-ion Cells” filed on Jun. 3, 2009, having a Provisional Patent Application No. US61/217,778. This application is incorporated herein by reference. ...

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17-10-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PRODUCING HIGH-PURITY LITHIUM CARBONATE

Номер: US20130272933A1
Принадлежит: Korea Resources Corporation

Disclosed is a method for producing high-purity lithium carbonate. The method includes: removing magnesium and boron from a brine; separating and removing the remaining magnesium and calcium; concentrating the resulting brine by spray drying to form a powder; washing the powder to concentrate lithium; and carbonating the lithium ions with sodium carbonate (NaCO). 1. A method for producing high-purity lithium carbonate from a brine , the method comprising:removing magnesium and boron from a brine;separating and removing the remaining magnesium and calcium;concentrating the resulting brine by spray drying to form a powder;washing the powder to concentrate lithium; and{'sub': 2', '3, 'carbonating the lithium ions with sodium carbonate (NaCO).'}2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the magnesium and the boron are removed by adsorption and precipitation using calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)).3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the remaining magnesium and the calcium are separated and removed using sodium oxalate (NaCO).4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the resulting brine is concentrated using a spray dryer to form a powder.5. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , after the carbonation claim 1 , washing the lithium carbonate (LiCO) with water to remove impurities. The present invention relates to a method for producing high-purity lithium carbonate, and more specifically to a method for producing lithium carbonate as a lithium product in high purity from brines from the Uyuni salt flats in Bolivia wherein precipitation and concentration are used to remove impurities other than lithium from the Bolivia's Uyuni brines.Lithium is a chemical element belonging to the alkali metal group and has the symbol Li and an atomic number 3. Lithium is soft and silver-white and causes corrosion.Lithium is a strategic metal resource that can be used as a raw material for various applications, for example, secondary batteries for hybrid ...

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31-10-2013 дата публикации

CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY

Номер: US20130284972A1
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Provided is a cathode active material which is lithium transition metal oxide having an α-NaFeOlayered crystal structure, wherein the transition metal is a blend of Ni and Mn, an average oxidation number of the transition metals except lithium is more than +3, and lithium transition metal oxide satisfies the Equation m(Ni)≧m(Mn) (in which m (Ni) and m (Mn) represent an molar number of nickel and manganese, respectively). The lithium transition metal oxide has a uniform and stable layered structure through control of oxidation number of transition metals to a level higher than +3, thus advantageously exerting improved overall electrochemical properties including electric capacity, in particular, superior high-rate charge/discharge characteristics. 1. A cathode active material for a lithium secondary cell , comprising a lithium transition metal oxide with a layered crystalline structure in which the transition metal comprises a transition metal mixture of Ni , Mn and Co , an average oxidation number of all transition metals other than lithium is more than +3 , and specific conditions represented by the following Formulae (1) and (2) are satisfied:{'br': None, 'i': m', 'm, '1.1<(Ni)/(Mn)<1.5\u2003\u2003(1)'}{'br': None, 'i': m', 'm, 'sup': 2+', '4+, '0.4<(Ni)/(Mn)<1\u2003\u2003(2)'}{'sup': 2+', '4+', '2+', '4+, 'wherein m(Ni)/m(Mn) is a molar ratio of nickel to manganese and m(Ni)/m(Mn) is a molar ratio of Ni to Mn.'}2. The active material according to claim 1 , wherein the layered crystalline structure is α-NaFeOlaminate crystalline structure.3. The active material according to claim 1 , wherein m(Ni)/m(Mn) is defined by 1.2≦m(Ni)/m(Mn)≦1.4.4. The active material according to claim 1 , wherein the average oxidation number of all transition metals other than lithium is more than 3.0 to not more than 3.5.5. The active material according to claim 4 , wherein the average oxidation number of all transition metals other than lithium ranges from 3.01 to 3.3.6. The active ...

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31-10-2013 дата публикации

LEACHING SOLUTION AND METAL RECOVERY METHOD

Номер: US20130287654A1
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A valuable metal recovery method of recovering metals from a lithium ion battery without using complicate steps and by a relatively simple and convenient facility is intended to be provided. 1. A metal recovery method of recovering metals from a positive electrode active material of a lithium ion battery containing lithium and transition metal elements , comprising:leaching valuable metals contained in the positive electrode active material into an acidic solution; andrecovering lithium from the acidic solution where the valuable metals are leached,wherein the acidic solution is at pH of 4 to 7.2. A metal recovery method according to claim 1 ,wherein the acidic solution contains a redox potential controller.3. A metal recovery method according to claim 2 ,wherein the acidic solution further contains a pH controller.4. A metal recovery method according to claim 2 ,wherein the redox potential controller comprises hydrogen peroxide.5. A metal recovery method according to claim 2 ,wherein the redox potential controller comprises ozone.6. A metal recovery method according to claim 3 ,wherein the pH controller comprises carbon dioxide.7. A metal recovery method according to claim 1 ,wherein one of the solute of the acidic solution, the redox potential controller or the pH controller is a material that spontaneously disappears from the solution.8. A metal leaching solution of leaching metals from a positive electrode active material of a lithium ion battery containing lithium and transition metal elements claim 1 ,wherein pH of the solution is from 4 to 7 and the solute of the solution is a spontaneously disappearing solute.9. A metal recovery method of recovering metals from a positive electrode active material of a lithium ion battery containing lithium and transition metal elements claim 1 , comprising:leaching lithium contained in the positive electrode active material into an acidic solution containing a spontaneously disappearing oxidizer and a buffer solution; ...

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28-11-2013 дата публикации

CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIAL AND LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY COMPRISING THE SAME

Номер: US20130313470A1
Принадлежит: LG CHEM, LTD.

Disclosed is a cathode active material (and secondary battery comprising the same) comprising a combination of a lithium manganese composite oxide having a spinel structure represented by the following Formula 1 with a lithium nickel composite oxide represented by the following Formula 2, the cathode active material having a broad potential region at 3.0 to 4.8V upon initial charge: 1. A cathode active material comprising a combination of a lithium manganese composite oxide having a spinel structure represented by the following Formula 1 with a lithium nickel composite oxide represented by the following Formula 2 , the cathode active material having a broad potential region (potential plateau) at 3.0 to 4.8V upon initial charge:{'br': None, 'sub': x', 'y', '2−y', '4−z', 'z, 'LiMMnOA\u2003\u2003(1)'}wherein 0.9≦x≦1.2, 0 Подробнее

28-11-2013 дата публикации

POSITIVE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE POSITIVE ACTIVE MATERIAL, ELECTRODE FOR NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY, NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SECONDARY BATTERY

Номер: US20130313471A1
Принадлежит: GS Yuasa International Ltd.

An object of the present invention is to provide a positive active material for a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery which has a large discharge capacity and is superior in charge-discharge cycle performance, initial efficiency and high rate discharge performance, and a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery using the positive active material. The present invention pertains to a positive active material for a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery containing a lithium transition metal composite oxide which has a crystal structure of an α-NaFeOtype, is represented by a compositional formula LiMeO(Me is a transition metal element including Co, Ni and Mn, α>0), and has a molar ratio Li/Me of Li to the transition metal element Me of 1.2 to 1.6, wherein a molar ratio Co/Me of Co in the transition metal element Me is 0.02 to 0.23, a molar ratio Mn/Me of Mn in the transition metal element Me is 0.62 to 0.72, and the lithium transition metal composite oxide is observed as a single phase attributed to a space group R3-m on an X-ray diffraction chart when it is electrochemically oxidized up to a potential of 5.0 V (vs. Li/Li). 1. A positive active material for a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery containing a lithium transition metal composite oxide which has a crystal structure of an α-NaFeOtype , is represented by a compositional formula LiMeO(Me is a transition metal element including Co , Ni and Mn , α>0) , and has a molar ratio Li/Me of Li to the transition metal element Me of 1.2 to 1.6 , wherein a molar ratio Co/Me of Co in the transition metal element Me is 0.02 to 0.23 , a molar ratio Mn/Me of Mn in the transition metal element Me is 0.62 to 0.72 , and the lithium transition metal composite oxide is observed as a single phase attributed to a space group R3-m on an X-ray diffraction chart when it is electrochemically oxidized up to a potential of 5.0 V (vs. Li/Li).2. The positive active material for a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery according ...

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05-12-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PRODUCING CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR LITHIUM ION SECONDARY BATTERY

Номер: US20130318780A1
Принадлежит: Asahi Glass Company, Limited

The present invention provides a method for producing a cathode active material for a lithium ion secondary battery excellent in the discharge capacity and the cycle characteristics and having high durability, and methods for producing a lithium ion secondary battery and a cathode for a lithium ion secondary battery. 1. A method for producing a cathode active material for a lithium ion secondary battery , which comprises contacting the following composition (1) with a lithium-containing composite oxide comprising Li element and at least one transition metal element selected from the group consisting of Ni , Co and Mn (provided that the molar amount of the Li element is more than 1.2 times the total molar amount of said transition metal element) , followed by heating:composition (1): a composition having a compound (1) containing no Li element and comprising Mn element as an essential component, dissolved or dispersed in a solvent.2. The method for producing a cathode active material for a lithium ion secondary battery according to claim 1 , wherein the composition (1) further contains a compound (2) containing Ni element and/or Zr element.3. The method for producing a cathode active material for a lithium ion secondary battery according to claim 1 , wherein the heating is carried out at from 350 to 800° C.4. The method for producing a cathode active material for a lithium ion secondary battery according to claim 1 , wherein the amount of the metal element contained in the compound (1) is within a range of from 0.002 to 0.05% by molar ratio to the amount of the transition metal element contained in the lithium-containing composite oxide.5. The method for producing a cathode active material for a lithium ion secondary battery according to claim 1 , wherein the proportion of the following Mn composite oxide contained in the cathode active material is such an amount claim 1 , as the metal element amount in the Mn composite oxide claim 1 , of from 0.001 to 0.10 molar ...

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05-12-2013 дата публикации

Method for the production of an lmo product

Номер: US20130323597A1

A fused product including lithium-manganese spinel, which is optionally doped, having a spinel structure AB 2 O 4 , where the site A is occupied by lithium and the site B is occupied by manganese, it being possible for the site B to be doped with an element B′ and it being possible for the site A to exert a substoichiometry or a superstoichiometry with respect to the site B, so that the product observes the formula Li (1+x) Mn (2−y) B′ y O 4 , with −0.20≦x≦0.4 and 0≦y≦1, the element B′ being chosen from aluminum, cobalt, nickel, chromium, iron, magnesium, titanium, vanadium, copper, zinc, gallium, calcium, niobium, yttrium, barium, silicon, boron, zirconium and their mixtures.

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05-12-2013 дата публикации

LITHIUM NICKEL COBALT MANGANESE COMPOSITE OXIDE CATHODE MATERIAL

Номер: US20130323598A1
Принадлежит: FU JEN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY

A lithium nickel cobalt manganese composite oxide cathode material includes a plurality of secondary particles. Each secondary particle consists of aggregates of fine primary particles. Each secondary particle includes lithium nickel cobalt manganese composite oxide, which is expressed as LiNiCoMnO. An average formula of each secondary particle satisfies one condition of 0.9≦a≦1.2, 0.08≦b≦0.34, 0.1≦c≦0.4, and 0.18≦b+c≦0.67. The lithium nickel cobalt manganese composite oxide has a structure with different chemical compositions of primary particles from the surface toward core of each of the secondary particles. The primary particle with rich Mn content near the surface and the primary particle with rich Ni content in the core of the secondary particle of the lithium nickel cobalt manganese composite oxide cathode material have provided the advantages of high safety and high capacity. 1. A lithium nickel cobalt manganese composite oxide cathode material , comprising:{'sub': a', '1−b−c', 'b', 'c', '2, 'a plurality of secondary particles, each of the secondary particles consisting of aggregates of fine primary particles, and each of the secondary particles including a lithium nickel cobalt manganese composite oxide, which is expressed as LiNiCoMnO, an average formula of each secondary particle satisfying one condition of 0.9≦a≦1.2, 0.08≦b≦0.34, 0.1≦c≦0.4, and 0.18≦b+c≦0.67;'}wherein, the lithium nickel cobalt manganese composite oxide has a structure with different chemical compositions of primary particles from the surface toward core of each of the secondary particles.2. The lithium nickel cobalt manganese composite oxide cathode material as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the different chemical compositions includes lithium content uniformly distributed from the surface toward the core claim 1 , nickel content increased from the surface toward the core claim 1 , cobalt content increased from the surface toward the core claim 1 , and manganese content decreased from the ...

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05-12-2013 дата публикации

NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY

Номер: US20130323606A1
Принадлежит: SANYO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.

The present invention is aimed at providing a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery capable of improving cycling characteristics by improving a positive electrode active material when particles with a structure in which primary particles are aggregated to front, secondary particles are used as the positive electrode active material of the nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery, thereby permitting preferred use as a power supply of a hybrid electric car or the like. The positive electrode active material includes secondary particles composed of aggregated primary particles the primary particles have an aspect ratio of 2.0 or more and 10.0 or less, and in powder X-ray diffraction measurement using CuKα ray, the positive electrode active material satisfies 0.10°≦FWHM110 ≦0.30° wherein FWHM110 represents a full width at half maximum of a 110 diffraction peak present within a range of diffraction angle 2θ of 64.5°±1.0°. 19-. (canceled)10. A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprising a positive electrode containing a positive electrode active material , a negative electrode containing a negative electrode active material , and a nonaqueous electrolyte containing a solute dissolved in a nonaqueous solvent , wherein the positive electrode active material includes secondary particles composed of aggregated primary particles , the primary particles have an aspect ratio of 2.0 or more and 10.0 or less , and in powder X-ray diffraction measurement using CuKα ray , the positive electrode active material satisfies 0.10°≦FWHM110≦0.30° wherein FWHM110 represents a full width at half maximum of a 110 diffraction peak present within a range of diffraction angle 2θ of 64.5°±1.0°.11. The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery according to claim 10 , wherein the full width at half maximum FWHM110 of a 110 diffraction peak of the positive electrode active material is 0.10°≦FWHM110≦0.22°.12. The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery according to claim 10 , wherein the ...

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12-12-2013 дата публикации

LITHIUM MANGANESE COMPOSITE OXIDE AND METHOD FOR PREPARING SAME

Номер: US20130327978A1
Принадлежит: POSCO ES MATERIALS CO., LTD.

The present invention relates to a lithium manganese composite oxide and a method for preparing the same, and more particularly, to a lithium manganese composite oxide and a method for preparing same, in which a wet-milling process and a spray-drying process are applied, and the abundance ratio of Mnions to Mnions at the surface of the composite oxide is adjusted by controlling an oxidizing atmosphere during heat treatment. 1. A lithium manganese composite oxide expressed by the following chemical formula 1 , wherein oxidation number of Mn is 3+ and 4+ , and the abundance ratio of Mnions to Mnions at the surface thereof , A , defined by the following relation formula 1 , is 95 to 100:{'br': None, 'sub': 1+a', '2−x', 'x', '4, 'LiMnMO\u2003\u2003[Chemical Formula 1]'} {'br': None, 'sup': 4+', '3+', '4+, 'A={Mnion abundance/(Mnion abundance+Mnion abundance)}×100.\u2003\u2003[Relation Formula 1]'}, '(wherein, a is 0 to 02, x is 0 to 0.4, and M is selected from the group consisting of Al, Mg, Zr, Cu, Ni, Sn, Sr, Zn, Si and a mixture thereof); and'}2. An electrochemical device comprising the lithium manganese composite oxide of .3. The electrochemical device according to claim 2 , which is a lithium secondary battery or a hybrid capacitor.4. A method for preparing a lithium manganese composite oxide expressed by the following chemical formula 1 claim 2 , wherein oxidation number of Mn is 3+ and 4+ claim 2 , and the Abundance ratio of Mnions to Mnions at the surface thereof claim 2 , A claim 2 , defined by the following relation formula 1 claim 2 , is 95 to 100 claim 2 ,which comprises:(a) a step of inserting a lithium source, a manganese source and a metal source;(b) a step of manufacturing mixed slurry by wet-milling the lithium source, the manganese source and the metal source;(c) a step of producing a precursor particle by spray drying the mixed slurry of the step (b); and {'br': None, 'sub': 1+a', '2−x', 'x', '4, 'LiMnMO\u2003\u2003[Chemical Formula 1]'}, '(d) a step ...

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12-12-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR A CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR A LITHIUM ION BATTERY CELL

Номер: US20130327993A1
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A material includes a first lithium metal oxide (LMO) component formed using a spray-dry technique and a second LMO component formed using a co-precipitation technique. In particular, the LMO components may include lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide (NMC). The material may further include a binder and a conductive component. 1. A lithium ion battery cell , comprising:a cathode comprising an active material, wherein the active material comprises a first lithium metal oxide (LMO) component prepared via a spray-dry technique, and wherein the active material comprises a second LMO component prepared via a co-precipitation technique.2. The battery cell of claim 1 , wherein the active material has a surface area between approximately 0.4 square meter per gram (m/g) and approximately 1.2 m/g.3. The battery cell of claim 1 , wherein the first and the second LMO components are configured to provide greater power retention together than the first LMO component or the second LMO component alone.4. The battery cell of claim 1 , wherein the first and the second LMO components are configured to provide less cycle fade together than the first LMO component alone.5. The battery cell of claim 1 , wherein the first and the second LMO components are configured to provide a greater power output together than the second LMO component alone.6. The battery cell of claim 1 , wherein the first and second LMO components are both lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide (NMC) materials.7. The battery cell of claim 6 , wherein the NMC materials have the formula LiNiCoMnO.8. The battery cell of claim 1 , wherein the first or second LMO components comprise a lithium nickel cobalt aluminum oxide (NCA) material claim 1 , a lithium cobalt oxide (LCO) material claim 1 , or a lithium metal oxide spinel (LMO-spinel) material.9. The battery cell of claim 1 , wherein the lithium ion battery cell comprises a cylindrical claim 1 , prismatic claim 1 , or pouch lithium ion battery cell.10. The battery cell ...

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19-12-2013 дата публикации

METHOD OF PREPARING MATERIAL FOR LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY OF HIGH PERFORMANCE

Номер: US20130334457A1
Принадлежит: LG CHEM, LTD.

Provided is a method for preparing a lithium mixed transition metal oxide, comprising subjecting LiCOand a mixed transition metal precursor to a solid-state reaction under an oxygen-deficient atmosphere with an oxygen concentration of 10 to 50% to thereby prepare a powdered lithium mixed transition metal oxide having a composition represented by Formula I of LiMOwherein M, x and y are as defined in the specification. Therefore, since the high-Ni lithium mixed transition metal oxide having a given composition can be prepared by a simple solid-state reaction in air, using a raw material that is cheap and easy to handle, the present invention enables industrial-scale production of the lithium mixed transition metal oxide with significantly decreased production costs and high production efficiency. Further, the thus-produced lithium mixed transition metal oxide is substantially free of impurities, and therefore can exert a high capacity and excellent cycle stability, in conjunction with significantly improved storage stability and high-temperature stability. 1. A method for preparing a lithium mixed transition metal oxide , comprising subjecting LiCOand a mixed transition metal precursor to a solid-state reaction under an oxygen-deficient atmosphere with an oxygen concentration of 10 to 50% by volume to thereby prepare a powdered lithium mixed transition metal oxide having a composition represented by Formula I below:{'br': None, 'sub': x', 'y', '2, 'LiMO\u2003\u2003(I)'}wherein:{'sub': 1−k', 'k', '1−a−b', '1/2', '1/2', 'a', 'b, 'M=M′A, wherein M′ is Ni(NiMn)Co, 0.65≦a+b≦0.85 and 0.1≦b≦0.4;'}A is a dopant;0≦k<0.05; andx+y≈2 and 0.95≦x≦1.05.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the oxygen concentration is 10% to 30% by volume.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the atmosphere is an air atmosphere.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the mixed transition metal precursor is at least one selected from the group consisting of M(OH)and MOOH wherein M ...

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19-12-2013 дата публикации

Spinel-Type Lithium Manganese-Based Composite Oxide

Номер: US20130337330A1
Принадлежит: Mitsui Mining & Smelting Co., Ltd.

Regarding Spinel-type lithium manganese-based composite oxide (LMO) to be used as a positive electrode active substance material for lithium battery, a novel LMO is provided, which is capable of maintaining discharge capacity even if charging and discharging are repeated under high temperatures. An LMO in which the crystallite size is 250 nm to 350 nm, the strain is 0.085 or less and the specific surface area increase rate when placed in water at 25° and pH 7 and ultrasonically dispersed at 40 W ultrasonic intensity for 600 seconds is 10.0% or less, can prevent a decrease in the output that accompanies the repetition of charging and discharging while at a high temperature. 1. A spinel-type (space group Fd-3m) lithium manganese based composite oxide , whereincrystallite size is 250 nm to 350 nm, strain is 0.085 or less, andwherein a specific surface area increase rate when placed in water at 25° and pH 7 and ultrasonically dispersed at 40 W ultrasonic intensity for 600 seconds is 10.0% or less.2. The spinel-type (space group Fd-3m) lithium manganese based composite oxide according to claim 1 , wherein specific surface area after ultrasonic dispersion/specific surface area before ultrasonic dispersion is 1.00 to 1.13.3. The Spinel-type lithium manganese-based composite oxide according to claim 1 , represented by the general formula LiMO(where M includes Mn and includes any one species or two species or more among the group comprising Mg claim 1 , Al claim 1 , Ti claim 1 , Ni claim 1 , Co claim 1 , Mo claim 1 , W claim 1 , Nb claim 1 , Ta claim 1 , Re and Fe; x is 0.01 to 0.08).4. The Spinel-type lithium manganese-based composite oxide according to claim 1 , prepared using electrolytic manganese as manganese raw materials.5. The Spinel-type lithium manganese-based composite oxide according to claim 1 , prepared using electrolytic manganese dioxide as manganese raw materials.6. The Spinel-type lithium manganese-based composite oxide according to claim 1 , obtained by ...

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19-12-2013 дата публикации

POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR LITHIUM ION SECONDARY BATTERY

Номер: US20130337332A1
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The positive electrode active material includes a compound represented by the following composition formula: 14-. (canceled)5. A positive electrode active material for a lithium ion secondary battery , comprising a compound represented by the following composition formula:{'br': None, 'sub': 1.5', '0.5(1-x)', '1-x', '1.5x', '3, '[Li][LiMnM]O'}{'sub': α', 'β', 'γ, '(wherein x satisfies 0.15≦x≦0.30, and M is represented by NiCoMnin which α, β and γ satisfy 0<α≦0.5, 0≦β≦0.33 and 0<γ≦0.5, respectively),'}wherein a half width of a peak of a (001) crystal plane of the compound measured by X-ray diffraction is in a range from 0.19 to 0.212 inclusive, andan average primary particle diameter of the compound is in a range from 0.19 μm to 0.25 μm inclusive.6. The positive electrode active material for a lithium ion secondary battery according to claim 5 ,wherein x in the composition formula satisfies 0.15≦x≦0.25, and α, β and γ satisfy 0<α≦0.457, 0≦β≦0.1 and 0<γ≦0.457, respectively.7. A lithium ion secondary battery comprising the positive electrode active material according to . The present invention relates to a positive electrode active material used for a lithium ion secondary battery suitable for a motor driving power source for a vehicle such as an electric vehicle and a hybrid electric vehicle.Regulations for COemissions have been considered in recent years to deal with atmospheric pollution and global warming. Particularly in the automobile industry, reduction in COemissions is highly expected in association with the spread of hybrid electric vehicles and electric vehicles. As for motor driving power sources for these types of vehicles, development of high-performance secondary batteries is being carried out. In particular, since a large battery capacity and a high cycle property are required for such secondary batteries for driving motors, lithium ion secondary batteries having high theoretical energy are gaining increasing attention among other types of secondary ...

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26-12-2013 дата публикации

TWO-PHASE POSITIVE ELECTRODE MATERIAL FOR A LITHIUM BATTERY AND METHOD FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF SAME

Номер: US20130344388A1
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The invention relates to a two-phase positive electrode material for a lithium battery, which includes particles of a lithium-enriched lamellar oxide, the surface of which is at least partially covered by a metal oxide having formula LiyVOz, wherein 0 Подробнее

02-01-2014 дата публикации

POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL HAVING IMPROVED SAFETY AND LIFETIME CHARACTERISTICS AND LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY COMPRISING THE SAME

Номер: US20140000100A1
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Provided is a secondary battery comprising a positive electrode active material represented by the following Chemical Formula 1, 11. A positive electrode active material represented by the following Chemical Formula :{'br': None, 'sub': a', 'x', '1-a-x-y', 'y', '2, 'Li{LiMnMM′}O\u2003\u2003[Chemical Formula 1]'}where 0(1-a)/2, and 0 Подробнее

02-01-2014 дата публикации

POSITIVE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY, METHOD FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF, ELECTRODE FOR LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY AND LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY

Номер: US20140004423A1
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The positive active material for a lithium secondary battery includes a lithium transition metal composite oxide having an α-NaFeO-type crystal structure and represented by the composition formula of LiMeO(Me is a transition metal including Co, Ni and Mn and α>0). The positive active material contains Na in an amount of no less than 1900 ppm and no more than 8000 ppm, and has a 50% particle size (D50) of 5 μm or less in particle size distribution measurement. 1. A positive active material for a lithium secondary battery comprising a lithium transition metal composite oxide having an α-NaFeO-type crystal structure and represented by the composition formula of LiMeO(Me is a transition metal including Co , Ni and Mn and α>0) , wherein the positive active material contains Na in an amount of 1900 ppm or more and 8000 ppm or less , and has a 50% particle size (D50) of 5 μm or less in particle size distribution measurement.2. The positive active material for the lithium secondary battery according to claim 1 , wherein the molar ratio of Li to the Me represented by (1+α)/(1−α) is 1.25 to 1.5.3. A method for production of the positive active material for a lithium secondary battery according to claim 1 , wherein a precursor for synthesis of the lithium transition metal composite oxide is a hydroxide of a transition metal including Co claim 1 , Ni and Mn.4. The method for production of a positive active material for a lithium secondary battery according to claim 3 , wherein for synthesis of the lithium transition metal composite oxide claim 3 , the hydroxide precursor of the transition metal including Co claim 3 , Ni and Mn is mixed with a sodium compound together with a lithium compound in a sintering step.5. An electrode for a lithium secondary battery comprising the positive active material for a lithium secondary battery according to .6. A lithium secondary battery comprising the electrode for a lithium secondary battery according to . This application is based on ...

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09-01-2014 дата публикации

Method of Manufacturing a Positive Electrode Active Material for Lithium Secondary Batteries

Номер: US20140010752A1
Принадлежит: Mitsui Mining & Smelting Co., Ltd.

Provided is a new method for producing a positive electrode active material for lithium secondary batteries, by which even in the case of washing a spinel type lithium transition metal oxide with water or the like, the service life characteristics can be further enhanced, and the concentration of magnetic substances can be effectively reduced. Suggested is a method for producing a positive electrode active material for lithium secondary batteries, the method including a water washing step of bringing a powder of a spinel type lithium transition metal oxide into contact with a polar solvent and thereby washing the powder; and a drying step of subsequently drying the powder by heating the powder to 300° C. to 700° C. in an atmosphere containing oxygen. 1. A method for producing a positive electrode active material for lithium secondary batteries , the method comprising bringing a powder of a spinel type (Fd-3m) lithium transition metal oxide into contact with a polar solvent and thereby washing the powder; and subsequently , drying the powder by heating the powder to 300° C. to 700° C. in an atmosphere containing oxygen.2. A method for producing a positive electrode active material for lithium secondary batteries , the method comprising bringing a powder of a spinel type (Fd-3m) lithium transition metal oxide into contact with a polar solvent and thereby forming a slurry; feeding the slurry thus obtained in the washing step into a wet type magnetic separator , collecting magnetic substances that have attached to a magnet , and thereby removing the magnetic substances; and subsequently , drying the slurry by heating the slurry to 300° C. to 700° C. in an atmosphere containing oxygen.3. The method for producing a positive electrode active material for lithium secondary batteries according to claim 1 , wherein in the drying claim 1 , the material is heated by controlling the temperature to a temperature region lower than a primary oxygen release temperature.4. The method ...

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09-01-2014 дата публикации

COBALT AND LITHIUM-CONTAINING MOLECULAR PRECURSORS FOR BATTERY CATHODE MATERIALS

Номер: US20140011084A1
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Lithium-cobalt-containing molecular precursor compounds, compositions and processes for making cathodes for lithium ion batteries. The molecular precursor compounds are soluble and provide processes to make stoichiometric cathode materials with solution-based processes. The cathode material can be, for example, a lithium cobalt oxide, a lithium cobalt phosphate, or a lithium cobalt silicate. Cathodes can be made as bulk material in a solid form or in solution, or in various forms including thin films. 2. The molecular precursor compound of claim 1 , further comprising a number n of coordinating species L claim 1 , having the empirical formula [LiCo(OR)].n L claim 1 , wherein n is from 0.01 to 8 claim 1 , and wherein L is selected from acetates claim 1 , ethyl acetate claim 1 , propyl acetates claim 1 , n-propyl acetate claim 1 , isopropyl acetate claim 1 , butyl acetates claim 1 , n-butyl acetate claim 1 , sec-butyl acetate claim 1 , isobutyl acetate claim 1 , t-butyl acetate claim 1 , isopentyl acetate claim 1 , 2-methylbutyl acetate claim 1 , 3-methylbutyl acetate claim 1 , 2 claim 1 ,2-dimethylbutyl acetate claim 1 , 2 claim 1 ,3-dimethylbutyl acetate claim 1 , 2-methylpentyl acetate claim 1 , 3-methylpentyl acetate claim 1 , 4-methylpentyl acetate claim 1 , 2-methylhexyl acetate claim 1 , 3-methylhexyl acetate claim 1 , 4-methylhexyl acetate claim 1 , 5-methylhexyl acetate claim 1 , 2 claim 1 ,3-dimethylbutyl acetate claim 1 , 2 claim 1 ,3-dimethylpentyl acetate claim 1 , 2 claim 1 ,4-dimethylpentyl acetate claim 1 , 2 claim 1 ,2-dimethylhexyl acetate claim 1 , 2 claim 1 ,3-dimethylhexyl acetate claim 1 , 2 claim 1 ,4-dimethylhexyl acetate claim 1 , 2 claim 1 ,5-dimethylhexyl acetate claim 1 , 2 claim 1 ,2-dimethylpentyl acetate claim 1 , 3 claim 1 ,3-dimethylpentyl acetate claim 1 , 3 claim 1 ,3-dimethylhexyl acetate claim 1 , 4 claim 1 ,4-dimethylhexyl acetate claim 1 , 2-ethylpentyl acetate claim 1 , 3-ethylpentyl acetate claim 1 , 2-ethylhexyl acetate claim ...

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09-01-2014 дата публикации

MOLECULAR PRECURSORS FOR LITHIUM-IRON-CONTAINING CATHODE MATERIALS

Номер: US20140011086A1
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Lithium-iron molecular precursor compounds, compositions and processes for making a cathode for lithium ion batteries. The molecular precursor compounds are soluble and provide processes to make stoichiometric cathode materials with solution-based processes. The cathode material can be, for example, a lithium iron oxide, a lithium iron phosphate, or a lithium iron silicate. Cathodes can be made as bulk material in a solid form or in solution, or in various forms including thin films. 2. The molecular precursor compound of claim 1 ,{'sub': 2', '2, 'wherein the alkoxy groups are selected from methoxy, ethoxy, n-propoxy, 1-methylethoxy, butoxy, 1-methylpropoxy, 2-methylpropoxy or 1,1-dimethylethoxy, pentoxy, 1-methylbutoxy, 2-methylbutoxy, 3-methylbutoxy, 1,1-dimethylpropoxy, 1,2-dimethylpropoxy, 2,2-dimethylpropoxy, 1-ethylpropoxy, hexoxy, 1-methylpentoxy, 2-methylpentoxy, 3-methylpentoxy, 4-methylpentoxy, 1,1-dimethylbutoxy, 1,2-dimethylbutoxy, 1,3-dimethylbutoxy, 2,2-dimethylbutoxy, 2,3-dimethylbutoxy, 3,3-dimethylbutoxy, 1-ethylbutoxy, 2-ethylbutoxy, 1,1,2-trimethylpropoxy, 1,2,2-trimethylpropoxy, 1-ethyl-1-methylpropoxy or 1-ethyl-2-methylpropoxy, heptyloxy, octyloxy, 2-ethylhexyloxy, nonyloxy, decyloxy, aminoalkoxy —ORNRwhere R is alkyl, alkoxyalkoxy-OROR where R is alkyl, phosphatoalkoxy-ORPRwhere R is alkyl, and positional isomers and combinations thereof;'}{'sup': 2', '2, 'sub': 2', 'q, 'wherein the dialkoxy groups are —ORO— groups, wherein Rmay be a substituted or unsubstituted, branched or unbranched alkylene chain —(CH)—, where q is from 1 to 20;'}{'sup': 1', '1', '2', '1', '2', '2', '1', '2, 'sub': 3', '2', '2', '3, 'wherein the siloxy groups are selected from OSi(OR), —OSi(OR)R, OSi(OR)R, and —OSiR, wherein Rand Rare independently, for each occurrence, selected from alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, alkenyl, silyl, and positional isomers and combinations thereof; and'}{'sup': 1', '1', '2', '2', '1', '2, 'sub': 2', '2, 'wherein the phosphate groups are OP(O)(OR), ...

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16-01-2014 дата публикации

COMPOSITE METAL OXIDE, PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE COMPOSITE METAL OXIDE, POSITIVE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR SODIUM SECONDARY BATTERY, POSITIVE ELECTRODE FOR SODIUM SECONDARY BATTERY, AND SODIUM SECONDARY BATTERY

Номер: US20140014873A1

Provided are: a composite metal oxide with which it is possible to improve the performance of a sodium secondary battery; a process for producing the composite metal oxide; a positive active material which comprises the composite metal oxide; a positive electrode produced using the positive active material; and a sodium secondary battery including the positive electrode. The composite metal oxide is represented by the following formula: NaFeMnO. The composite metal oxide is constituted of an oxide having a P2 structure and a lamellar oxide, with some extent of stacking faults, having an octahedral structure and/or a triangular-prism structure. The lamellar oxide preferably is an oxide having an O3 structure. 1. A composite metal oxide represented by the following formula (I):{'br': None, 'sub': x', 'y', '1-y', '2, 'NaFeMnO\u2003\u2003(I)'}wherein the value of x is ⅔ or more and less than 1, and the value of y is ⅓ or more and less than ⅔, andwherein the composite metal oxide is constituted of an oxide having a P2 structure and a lamellar oxide, with some extent of stacking faults, having an octahedral structure and/or a triangular-prism structure.2. The composite metal oxide according to claim 1 , wherein the lamellar oxide is an oxide having an O3 structure.3. The composite metal oxide according to claim 1 , wherein a ratio of the lamellar oxide present in the composite metal oxide is 3 to 15% by volume.4. A process for producing the composite metal oxide according to claim 1 , the process comprisingcalcination of a mixture of a sodium compound, a manganese compound, and an iron compound under a temperature of 800 to 1000° C. for 2 to 24 hours.5. A positive active material for a sodium secondary battery claim 1 , the positive active material comprising the composite metal oxide according to .6. A positive electrode for a sodium secondary battery claim 5 , the positive electrode comprising the positive active material according to .7. A sodium secondary battery ...

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16-01-2014 дата публикации

ANODE ACTIVE MATERIAL HAVING HIGH DENSITY AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20140017567A1
Принадлежит: LG CHEM, LTD.

Provided is an anode active material including lithium metal oxide particles having an internal porosity ranging from 3% to 8% and an average particle diameter (D) ranging from 5 μm to 12 μm. According to the present invention, since the high-density lithium metal oxide particles are included, the adhesion to an anode may be significantly improved even by using the same or smaller amount of a binder that is required during the preparation of an anode slurry, and high rate characteristics of a secondary battery may be improved by decreasing the average particle diameter of the lithium metal oxide particles. 1. An anode active material comprising lithium metal oxide particles ,{'sub': '50', 'wherein an internal porosity of the lithium metal oxide particles is in a range of 3% to 8% and an average particle diameter (D) thereof is in a range of 5 μm to 12 μm.'}2. The anode active material of claim 1 , wherein the lithium metal oxide is a compound expressed by LiMO(where M is at least one element independently selected from the group consisting of titanium (Ti) claim 1 , tin (Sn) claim 1 , copper (Cu) claim 1 , lead (Pb) claim 1 , antimony (Sb) claim 1 , zinc (Zn) claim 1 , iron (Fe) claim 1 , indium (In) claim 1 , aluminum (Al) claim 1 , or zirconium (Zr); and x claim 1 , y claim 1 , and z are determined according to an oxidation number of M.3. The anode active material of claim 1 , wherein the lithium metal oxide is any one selected from the group consisting of LiTiO claim 1 , LiTiO claim 1 , LiTiO claim 1 , and LiTiO claim 1 , or a mixture of two or more thereof.4. The anode active material of claim 1 , wherein the lithium metal oxide particle is a secondary particle claim 1 , in which two or more primary particles are agglomerated.5. The anode active material of claim 4 , wherein an average particle diameter of the primary particles is in a range of 100 nm to 400 nm.6. The anode active material of claim 1 , wherein a specific surface area (Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET ...

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30-01-2014 дата публикации

ANODE ACTIVE MATERIAL WITH WHOLE PARTICLE CONCENTRATION GRADIENT FOR LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY, METHOD FOR PREPARING SAME, AND LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY HAVING SAME

Номер: US20140027670A1

The present invention relates to a cathode active material with whole particle concentration gradient for a lithium secondary battery, a method for preparing same, and a lithium secondary battery having same, and more specifically, to a composite cathode active material, a method for manufacturing same, and a lithium secondary battery having same, the composite cathode active material having excellent lifetime characteristics and charge/discharge characteristics through the stabilization of crystal structure as the concentration of a metal comprising the cathode active material shows concentration gradient in the whole particle, and having thermostability even in high temperatures. 1. In a positive electrode active material for a lithium secondary battery , a positive electrode active material with whole particle concentration gradient for a lithium secondary battery , wherein the concentration of a metal making up the positive electrode active material for a lithium secondary battery shows continuous concentration gradient in the entire region , from the center part to the surface part of the particle , which comprises:the center part expressed by the following formula 1; andthe surface part expressed by the following formula 2,wherein the concentration of the M1 is constant from the center part to the surface part; and [{'br': None, 'sub': a1', 'x', 'y1', 'z1', 'w', '2+δ, 'LiM1M2M3M4O\u2003\u2003[Formula 1]'}, {'br': None, 'sub': a2', 'x', 'y2', 'z2', 'w', '2+δ, 'LiM1M2M3M4O\u2003\u2003[Formula 2]'}], 'the concentration of the M2 and the concentration of the M3 have continuous concentration gradient from the center part to the surface part.'}(in the formulas 1 and 2, M1, M2 and M3 are selected from the group consisting of Ni, Co, Mn and a combination thereof; M4 is selected from the group consisting of Fe, Na, Mg, Ca, Ti, V, Cr, Cu, Zn, Ge, Sr, Ag, Ba, Zr, Nb, Mo, Al, Ga, B and a combination thereof; 0 Подробнее

06-02-2014 дата публикации

MANGANESE/NICKEL COMPOSITE OXIDE PARTICLES AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE MANGANESE NICKEL COMPOSITE OXIDE PARTICLES, POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE SUBSTANCE PARTICLES FOR NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERIES AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE SUBSTANCE PARTICLES, AND NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY

Номер: US20140034872A1
Принадлежит: TODA KOGYO CORPORATION

The present invention provides a precursor of positive electrode active substance particles for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary batteries which have a high discharge voltage and a high discharge capacity, hardly suffer from side reactions with an electrolyte solution, and are excellent in cycle characteristics, positive electrode active substance particles for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary batteries, and processes for producing these particles, and a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery. The present invention relates to positive electrode active substance particles for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary batteries having a spinel structure with a composition represented by the following chemical formula (1), in which the positive electrode active substance particles satisfy the following characteristic (A) and/or characteristic (B) when indexed with Fd−3m in X-ray diffraction thereof: (A) when indexed with Fd−3m in X-ray diffraction of the positive electrode active substance particles, a ratio of I(311) to I(111) [I(311)/I(111)] is in the range of 35 to 43%, and/or (B) when indexed with Fd−3m in X-ray diffraction of the positive electrode active substance particles, a gradient of a straight line determined by a least square method in a graph prepared by plotting sine in an abscissa thereof and B cos θ in an ordinate thereof wherein B is a full-width at half maximum with respect to each peak position 2θ (10 to 90°) is in the range of 3.0×10to 20.0×10; and 2. The positive electrode active substance particles for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary batteries according to claim 1 , wherein in the characteristic (A) and/or characteristic (B) claim 1 , the positive electrode active substance particles have an average secondary particle diameter (D50) of 4 to 30 μm.3. The positive electrode active substance particles for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary batteries according to claim 1 , wherein in the characteristic (A) and/or characteristic (B) claim 1 , the ...

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06-02-2014 дата публикации

Processes for Preparing Highly Pure Lithium Carbonate and Other Highly Pure Lithium Containing Compounds

Номер: US20140037521A1
Принадлежит: Simbol Inc.

The invention generally relates to methods of selectively removing lithium from various liquids, methods of producing high purity lithium carbonate, methods of producing high purity lithium hydroxide, and methods of regenerating resin. 1. A method of producing high purity lithium carbonate , comprising the steps of:{'sub': 2', '3', '2', '3, 'reacting a first aqueous solution comprising a technical grade LiCOwith COto form a second aqueous solution comprising dissolved LiHCO;'}{'sub': '2', 'separating unreacted COand insoluble compounds from the second aqueous solution using a gas-liquid-solid separator to produce a third aqueous solution,'}removing dissolved impurities from the third aqueous solution by contacting the third aqueous solution with an ion selective medium to produce a fourth aqueous solution; and{'sub': 2', '3', '2', '3, 'precipitating LiCOfrom the fourth aqueous solution, wherein the LiCOhas a purity of at least about 99.99%.'}2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the insoluble compounds separated from the second aqueous solution are recycled to the first aqueous solution.3. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising the step of preheating the third aqueous solution to a temperature of about 50° C. before precipitating LiCO.4. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising the step of supplying the third aqueous solution to a reverse osmosis apparatus to concentrate the LiCO claim 1 , wherein the reverse osmosis apparatus is operable to remove COfrom the solution and cause LiCOto precipitate.5. A method of producing high purity lithium carbonate claim 1 , comprising the steps of:{'sub': 3', '2', '3, 'contacting an aqueous brine containing LiHCOhaving a purity of less than about 99% with COat ambient temperature to form a second aqueous solution comprising LiHCOand dissolved ions;'}{'sub': '3', 'separating insoluble compounds from the second aqueous solution using a glass-liquid-solid reactor to form a third aqueous solution, the ...

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06-02-2014 дата публикации

Electrode Materials For Rechargeable Battery

Номер: US20140038056A1
Принадлежит: UCHICAGO ARGONNE, LLC

A positive electrode is disclosed for a non-aqueous electrolyte lithium rechargeable cell or battery. The electrode comprises a lithium containing material of the formula NaLiNiMnMO, wherein M is a metal cation, x+y>1, 01 , 01, 0 Подробнее

13-02-2014 дата публикации

PRODUCTION OF HIGH PURITY LITHIUM COMPOUNDS DIRECTLY FORM LITHIUM CONTAINING BRINES

Номер: US20140044622A1
Принадлежит: Rockwood Lithium Inc.

A process for reducing the amount of magnesium in a lithium-containing brine by adding an aqueous solution of KCl to the brine to precipitate at least some of the magnesium as carnallite salt is disclosed. Lithium salts prepared using this magnesium removal process are also disclosed. 18-. (canceled)9. Lithium carbonate prepared by a continuous process for directly preparing high purity lithium carbonate from lithium containing brines comprising: preparing a brine containing about 6.0 wt % lithium and further containing other ions naturally occurring in brines; adding a solution of KCl to precipitate magnesium as carnallite; extracting to remove boron; adding mother liquor containing carbonate from a prior precipitation step to precipitate magnesium as magnesium carbonate; adding a solution of CaO and sodium carbonate to remove calcium and residual magnesium; precipitating lithium carbonate from the purified brine by adding soda ash solution; filtering the resultant solution to obtain solid lithium carbonate; preparing an aqueous slurry of the lithium carbonate in a reactor equipped with an inlet for introducing carbon dioxide gas and introducing carbon dioxide gas through the inlet into said aqueous slurry to form an aqueous lithium bicarbonate solution , the reactor being at a temperature in the range from −10 to +40° C.; passing said aqueous lithium bicarbonate solution through a filter to clarify the solution and optionally an ion exchange column for further calcium and magnesium removal; introducing said filtered lithium bicarbonate solution into a second reactor and adjusting the temperature of the solution to from 60 to 100° C. to precipitate ultra-pure lithium carbonate with sodium less than 0.0002 wt % , calcium less than 0.00007 wt % and magnesium less than 0.00001 wt %.10. The lithium carbonate of claim 9 , wherein the lithium bicarbonate is only passed through a filter and proceeds to the second reactor at 60 to 100° C. to precipitate low sodium lithium ...

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13-02-2014 дата публикации

POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE SUBSTANCE PARTICLES AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY

Номер: US20140045068A1
Принадлежит: TODA KOGYO CORPORATION

The present invention provides positive electrode active substance particles which are improved in charge/discharge capacities, cycle characteristics and thermal stability. The positive electrode active substance particles according to the present invention comprise a compound having at least a crystal system belonging to a space group of R-3m and a crystal system belonging to a space group of C2/m and having a specific peak intensity ratio, in which a content of Mn in the compound is controlled such that a molar ratio of Mn/(Ni+Co+Mn) therein is not less than 0.55; a content of boron in the compound is 0.01 to 1% by weight; a content of fluorine in the compound is 0.01 to 5% by weight; and a content of an element A (at least one element selected from the group consisting of Al, Mg, Ti, Zr, Ca, Fe, Zn, Mo and Bi) in the compound is 0.004 to 9% by weight, and can be produced by calcining a mixture comprising precursor particles comprising Mn and Ni and/or Co, a lithium compound, a boron compound, a fluorine compound and a compound of the element A. 1. Positive electrode active substance particles comprising a compound having at least a crystal system belonging to a space group of R-3m and a crystal system belonging to a space group of C2/m , the compound comprising a composite oxide comprising at least Li , Mn , and Co and/or Ni , an element A (at least one element selected from the group consisting of Al , Mg , Ti , Zr , Ca , Fe , Zn , Mo and Bi) , boron and fluorine , in which a content of Mn in the compound is controlled such that a molar ratio of Mn to a sum of Ni , Co and Mn [Mn/(Ni+Co+Mn)] therein is not less than 0.55; a content of the boron in the compound is 0.01 to 1% by weight; a content of the fluorine in the compound is 0.01 to 5% by weight; a content of the element A in the compound is 0.004 to 9% by weight; and a relative intensity ratio [(a)/(b)] of a maximum diffraction peak intensity (a) observed at 2θ=20.8±1° in a powder X-ray diffraction pattern ...

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20-02-2014 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PRODUCING LITHIUM TITANATE PRECURSOR, METHOD FOR PRODUCING LITHIUM TITANATE, LITHIUM TITANATE, ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL, AND ELECTRICITY STORAGE DEVICE

Номер: US20140048968A1
Принадлежит: ISHIHARA SANGYO KAISHA, LTD

A method for producing a lithium titanate precursor includes the step of grinding a lithium compound and a titanium compound in a state where these compounds coexist. More preferably, a method for producing a lithium titanate precursor includes the steps of; mixing a lithium compound and a titanium compound; and grinding the lithium compound and the titanium compound in a state where these compounds coexist by the mixing. 1. A method for producing a lithium titanate precursor , comprising the step of:grinding a lithium compound and a titanium compound in a state where these compounds coexist.2. The method according to claim 1 , whereinsaid grinding step includes adding a lithium titanate compound having a same crystal structure as intended lithium titanate, in addition to said lithium compound and said titanium compound.3. A method for producing a lithium titanate precursor claim 1 , comprising the steps of:mixing a lithium compound and a titanium compound; andgrinding said lithium compound and said titanium compound in a state where these compounds coexist by said mixing.4. The method according to claim 3 , further comprising the step of:prior to said mixing, grinding one of said lithium compound and said titanium compound.5. The method according to claim 3 , whereinsaid mixing step includes adding a lithium titanate compound having a same crystal structure as intended lithium titanate, in addition to said lithium compound and said titanium compound, andsaid grinding step includes grinding said lithium compound, said titanium compound, and said lithium titanate compound in a state where these compounds coexist.6. The method according to claim 3 , whereinsaid grinding is performed with an airflow crusher.7. The method according to claim 3 , further comprising the step of:pressing said compounds in a mixed state simultaneously with and/or after said grinding.8. The method according to claim 7 , whereinsaid pressing is performed with a compression forming machine.9. ...

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20-02-2014 дата публикации

Process for Producing Fluorine-Containing Combined Salt

Номер: US20140050653A1
Автор: Tamura Tetsuya
Принадлежит: CENTRAL GLASS COMPANY, LIMITED

Disclosed is a process for producing a fluorine-containing complex salt, characterized by that, on a reaction mother liquor containing a plurality of cation species and a fluoroanion in a state that they have been dissolved in a solvent, a trigger for accelerating decomposition of the fluoroanion is allowed to act, thereby precipitating a complex salt containing a plurality of cation species and fluorine, as a solid, from the reaction mother liquor. According to this process, it is possible to produce a monodispersed fluorine-containing complex salt with uniform particle size and shape. 1. A process for producing a fluorine-containing complex salt , wherein , on a reaction mother liquor containing a plurality of cation species and a fluoroanion in a state that they have been dissolved in a solvent , a trigger for accelerating decomposition of the fluoroanion is allowed to act , thereby precipitating a complex salt containing a plurality of cation species and fluorine , as a solid , from the reaction mother liquor.2. The process for producing a fluorine-containing complex salt as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the trigger for accelerating decomposition of the fluoroanion is an application of an energy to the reaction mother liquor claim 1 , a change of acidity of the reaction mother liquor by an action of a substance for changing acidity claim 1 , or both of them.3. The process for producing a fluorine-containing complex salt as claimed in claim 1 , wherein at least one species of the plurality of cation species is a monovalent cation of an element of group 1 claim 1 , an at least divalent cation of an element of group 2 claim 1 , or an at least trivalent cation of an element of group 3 to group 13.4. The process for producing a fluorine-containing complex salt as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the fluoroanion has an A-F bond (herein claim 1 , A is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Al claim 1 , Ti claim 1 , B claim 1 , Si claim 1 , P claim 1 , S ...

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20-02-2014 дата публикации

Surface-treatment method of cathode active material and cathode active material formed therefrom

Номер: US20140050656A1
Принадлежит: LG Chem Ltd

The present invention provides a method for treating the particle surface of a cathode active material for a lithium secondary battery, the method comprising (a) preparing a cathode active material having a lithium compound; (b) generating a plasma from a gas comprising at least one of a fluorine-containing gas and a phosphorus-containing gas as a part of a reactive gas; and (c) removing lithium impurities present on the particle surface of the cathode active material with the plasma. In accordance with the present invention, the amount of the lithium impurities present on the particle surface of the cathode active material can be reduced to suppress a side reaction of the lithium impurities and an electrolyte.

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20-02-2014 дата публикации

PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING LITHIUM TITANIUM OXIDES

Номер: US20140050657A1
Автор: TAKESHIMA Kazuyoshi
Принадлежит:

Provided is a process for manufacturing, at a low cost and efficiently, lithium titanium oxides which are useful for electricity storage devices. A desired lithium titanium oxide can be obtained by heating at least both (1) a titanium compound and (2) a lithium compound that has a volume-mean particle diameter of μm or less. The lithium compound is preferably obtained by adjusting the volume-mean particle diameter to μm or less by pulverizing. It is preferable that the titanium compound and the lithium compound are heated together with (3) a lithium titanium oxide compound that has the same crystal structure as that of objective lithium titanium oxide. It is preferable that these materials are dry-blended prior to the heating. 1. A method for producing lithium titanate comprising heating at least the following two compounds:(1) a titanium compound; and(2) a lithium compound having a volume average particle diameter of 5 μm or less measured by a laser diffraction method.2. The method for producing lithium titanate according to claim 1 , wherein the lithium compound is crushed to have a volume average particle diameter of 5 μm or less.3. The method for producing lithium titanate according to claim 1 , wherein the titanium compound has a volume average particle diameter of 0.5 to 5 μm measured by the laser diffraction method.4. The method for producing lithium titanate according to claim 1 , wherein a ratio (B/A) of the volume average particle diameter (B μm) of the lithium compound to the volume average particle diameter (A μm) of the titanium compound is 0.1 to 8.5. The method for producing lithium titanate according to claim 1 , wherein the lithium titanate has a single-phase rate represented by the following expression 1 claim 1 , of 95% or more:{'br': None, 'i': Y', '/X, 'sub': 'i', 'Single-phase rate (%)=100×(1−Σ() \u2003\u2003(Expression 1)'}{'sub': 'i', 'where X represents a main peak intensity of a target lithium titanate and Yrepresents a main peak intensity ...

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20-02-2014 дата публикации

LITHIUM-ION SECONDARY BATTERY

Номер: US20140050976A1
Автор: Nagai Hiroki
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A lithium-ion secondary battery includes a positive electrode current collector and a porous positive electrode active material layer retained by the positive electrode current collector . The positive electrode active material layer contains, for example, positive electrode active material particles , an electrically conductive material , and a binder . In this lithium-ion secondary battery , the positive electrode active material particles have a shell portion constituted by a lithium transition metal oxide, a hollow portion formed inside the shell portion , and a through hole penetrating the shell portion . In the lithium-ion secondary battery , in the positive electrode active material layer on average, the hollow portion accounts for 23% or higher of an apparent sectional area of the positive electrode active material particles . In addition, a thickness of the shell portion in the positive electrode active material layer on average is 2.2 μm or less. 1. A lithium-ion secondary battery comprising:a current collector; anda porous positive electrode active material layer which is retained by the current collector and which contains positive electrode active material particles, an electrically conductive material, and a binder, whereinthe positive electrode active material particles have:a shell portion constituted by a lithium transition metal oxide;a hollow portion formed inside the shell portion; anda through hole that penetrates the shell portion,in the positive electrode active material layer on average, the hollow portion accounts for 23% or higher of an apparent sectional area of the positive electrode active material particles, andwhen a thickness of the shell portion at any position on an inner surface of the shell portion on any cross section of the positive electrode active material layer is defined as a shortest distance from the any position on the inner surface of the shell portion to an outer surface of the shell portion, a thickness of the shell ...

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27-02-2014 дата публикации

COMPOSITE CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIAL, AND CATHODE AND LITHIUM BATTERY INCLUDING THE MATERIAL

Номер: US20140054493A1
Принадлежит: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.

A composite cathode active material represented by the formula (1−x)LiM1M2M3O-xLiM4O, wherein M1, M2, and M3 are each independently selected from the group of titanium (Ti), vanadium (V), chromium (Cr), manganese (Mn), iron (Fe), cobalt (Co), nickel (Ni), copper (Cu), aluminum (Al), magnesium (Mg), zirconium (Zr), and boron (B); M4 is selected from the group consisting of manganese (Mn), titanium (Ti0, and zirconium (Zr); M1, M2, and M3 are different from one another; and 0.5'}wherein, in Formula 1, M1, M2, and M3 are each independently selected from the group of titanium (Ti), vanadium (V), chromium (Cr), manganese (Mn), iron (Fe), cobalt (Co), nickel (Ni), copper (Cu), aluminum (Al), magnesium (Mg), zirconium (Zr), and boron (B);M4 is selected from the group of manganese (Mn), titanium (Ti), and zirconium (Zr); [{'br': None, 'i': '} [{'br': None, 'i': Подробнее

27-02-2014 дата публикации

High nickel cathode material having low soluble base content

Номер: US20140054495A1
Автор: Jens Paulsen, Jihye Kim
Принадлежит: Umicore NV SA

The invention relates to cathode materials for Li-ion batteries in the quaternary phase diagram Li[Li 1/3 Mn 2/3 ]O 2 —LiMn 1/2 Ni 1/2 O 2 —LiNiO 2 —LiCoO 2 , and having a high nickel content. Also a method to manufacture these materials is disclosed. The cathode material has a general formula Li a ((Ni z (Ni 1/2 Mn 1/2 ) y Co x ) 1-k A k ) 2-a O 2 , wherein x+y+z=1, 0.1≦x≦0.4, 0.36≦z≦0.50, A is a dopant, 0≦k≦0.1, and 0.95≦a≦1.05, and having a soluble base content (SBC) within 10% of the equilibrium soluble base content.

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06-03-2014 дата публикации

POSITIVE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY, METHOD OF PREPARING SAME, AND RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY INCLUDING SAME

Номер: US20140065483A1
Принадлежит: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.

A positive active material for a rechargeable lithium battery includes a nickel-based composite oxide represented by the following Chemical Formula 1, wherein the nickel-based composite oxide includes an over lithiated oxide and non-continuous portions of a lithium nickel cobalt manganese oxide on a surface of the over lithiated oxide. 1. A positive active material for a rechargeable lithium battery , comprising a nickel-based composite oxide represented by the following Chemical Formula 1 ,wherein the nickel-based composite oxide comprises an over lithiated oxide and non-continuous portions of a lithium nickel cobalt manganese oxide on a surface of the over lithiated oxide,wherein an atomic weight ratio of Ni:Mn of the over lithiated oxide is in a range of about 1:1 to about 2:1, and {'br': None, 'sub': a', 'b', 'c', 'd', '2, 'LiNiCoMnO\u2003\u2003Chemical Formula 1'}, 'wherein an atomic weight ratio of Ni:Mn of the lithium nickel cobalt manganese oxide is in a range of about 3:1 to about 4:1wherein, 1 Подробнее

20-03-2014 дата публикации

LITHIUM MANGANESE COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

Номер: US20140077127A1
Принадлежит:

Electrode materials such as LiMnOwhere 0.2 Подробнее

20-03-2014 дата публикации

TITANIUM RAW MATERIAL FOR LITHIUM TITANATE PRODUCTION AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING LITHIUM TITANATE USING SAME

Номер: US20140079625A1
Принадлежит:

The invention provides a low-cost, efficient method for producing lithium titanate that is useful for applications in electric storage devices. The desired lithium titanate can be obtained by heating at least (1) titanium oxide having a BET single point specific surface area of 50 to 450 m/g based on nitrogen adsorption and (2) a lithium compound. Preferably the titanium oxide and lithium compound are heated together with (3) a lithium titanate compound having the same crystal structure as the desired lithium titanate. Preferably these ingredients are dry-mixed before heating. 1. A titanium raw material for producing lithium titanate comprising an oxide of titanium having a specific surface area of 50 to 450 m/g measured by single-point BET nitrogen adsorption.2. The titanium raw material for producing lithium titanate according to claim 1 , wherein the oxide of titanium has a specific surface area of 50 to 300 m/g.3. The titanium raw material for producing lithium titanate according to claim 1 , wherein the oxide of titanium has a specific surface area of 60 to 300 m/g.4. The titanium raw material for producing lithium titanate according to claim 1 , wherein the oxide of titanium has a specific surface area of 60 to 100 m/g.5. The titanium raw material for producing lithium titanate according to claim 1 , wherein a sulfur content of the oxide of titanium is 1.0 wt. % or less calculated in terms of SO.6. The titanium raw material for producing lithium titanate according to claim 1 , wherein the oxide of titanium has a volume average particle diameter of 0.05 to 5 μm measured by a laser diffraction method.7. The titanium raw material for producing lithium titanate according to claim 1 , wherein the oxide of titanium has a bulk density of 0.2 to 0.7 g/cm.8. A method for producing lithium titanate comprising heating at least the following two materials:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, '(1) a titanium raw material for lithium titanate production, ...

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27-03-2014 дата публикации

CATHODE MATERIAL AND LITHIUM ION BATTERY THEREFROM

Номер: US20140087257A1

A new high performing lithium ion cell having new carbon based anode and new dual doped layered cathode materials. The anode is a self standing carbon fibrous material and the cathode is a dual doped Lithium cobalt oxide of general formula LiMNCoO(0.01≦x, y≦0.2) wherein M is a divalent alkaline earth metal cation and N is a divalent transition metal cation. Lithium ion cells of 2016 coin cells were assembled using the above materials deliver specific capacity of 60-85 mAhgat 1 C rate and exhibit excellent cycling stability of 90-95% even after 200 cycles when cycled between 2.9-4.1V. 1. A high voltage , high performance layered cathode material of dual doped Lithium cobalt oxide of the formula LiMNCoOwherein x and y are positive values (0.01≦x , y≦0.2) , M and N are dopants and M is divalent alkaline earth metal cation and N is divalent transition metal cation.2. A high voltage claim 1 , high performance layered cathode material as claimed in claim 1 , wherein divalent alkaline earth metal cation used is magnesium and divalent transition metal cation used is copper.3. A high voltage claim 1 , high performance layered cathode material as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said dopants provides high conductivity claim 1 , high discharge capacity claim 1 , structural stability and cycling stability at high voltage up to 4.6V.4. A high voltage claim 1 , high performance layered cathode material as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said cathode material shows high discharge capacity in the range of 160 to 230 mAh/g at 0.2 C rate up to 50 cycles.5. A high voltage claim 1 , high performance layered cathode material as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said cathode material showing capacity retention percentage is in the range of 84.7 to 95.2% at high rates up to 50 cycles.6. A high voltage claim 1 , high performance layered cathode material as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said cathode material exhibit high voltage performance up to 4.6V and low capacity fade up to 0.20 to 0.25 mAhgcycle.7 ...

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27-03-2014 дата публикации

LI-NI COMPOSITE OXIDE PARTICLES AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY

Номер: US20140087262A1
Принадлежит: TODA KOGYO CORPORATION

The present invention provides lithium composite compound particles having good high-temperature storage property and excellent cycle characteristics as an active substance for a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery, and a secondary battery using the lithium composite compound particles. The Li—Ni composite oxide particles for a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery according to the present invention have a BET specific surface area of 0.05 to 0.8 m/g; an atomic ratio (Ma/Ni) of a concentration of an amphoteric metal to a concentration of Ni on an outermost surface of the respective Li—Ni composite oxide particles is 2 to 6; and the concentration of the amphoteric metal on the outermost surface of the respective Li—Ni composite oxide particles is higher than a concentration of the amphoteric metal at a position spaced by 50 nm from the outermost surface toward a center of the respective Li—Ni composite oxide particles. 2. The Li—Ni composite oxide particles according to claim 1 , wherein the concentration of the amphoteric metal on the outermost surface of the respective Li—Ni composite oxide particles is 5 to 60 atom % based on a total concentration of Ni claim 1 , Co claim 1 , Mn claim 1 , the amphoteric metal (Ma) claim 1 , Mb and oxygen.3. The Li—Ni composite oxide particles according to claim 1 , wherein the Li—Ni composite oxide particles have an average secondary particle diameter of 1 to 30 μm.4. The Li—Ni composite oxide particles according to claim 1 , wherein the Li—Ni composite oxide particles have a content of lithium hydroxide of not more than 0.25% by weight claim 1 , and a content of lithium carbonate of not more than 0.20% by weight.5. The Li—Ni composite oxide particles according to claim 1 , wherein the Li—Ni composite oxide particles have a sulfur content of not more than 100 ppm claim 1 , and a sodium content of not more than 100 ppm.6. A process for producing the Li—Ni composite oxide particles as claimed in claim 1 , comprising:a ...

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27-03-2014 дата публикации

POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR NONAQUEOUS SECONDARY BATTERIES, METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME, AND NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY USING POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL

Номер: US20140087263A1
Принадлежит: SUMITOMO METAL MINING CO., LTD.

Provided are a positive electrode active material for nonagueous secondary batteries, the material having a narrow particle-size distribution and a monodisperse property and being capable of increasing a battery capacity; an industrial production method thereof; and a nonaqueous secondary battery using the positive electrode active material and having excellent electrical characteristics. The positive electrode active material is represented by a general formula: LiNiCoMnMO (wherein, ≦u≦0.95, x+y+z+t=1, 0≦x≦0.5, 0≦y≦0.5, 0.5≦z<0.8, 0≦t≦0.1, and M is an additive element and at least one element selected from Mg, Ca, Al, Ti, V, Cr, Zr, Nb, Mo, and W), has an average particle diameter of 3 to 12 um, and has [(d−d)/average particle diameter], an index indicating a scale of particle-size distribution, of 0.60 or less. 1. A positive electrode active material for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary batteries , the positive electrode active material comprising{'sub': 1+u', 'x', 'y', 'z', 't', '2+α, 'lithium metal composite oxide represented by a general formula: LiNiCoMnMO (wherein, 0.05≦u≦0.95, x+y+z+t=1, 0≦x≦0.5, 0≦y≦0.5, 0.5≦z<0.8, 0≦t≦0.1, and M is an additive element and is at least one element selected from Mg, Ca, Al, Ti, V, Cr, Zr, Nb, Mo, and W) and composed of hexagonal lithium-containing composite oxide having a layered structure,'}{'sub': 90', '10, 'wherein the positive electrode active material has an average particle diameter of 3 to 12 μm and [(d−d)/average-particle-diameter], an index indicating a scale of particle-size distribution, of not more than 0.60.'}2. The positive electrode active material for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary batteries according to claim 1 ,{'sub': 2', 't1', '3', '1+v', 'x', 'y', 'z', 't2', '2, 'sup': 1', '2', '1', '2, 'wherein the lithium metal composite oxide is represented by a general formula: bLiMnMO·(1·b)LiNiCoMnMO(wherein, 0.2≦b≦0.7, −0.05≦v≦0.20, t1+t2=t, x+y+z+t=1, 0.1≦x≦0.4, 0.2≦y≦0.8, 0.1≦z≦0.4, 0≦t≦0.1, and each of Mand Mis ...

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03-04-2014 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PREPARING AN ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR IMPROVING THE PROPERTIES OF A BATTERY, AND LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY INCLUDING THE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL PREPARED THEREBY

Номер: US20140091255A1
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG FINE CHEMICALS CO., LTD

A method of preparing an electrode active material for manufacturing a lithium secondary battery exhibiting stable charging/discharging efficiency and life-cycle characteristics even during high-speed charging/discharging cycles is provided. Also, a method of controlling both a composition ratio (Ti/Li) of surface elements and a composition of a lithium element in a lithium titanium oxide which is known to be an electrode active material having a relatively stable structure is provided. The lithium secondary battery using the lithium titanium oxide manufactured by the method as the electrode active material can be stably used by maintaining charging/discharging efficiency and charging capacity even during the high-speed charging/discharging cycles. 1. A method of preparing a lithium titanium oxide (LTO) , wherein a composition ratio (Ti/Li) of a titanium element to a lithium element in a surface of the LTO is controlled to be greater than or equal to 0.8.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein a composition of the lithium element in the surface of the LTO is controlled to be less than 20%.3. The method of claim 1 , comprising:mixing a lithium compound and a titanium compound; andthermally treating the reaction mixture at a temperature of 700° C. to 900° C. for 4 to 8 hours.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the mixing of the lithium compound and the titanium compound is performed by introducing the lithium compound and the titanium compound into a solvent and stirring the lithium compound and the titanium compound in a slurry phase.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the mixing of the lithium compound and the titanium compound is performed by uniformly mixing the powdery lithium compounds and titanium compounds.6. The method of claim 3 , wherein the thermal treatment of the reaction mixture is performed in a closed container under a general ambient atmosphere.7. A lithium secondary battery comprising the lithium titanium oxide (LTO) prepared by the method of as an ...

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10-04-2014 дата публикации

NANOCOMPOSITE CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERIES, METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME AND LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERIES COMPRISING THE SAME

Номер: US20140099552A1

The present disclosure relates to a nanocomposite cathode active material for a lithium secondary battery, a method for preparing same, and a lithium secondary battery including same. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a nanocomposite cathode active material for a lithium secondary battery including: a core including LiMnO; and LiMn(PO)distributed on the surface of the core. 1. A nanocomposite cathode active material for a lithium secondary battery comprising: a core comprising LiMnO; and LiMn(PO)distributed on the surface of the core.2. The nanocomposite cathode active material for a lithium secondary battery according to claim 1 , which comprises 0.01-0.1 mole of LiMn(PO)per 1 mole of LiMnO.3. A method for preparing a nanocomposite cathode active material for a lithium secondary battery claim 1 , comprising:adding a phosphate to a cathode active material precursor mixture;wet mixing the resulting mixture;drying and pulverizing the mixture; andheating and then cooling the pulverized mixture.4. The method for preparing a nanocomposite cathode active material for a lithium secondary battery according to claim 3 , wherein the cathode active material precursor mixture comprises a compound selected from a group consisting of MnO claim 3 , MnCO claim 3 , MnCOand a mixture thereof as a manganese precursor and a compound selected from a group consisting of LiCO claim 3 , CHCOOLi claim 3 , LiOH and a mixture thereof as a lithium precursor.5. The method for preparing a nanocomposite cathode active material for a lithium secondary battery according to claim 3 , wherein the phosphate is ammonium phosphate dibasic.6. The method for preparing a nanocomposite cathode active material for a lithium secondary battery according to claim 4 , wherein the manganese precursor is included in an amount of 190-200 moles and the lithium precursor is included in an amount of 100-110 moles claim 4 , per 1 mole of the phosphate.7. The method for preparing a nanocomposite ...

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01-01-2015 дата публикации

PERITONEAL DIALYSIS FLUID COMPRISING A GSK-3 INHIBITOR

Номер: US20150004255A1
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a peritoneal dialysis fluid comprising a compound inhibiting glycogen synthase kinase (GSK)-3 activity, in particular (GSK)-3β activity, for use in the prevention of infectious and non-infectious peritoneal complications such as peritonitis, peritoneal membrane injury, damage and failure, barrier dysfunction and mesothelial cell detachment. 1. Peritoneal dialysis fluid comprising a compound inhibiting glycogen synthase kinase (GSK)-3 activity , in particular (GSK)-3β activity , for use in the prevention of infectious and non-infectious peritoneal complications , such as peritonitis , peritoneal membrane injury , damage and failure , barrier dysfunction and mesothelial cell detachment.2. Peritoneal dialysis fluid according to claim 1 , characterized in that the peritoneal dialysis fluid is selected from the group consisting of carbohydrate-based dialysis fluids and amino-acid based dialysis fluids.3. Peritoneal dialysis fluid according to or claim 1 , characterized in that the pH-value of the peritoneal dialysis fluid is 7.3 or lower claim 1 , preferably 7.0 or lower claim 1 , most preferably 6.0 or lower.4. Peritoneal dialysis fluid according to claim 1 , characterized in that the peritoneal dialysis fluid is based on icodextrin.5. Peritoneal dialysis fluid based on icodextrin claim 1 , comprising a compound inhibiting glycogen synthase kinase (GSK)-3 activity claim 1 , in particular (GSK)-3β activity.6. A compound inhibiting glycogen synthase kinase (GSK)-3 activity claim 1 , in particular (GSK)-3β activity for use in the prevention of infectious and non-infectious peritoneal complications claim 1 , such as peritonitis claim 1 , peritoneal membrane injury claim 1 , damage and failure claim 1 , barrier dysfunction and mesothelial cell detachment caused by treatment with a peritoneal dialysis fluid.7. Compound according to claim 6 , characterized by being administered together with a peritoneal dialysis fluid in the course of a ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

RECOVERY OF LITHIUM FROM SILICATE MINERALS

Номер: US20190003010A1
Автор: HUNWICK Richard
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A process and system are disclosed for recovering lithium from a lithium-containing silicate mineral. The process and system comprise mixing the silicate mineral with nitric acid. The process and system also comprise subjecting the mixture to a leaching process having conditions such that lithium values in the silicate mineral are leached from the silicate mineral as lithium nitrate. The nitric acid can be in aqueous, gaseous or precursor gaseous form. 124-. (canceled)25. A process for producing lithium metal from a lithium-containing silicate mineral , the process comprising:subjecting the silicate mineral to an acid leach in which lithium is extracted from the silicate mineral;thermally treating the extracted lithium so as to convert it into lithium oxide;subjecting the lithium oxide to a reduction stage in which the lithium oxide is mixed with a source of carbon;wherein the reduction stage is operated at a temperature sufficient to cause the lithium oxide to be reduced to lithium metal and the carbon source to be oxidised into gaseous form.26. A process according to claim 25 , wherein claim 25 , immediately following the reduction stage claim 25 , the lithium metal as vapour and the gaseous oxidised carbon are rapidly cooled so as to form liquid lithium metal.27. A process according to claim 26 , wherein the lithium metal vapour and the gaseous oxidised carbon are rapidly cooled by expansion claim 26 , such as by supersonic expansion through a convergent-divergent nozzle.28. A process according to claim 26 , wherein a mixture of the liquid lithium metal and the gaseous oxidised carbon is separated one from the other claim 26 , such as by passing the mixture through a cyclone separator.29. A process according to claim 25 , wherein claim 25 , in the acid leach the silicate mineral is mixed with nitric acid under conditions such that lithium values in the silicate mineral are leached from the silicate mineral as lithium nitrate.30. A process according to claim 29 , ...

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13-01-2022 дата публикации

LITHIUM COMPOUND, NICKEL-BASED CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIAL, METHOD FOR PREPARING LITHIUM OXIDE, METHOD FOR PREPARING NICKEL-BASED CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIAL, AND SECONDARY BATTERY USING SAME

Номер: US20220013773A1
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The present invention relates to a lithium compound, a nickel-based cathode active material, a method for preparing lithium oxide, a method for preparing a nickel-based cathode active material, and a secondary battery using same. The lithium compound includes primary particles of LiO having an average particle diameter (D50) of less than or equal to 5 μm; and secondary particles composed of the primary particles. 1. A lithium compound , comprising{'sub': '2', 'LiO primary particles having an average particle diameter (D50) of less than or equal to 5 μm; and'}secondary particles composed of the primary particles.2. The lithium compound of claim 1 , wherein the secondary particle has a spherical shape.3. The lithium compound of claim 1 , wherein the average particle diameter (D50) of the secondary particles is 10 to 100 μm.4. The lithium compound of claim 3 , wherein the average particle diameter (D50) of the secondary particles is 10 to 30 μm.5. A nickel-based cathode active material derived from a lithium compound including primary LiO particles having an average particle diameter (D50) of less than or equal to 5 μm and secondary particles composed of the primary particles; and a nickel raw material.6. The nickel-based cathode active material of claim 5 , wherein the cathode active material is LiNiO claim 5 , and Dmin is greater than or equal to 5 μm.7. The nickel-based cathode active material of claim 6 , wherein the cathode active material comprises a residual lithium compound of less than or equal to 2.5 wt % based on 100 wt % of the total weight.8. A method for preparing lithium oxide claim 6 , comprising{'sub': 2', '2', '2', '2, 'reacting hydrogen peroxide (HO) and lithium hydroxide (LiOH) to obtain over-lithiated oxide (LiO); and'}{'sub': '2', 'heat-treating the over-lithiated oxide to obtain lithium oxide (LiO),'}{'sub': 2', '2', '2', '2, 'wherein in the reacting of the hydrogen peroxide (HO) and lithium hydroxide (LiOH) to obtain a over-lithiated oxide (LiO ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

APPARATUS CONTAINING A DIELECTRIC INSULATION GAS COMPRISING AN ORGANOFLUORINE COMPOUND

Номер: US20180005727A1
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The present invention relates to an apparatus for the generation, transmission, distribution and/or usage of electrical energy. The apparatus comprising a housing enclosing an insulating space and an electrical component arranged in the insulating space. The insulating space containing a dielectric insulation gas comprising an organofluorine compound. The apparatus further comprises a desiccant arranged such as to come into contact with the insulation gas. The desiccant contains or essentially consists of lithium bromide. 1. An apparatus for the generation , transmission , distribution and/or usage of electrical energy , said apparatus comprising a housing enclosing an insulating space and an electrical component arranged in the insulating space , said insulating space containing a dielectric insulation gas comprising an organofluorine compound , the apparatus further comprising a desiccant arranged such as to come into contact with the dielectric insulation gas , said desiccant consists of lithium bromide in solid , crystalline form.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the desiccant is obtainable from temporarily heating a native desiccant containing or consisting of hydrated lithium bromide to a temperature of at least 50° C.; and/or that the desiccant is permanently heated during operation of the apparatus to an elevated temperature.3. The apparatus according wherein the organofluorine compound is selected from the group consisting of: fluoroethers and fluoronitriles claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.4. The apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the fluornitrile is a perfluoro-nitrile containing four carbon atoms and/or perfluoro-2-methoxypropanenitrile according to the formula CFCF (OCF) CN.5. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the dielectric insulation gas comprises a fluoroketone containing from four to twelve carbon atoms.6. The apparatus according to wherein the dielectric insulation gas further comprises a carrier gas.7. The apparatus ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

RECTANGULAR SECONDARY BATTERY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Номер: US20190006717A1
Принадлежит: SANYO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.

An electrode body, which includes a positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate, includes a positive-electrode tab group that is composed of a plurality of positive electrode tabs. The positive-electrode tab group is disposed between a sealing plate and an electrode body, and a positive-electrode current collector includes a base portion and a tab connection portion that is folded from an end of the base portion. The base portion of the positive-electrode current collector is connected to a positive electrode terminal, and the tab connection portion of the positive-electrode current collector is connected to the positive-electrode tab group. A fuse portion is formed in the positive-electrode current collector, and a first-insulator second region of a first insulator, which is connected to an inner insulator, is disposed between the base portion and the tab connection portion. 1. A rectangular secondary battery comprising:a rectangular casing that has an opening;a sealing plate that seals the opening;an electrode body that is disposed in the rectangular casing and that includes a positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate;a tab that is connected to the positive electrode plate or the negative electrode plate;a current collector that is connected to the tab;a terminal that is electrically connected to the current collector and that extends through the sealing plate; andan inner insulator that is disposed between the sealing plate and at least one of the terminal and the current collector,wherein a first tab group that is composed of a plurality of the tabs is connected to the electrode body,wherein the first tab group is disposed between the sealing plate and the electrode body,wherein the current collector includes a base portion and a tab connection portion that is folded from an end of the base portion,wherein the tab connection portion of the current collector is connected to the first tab group,wherein a fuse portion is formed in the ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

MOLTEN LITHIUM-SULFUR BATTERY WITH SOLID ELECTROLYTE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Номер: US20190006720A1
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This invention relates to a lithium-sulfur battery and a method of manufacturing the same, and more particularly, to a molten salt-based lithium-sulfur battery and a method of manufacturing the same, in which a metal foam including lithium or a lithium alloy, as an anode active material, and sulfur or metal sulfide, as a cathode active material, is used as a support and a current collector, and a solid-state electrolyte is used to thus improve energy density and power output characteristics. 1. A molten lithium-sulfur battery with a solid electrolyte , comprising:a sealed case;a solid electrolyte;a conductive metal foam having a plurality of pores;an anode using the metal foam and using lithium (Li) or a lithium alloy as an anode active material being accommodated into the metal foam; anda cathode using the metal foam and using sulfur (S) or a sulfide as a cathode active material,wherein the metal foam is formed of either iron (Fe) or nickel (Ni).2. A method of manufacturing a molten lithium-sulfur battery including a sealed case , a solid electrolyte , a conductive metal foam having a plurality of pores , an anode using the metal foam and using lithium (Li) or a lithium alloy as an anode active material being accommodated into the metal foam , and a cathode using the metal foam and using sulfur (S) or a sulfide as a cathode active material , the method comprising manufacturing the cathode ,wherein the manufacturing the cathode comprises:a first addition step of adding the cathode active material to the metal foam;a second addition step of adding the cathode active material to the metal foam obtained in the first addition step through a sulfuration reaction with a surface of the metal foam; anda third addition step of additionally adding the cathode active material to the metal foam obtained in the second addition step.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein in the first addition step claim 2 , the cathode active material is added to the metal foam by immersing the metal ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

POSITIVE ELECTRODE PLATE AND BATTERY

Номер: US20200006765A1
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The present disclosure provides a positive electrode plate and a battery, the positive electrode plate comprises a positive current collector and a positive film, the positive film is provided on least one surface of the positive current collector and comprises a positive active material, the positive active material comprises a layered lithium-containing compound, and an OI value of the positive film represented by Cis less than or equal to 150. The positive electrode plate of the present disclosure has smaller swelling and excellent dynamics performance, and the battery of the present disclosure has high safety performance, excellent dynamics performance and long cycle life at the same time. 113-. (canceled)14. A battery comprising a positive electrode plate , the positive electrode plate comprising a positive current collector and a positive film , the positive film being provided on least one surface of the positive current collector and comprising a positive active material ,{'sub': 'OI', 'wherein the positive active material comprises a layered lithium-containing compound, and an OI value of the positive film represented by Cis 5˜100.'}1518-. (canceled)19. The battery according to claim 14 , wherein the positive electrode plate further satisfies a relationship: 0.05≤C×ρ≤2 claim 14 , where ρ represents an areal density of the positive film with a unit of g/cm.20. The battery according to claim 14 , wherein the layered lithium-containing compound is one or more selected from a group consisting of LiNiCoMnO claim 14 , LiNiCoAlOand modified compounds of the aforementioned compounds claim 14 , 0 Подробнее

02-01-2020 дата публикации

PRECURSORS FOR CATHODE MATERIAL WITH IMPROVED SECONDARY BATTERY PERFORMANCE AND METHOD TO PREPARE THE PRECURSORS

Номер: US20200006769A1
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A crystalline precursor compound for manufacturing a lithium transition metal based oxide powder usable as an active positive electrode material in lithium-ion batteries, the precursor having a general formula M(O)(OH)(CO), with 030.10cm/g. 116-. (canceled)17. A crystalline precursor compound for manufacturing a lithium transition metal based oxide powder usable as an active positive electrode material in lithium-ion batteries , the precursor having a general formula M(O)(OH)(CO) , with 0≤x≤1 , 0 Подробнее

08-01-2015 дата публикации

Solid solution lithium-containing transition metal oxide and lithium ion secondary battery

Номер: US20150008363A1
Принадлежит: Nissan Motor Co Ltd

A solid solution lithium-containing transition metal oxide includes a compound represented by chemical formula (1): Li 1.5 [Ni a Co b Mn c [Li] d ]O 3 , where a, b, c and d satisfy relationships: 0<a≦0.75, 0≦b≦0.5, 0<c≦1.0, 0.05≦d≦0.25, and a+b+c+d=1.5. A dQ/dV curve obtained in such a manner as to differentiate an open circuit voltage curve on a discharge side obtained by charging and discharging a lithium ion secondary battery using the compound as a positive electrode active material, fulfills math formula (1): A/B≦1.0 (where A represents a dQ/dV value at peak A located in a range from 3.0 V to 3.5 V in the dQ/dV curve, and B represents a dQ/dV value at peak B located in a range from 3.5 V to 4.0 V in the dQ/dV curve).

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20-01-2022 дата публикации

METHOD OF PRODUCING LITHIUM HYDROXIDE FROM LITHIUM CONCENTRATE THROUGH SODIUM SULFATE ADDITION AND ROASTING

Номер: US20220017991A1
Принадлежит: ECOPRO INNOVATION CO., LTD.

The present invention relates to a method of producing lithium hydroxide from a lithium concentrate through sodium sulfate addition and roasting. The method effectively recover lithium ions from the lithium concentrate, minimizes production of byproducts, and produces high-purity lithium hydroxide. By mixing a concentrate containing lithium with sodium sulfate (NaSO), roasting the concentrate, and leaching the roasted concentrate with water, it is possible to recover lithium ions at a high recovery rate and to produce high-purity lithium hydroxide monohydrate. 1. A method of producing lithium hydroxide from a lithium concentrate through sodium sulfate addition and roasting , the method comprising:preparing a lithium-containing concentrate;mixing sodium sulfate to the lithium-containing concentrate and roasting the lithium-containing concentrate mixed with the sodium sulfate;leaching the roasted lithium-containing concentrate with water under stirring;performing solid-liquid separation to separate the resultant of the leaching into a leachate in which lithium is dissolved and residues;concentrating the leachate in which lithium is dissolved to produce a concentrated solution;mixing sodium hydroxide (NaOH) with the concentrated solution under stirring;performing cooling crystallization to precipitate sodium sulfate using a change in solubility by cooling the sodium hydroxide mixture;recovering a lithium hydroxide solution by separating the resultant of the cooling crystallization into a precipitate and the lithium hydroxide solution;performing concentration crystallization to recover lithium hydroxide monohydrate crystals by concentrating the sodium hydroxide solution;washing and drying the lithium hydroxide monohydrate crystals to recover lithium hydroxide monohydrate.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the lithium-containing concentrate includes one or more ones selected from the group consisting of spodumene (LiOAlO4SiO) claim 1 , lepidolite (KLiAl(OH ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

Method And Apparatus For Separation Of Offgas In The Combustion Of Particular Metals

Номер: US20170008765A1
Принадлежит: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT

A method is provided for separating offgas from solid and/or liquid reaction products in the combustion of a metal M selected from alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, Al and Zn, and mixtures thereof, with a combustion gas. In a reaction step, the combustion gas is combusted with the metal M, forming offgas and further solid and/or liquid reaction products, and, in a separation step, the offgas is separated from the solid and/or liquid reaction products. In the separation step, a carrier gas is additionally added and the carrier gas is removed as a mixture with the offgas. 1. A process for separating offgas from solid and/or liquid reaction products in the combustion of a metal M selected from among alkali metals , alkaline earth metals , Al and Zn and mixtures thereof by a combustion gas , the method comprising:burning the combustion gas with the metal M in a reaction step to form offgas and further solid and/or liquid reaction products; andseparating the offgas from the solid and/or liquid reaction products, andadditionally adding a carrier gas in the separation step and discharging the carrier gas as a mixture with the offgas.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the mixture of offgas and carrier gas is at least partly fed as carrier gas back to the separation step and/or fed as combustion gas to the combustion step.3. The process of claim 1 , wherein the separation step is performed in a cyclone reactor.4. The process of claim 3 , wherein the cyclone reactor additionally comprises a mesh through which the solid and/or liquid reaction products in the combustion of the metal M can be discharged via the combustion gas.5. The process of claim 1 , wherein the combustion gas comprises air claim 1 , oxygen claim 1 , carbon monoxide claim 1 , carbon dioxide claim 1 , sulfur dioxide claim 1 , hydrogen claim 1 , water vapor claim 1 , nitrogen oxides NO claim 1 , or mixtures of one or more thereof.6. The process of claim 1 , wherein the mixture of offgas and carrier gas is ...

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08-01-2015 дата публикации

POSITIVE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY, METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME, AND POSITIVE ELECTRODE FOR RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY AND RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME

Номер: US20150010823A1
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In an aspect, a positive active material for a rechargeable lithium battery including overlithiated layered oxide (OLO), a method of preparing the same, and a positive electrode for a rechargeable lithium battery and a rechargeable lithium battery including the same is disclosed. 1. A positive active material for a rechargeable lithium battery , comprising an overlithiated layered oxide (OLO) represented by the following Chemical Formula 1:{'br': None, 'sub': a', 'b', 'c', 'd', 'e', '2, 'LiNiCoMnMO\u2003\u2003Chemical Formula 1'}wherein,1.1 Подробнее

14-01-2021 дата публикации

LITHIUM ION CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL, ALL-SOLID-STATE SECONDARY BATTERY, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SOLID ELECTROLYTE

Номер: US20210009434A1
Принадлежит: NGK Insulators, Ltd.

A lithium ion conductive material has a composition formula of Li(OH)FBr, where 1.8≤a≤2.3, b=a−c−1, 0.01≤c≤0.11, and includes an antiperovskite-type crystal phase. Preferably, the lithium ion conductive material further includes a layered antiperovskite-type crystal phase. More preferably, 0≤B/(A+B)≤0.2 is satisfied, where A is the peak intensity in the vicinity of 2θ=31.2° in the X-ray diffractometry using Cu-Kα ray and B is the peak intensity in the vicinity of 2θ=30.2°. 1. A lithium ion conductive material ,{'sub': a', 'b', 'c, 'having a composition formula of Li(OH)FBr, where 1.8≤a≤2.3, b=a−c−1, 0.01≤c≤0.11, and'}including an antiperovskite-type crystal phase.2. The lithium ion conductive material according to claim 1 , further includinga layered antiperovskite-type crystal phase.3. The lithium ion conductive material according to claim 2 , wherein0≤B/(A+B)≤0.2 is satisfied, where A is the peak intensity in the vicinity of 2θ=31.2° in the X-ray diffractometry using Cu-Kα ray and B is the peak intensity in the vicinity of 2θ=30.2°.4. An all-solid-state secondary battery claim 2 , comprising:a positive electrode;a negative electrode; and{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'a lithium ion conductive material layer which is positioned between said positive electrode and said negative electrode and includes a lithium ion conductive material according to .'}5. The all-solid-state secondary battery according to claim 4 , whereinsaid positive electrode includes a lithium composite oxide having a layered rock salt structure, and{'sup': '+', 'said negative electrode includes Ti, and includes a material in which a lithium ion is insertable and removable at 0.4 V or more with the Li/Li equilibrium potential as the reference.'}6. The all-solid-state secondary battery according to claim 5 , whereinsaid lithium composite oxide having a layered rock salt structure is lithium cobalt oxide.7. A method of manufacturing a solid electrolyte claim 5 , whereinLiBr, LiOH, ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

NEGATIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY AND METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME

Номер: US20190010057A1
Принадлежит: LG CHEM, LTD.

The present invention relates to a negative electrode active material for a lithium secondary battery, which comprises graphite having an alkali carbonate layer formed on a surface thereof, wherein the graphite has an I/Iratio of 0.05 to 0.3 in Raman spectroscopy, and a method of preparing the same, wherein, since the negative electrode active material for a lithium secondary battery of the present invention includes the graphite having an alkali carbonate layer formed on the surface thereof, the alkali carbonate layer contributes to the formation of a stable solid electrolyte interface (SEI) to reduce a side reaction with an electrolyte solution including propylene carbonate. Thus, since low-temperature performance and initial efficiency of the lithium secondary battery may be improved, the negative electrode active material for a lithium secondary battery of the present invention is suitable for the preparation of the lithium secondary battery. 1. A negative electrode active material for a lithium secondary battery , which comprises graphite having an alkali carbonate layer formed on a surface thereof , wherein the graphite has an I/Iratio of 0.05 to 0.3 in Raman spectroscopy.2. The negative electrode active material for a lithium secondary battery of claim 1 , wherein the alkali carbonate comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of sodium carbonate (NaCO) claim 1 , lithium carbonate (LiCO) claim 1 , and potassium carbonate (KCO).3. The negative electrode active material for a lithium secondary battery of claim 1 , wherein the alkali carbonate layer has a thickness of 1 nm to 150 nm.4. The negative electrode active material for a lithium secondary battery of claim 1 , wherein the alkali carbonate layer is formed on an area corresponding to 10% to 50% of a total surface area of the graphite.5. The negative electrode active material for a lithium secondary battery of claim 1 , wherein the graphite has a particle diameter of 6 μm to 30 μm.6. The ...

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

OCTAMETHYLCYCLOTETRASILOXANE INTERACTS WITH LITHIUM IONS

Номер: US20200010334A1
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Provided is a method of extracting a metal ion, which comprises contacting a compound of formula (RSiO)with a source of the metal ion, whereby the compound and the metal ion form a complex, wherein each R is independently Calkyl, and n is 3-10. 1. A method of extracting a metal ion from a source , the method comprising:{'sub': 2', 'n, 'contacting a compound of formula (RSiO)with the metal ion in the source, whereby the compound and the metal ion form a complex;'}{'sub': '1-10', 'wherein each R is independently selected from Calkyl, and n is 3-10.'}2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the metal ion is a lithium ion.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the source comprises the metal ion and a counterion selected from the group consisting of F claim 1 , Cl claim 1 , Br claim 1 , I claim 1 , HSO4 claim 1 , SO claim 1 , HCO claim 1 , CO claim 1 , B(OH) claim 1 , BO claim 1 , BO claim 1 , BO claim 1 , NO claim 1 , HPO claim 1 , HPO claim 1 , PO claim 1 , and combinations thereof.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the Rgroups are the same.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the source of the metal ion comprises an aqueous solution.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the source of the metal ion comprises seawater.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pH of the source of the metal ion is 1 to 12.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pH of the source of the metal ion is 2 to 4.11. The method of claim 1 , further comprising pre-treating the source of the metal ion before contacting the compound of formula (I) with the source.13. The method of claim 1 , further comprising isolating the metal ion from the complex.14. The method of claim 1 , further comprising distilling the compound.15. The method of claim 1 , wherein the concentration of the metal ion in the source is about 1×10M to about 1×10M.16. The method of claim 1 , wherein the concentration of the metal ion in the source is about 1×10M to about 1×10M.17. The method of claim 1 , wherein the concentration of the metal ion in ...

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15-01-2015 дата публикации

METHOD FOR RECOVERING LITHIUM

Номер: US20150013499A1
Принадлежит: SUMITOMO METAL MINING CO., LTD.

To provide a method for recovering lithium, that is capable of efficiently recovering lithium without containing impurities, such as phosphorus and fluorine, from a lithium-containing solution containing lithium hexafluorophosphate and separated from a lithium ion battery. In the present invention, alkali hydroxide is added to the lithium-containing solution and the solution is made to have pH 9 or more, a precipitate of a phosphate and a fluoride salt is formed, the formed precipitate is separated and removed, and then lithium is recovered from filtrate. 1. A method for recovering lithium from a lithium-containing solution containing lithium hexafluorophosphate separated from a lithium ion battery , the method comprising:a precipitate formation process of adding alkali hydroxide to the lithium-containing solution to cause the lithium-containing solution to have pH 9 or more, and forming a precipitate of a phosphate and a fluoride salt; anda lithium recovery process of recovering lithium from filtrate after separating and removing the precipitate formed in the precipitate formation process.2. The method for recovering lithium according to claim 1 , wherein the alkali hydroxide is potassium hydroxide.3. The method for recovering lithium according to claim 1 , wherein the lithium recovery process includesan extraction process of adding an alkali solution to the filtrate to adjust pH to 8 or more to 13 or less, and allowing an acidic extractant to be in contact with the filtrate to extract lithium ions, anda stripping process of allowing the acidic extractant having extracted the lithium ions in the extraction process to be in contact with an acid solution having pH 3 or less to strip the lithium ions.4. The method for recovering lithium according to claim 3 , wherein the lithium recovery process includes a scrubbing process of scrubbing the acidic extractant having extracted the lithium ions in the extraction process claim 3 , and performs the stripping process after ...

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15-01-2015 дата публикации

LITHIUM-MANGANESE COMPOSITE OXIDE, SECONDARY BATTERY, AND ELECTRIC DEVICE

Номер: US20150014605A1
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The amount of lithium ions that can be received and released in and from a positive electrode active material is increased, and high capacity and high energy density of a secondary battery are achieved. Provided is a lithium-manganese composite oxide represented by LiMnMO, where M is a metal element other than Li and Mn, or Si or P, and y, z, and w satisfy 0≦x/(y+z)<2, y>0, z>0, 0.26≦(y+z)/w<0.5, and 0.2 Подробнее

14-01-2016 дата публикации

POLYCRYSTALLINE METAL OXIDE, METHODS OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF, AND ARTICLES COMPRISING THE SAME

Номер: US20160013475A1
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A particle, including: a plurality of crystallites including a first composition having a layered α-NaFeO-type structure and including lithium in an amount of about 0.1 to about 1.3 moles, per mole of the first composition, nickel in an amount of about 0.1 to about 0.79 mole, per mole of the first composition, cobalt in an amount of 0 to about 0.5 mole, per mole of the first composition, and oxygen in an amount of about 1.7 to about 2.3 moles, per mole of the first composition; and a grain boundary between adjacent crystallites of the plurality of crystallites and including a second composition having the layered α-NaFeO-type structure, a cubic structure, or a combination thereof, wherein a concentration of cobalt in the grain boundary is greater than a concentration of cobalt in the crystallites. 1. A particle , comprising:{'sub': '2', 'a plurality of crystallites comprising a first composition having a layered α-NaFeO-type structure and comprisinglithium, nickel, and oxygen;{'sub': '2', 'a grain boundary between adjacent crystallites of the plurality of crystallites and comprising a second composition having the layered α-NaFeO-type structure, a cubic structure, or a combination thereof,'}wherein a concentration of cobalt in the grain boundary is greater than a concentration of cobalt in the crystallites.2. The particle of claim 1 , wherein the grain boundary is substantially rectilinear in cross-section.3. The particle of claim 1 , wherein a direction of a surface of the grain boundary is different than a direction of a tangent of a nearest outer surface of the particle.4. The particle of claim 1 , wherein the particle comprises a first grain boundary and a second grain boundary claim 1 , wherein the first grain boundary and the second grain boundary are each directly on a same crystallite of the plurality of crystallites claim 1 , and wherein the first grain boundary and second grain boundary intersect at an angle determined by a crystal structure of the first ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

LITHIUM METAL COMPOSITE OXIDE POWDER, POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERIES, POSITIVE ELECTRODE, AND LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY

Номер: US20210013506A1
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A lithium metal composite oxide powder including primary particles only or primary particles and secondary particles that are aggregates of the primary particles, wherein the lithium metal composite oxide is represented by composition formula (1) and satisfies all of requirements (A), (B) and (C): 2. The lithium metal composite oxide powder according to claim 1 , wherein a lithium carbonate content in residual alkali of the lithium metal composite oxide powder as measured by neutralization titration is 0.7% by mass or less claim 1 , based on a total mass of the lithium metal composite oxide powder claim 1 , and a lithium hydroxide content in residual alkali of the lithium metal composite oxide powder as measured by neutralization titration is 0.7% by mass or less claim 1 , based on a total mass of the lithium metal composite oxide powder.3. The lithium metal composite oxide powder according to claim 1 , wherein the alkali metal content excluding lithium based a total mass of the lithium metal composite oxide powder is 0.001% by mass or more and 0.05% by mass or less.4. The lithium metal composite oxide powder according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , with respect to 10% cumulative diameter (D) claim 1 , 50% cumulative diameter (D) and 90% cumulative diameter (D) determined from particle size distribution measurement values claim 1 , the 50% cumulative diameter (D) is 2 μm or more and 15 μm or less claim 1 , and a relationship of formula (D) is satisfied:{'br': None, 'i': D', '−D', 'D, 'sub': 90', '10', '50, '0.8≤()/≤3.5 \u2003\u2003(D).'}5. The lithium metal composite oxide powder according to claim 1 , wherein a value obtained by dividing a water content (% by mass) claim 1 , based on a total mass of the lithium metal composite oxide powder claim 1 , by the BET specific surface area (m/g) is 0.005 or more and 0.5 or less.6. A positive electrode active material for a lithium secondary battery claim 1 , comprising the lithium metal composite oxide powder of .7. A ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERIES AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME

Номер: US20210013509A1
Принадлежит: SUMITOMO METAL MINING CO., LTD.

A positive electrode active material for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary batteries includes a lithium-nickel composite oxide particle and a coating layer attached to at least a part of a surface of the particle. The lithium-nickel composite oxide particle contains boron therein, and the coating layer contains a titanium compound. 1. A positive electrode active material for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary batteries , comprising: a lithium-nickel composite oxide particle; and a coating layer attached to at least a part of a surface of the particle , wherein the lithium-nickel composite oxide particle contains boron inside the particle , and the coating layer contains a titanium compound.2. The positive electrode active material for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary batteries according to claim 1 , wherein a content of the boron is 0.002% by mass or more and 0.15% by mass or less with respect to the whole positive electrode active material.3. The positive electrode active material for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary batteries according to claim 1 , wherein a content of titanium in the coating layer is 0.01% by mass or more and 0.15% or less with respect to the whole positive electrode active material.4. The positive electrode active material for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary batteries according to claim 1 , wherein the lithium-nickel composite oxide particle contains lithium (Li) claim 1 , nickel (Ni) claim 1 , cobalt (Co) claim 1 , and an element M claim 1 , and a mole ratio among these elements is represented by Li:Ni:Co:M=s:(1−x−y):x:y (in which 0.95≤s≤1.30 claim 1 , 0.05≤x≤0.35 claim 1 , 0≤y≤0.1 claim 1 , M represents at least one element selected from the group consisting of Mu claim 1 , V claim 1 , Mg claim 1 , Mo claim 1 , Nb claim 1 , Ti claim 1 , and Al).5. The positive electrode active material for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary batteries according to claim 1 , wherein the lithium-nickel composite oxide particle contains a secondary particle ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

BIPOLAR AQUEOUS INTERCALATION BATTERY STACK AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEM AND METHODS

Номер: US20210013552A1
Автор: Madden Thomas H.
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A bipolar battery stack incorporating aqueous intercalation battery (AIB) materials is described. The bipolar AIB battery stack can include anode layers made from anode intercalation materials, The disclosed bipolar AIB stack can provide low impedance, rapid manufacturing, and low materials costs. Due to the inherently safe nature of the AIB materials, the requirements for heat removal are significantly relaxed and no requirements exist for cell bypass, Accordingly, the disclosed bipolar AIB stack configuration provides a durable and cost-effective energy storage battery for many renewable applications. 112-. (canceled)13. A bipolar aqueous intercalation battery (AIB) stack having a first terminal end and a second terminal end opposite the first terminal end , the bipolar AIB battery stack comprising: an anode layer comprising an anode intercalation material;', 'a cathode layer; and', 'a separator layer disposed between the anode layer and the cathode layer;', 'wherein the anode layer, the cathode layer, and the separator layer are identically arranged in each cell such that an anode layer is at the first terminal end of the stack and a cathode layer is at the second terminal end of the stack;, 'two or more cells, each cell comprisinga bipolar layer disposed between each cell and at the first terminal end and the second terminal end such that each individual cell is sandwiched between two bipolar layers; anda current collector layer disposed at the first terminal end and the second terminal end such that the all cells in the stack are sandwiched between the current collector layers.14. The bipolar AIB stack of claim 13 , wherein the anode intercalation material is an intercalating ceramic claim 13 , ion conducting material.15. The bipolar AIB stack of claim 13 , wherein the anode intercalation material is sodium titanium phosphate.16. The bipolar AIB stack of claim 13 , wherein the anode intercalation material is selected from the group consisting of lithium ...

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15-01-2015 дата публикации

POSITIVE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY, METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME, AND RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME

Номер: US20150017537A1
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A positive active material for a rechargeable lithium battery includes a lithium composite metal oxide represented by Chemical Formula 1. A method of preparing the positive active material includes adding a lithium metal oxide represented by Chemical Formula 2 to a Zr salt-containing solution to obtain a mixed solution, drying the mixed solution to obtain a dried product, and heat-treating the dried product to prepare a lithium composite metal oxide represented by Chemical Formula 1. A rechargeable lithium battery includes a positive electrode including the positive active material. 1. A positive active material for a rechargeable lithium battery , comprising: {'br': None, 'sub': a', 'b', 'c', 'd', 'e', 'f', '2, 'LiZrNiCoMZrO\u2003\u2003[Chemical Formula 1]'}, 'a lithium composite metal oxide represented by Chemical Formula 1wherein, 0.9≦a≦1.1, 0 Подробнее

18-01-2018 дата публикации

Processing of lithium containing material including hcl sparge

Номер: US20180016153A1
Автор: Yatendra Sharma
Принадлежит: Reed Advanced Materials Pty Ltd

A process ( 10 ) for the treatment of a lithium containing material ( 12 ), the process comprising the steps of: (i) Preparing a process solution from the lithium containing material ( 12 ); (ii) Passing the process solution from step (i) to a series of impurity removal steps, one of which is an HCl sparging step 58, thereby providing a substantially purified lithium chloride solution; and (iii) Passing the purified lithium chloride solution of step (ii) to an electrolysis step ( 70 ) thereby producing a lithium hydroxide solution. An additional step in which the lithium hydroxide solution produced in step (iii) is carbonated by passing compressed carbon dioxide ( 88 ) through the solution, thereby producing a lithium carbonate precipitate, is also disclosed.

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16-01-2020 дата публикации

RECYCLING OF SMART WINDOWS

Номер: US20200016641A1
Автор: Agrawal Anoop
Принадлежит: Polyceed Inc.

The present invention relates to the methods of recycling electrochromic devices and also designing such devices while keeping recyclability in perspective. Recyclability includes recovering of certain materials for re-use within the same application or other applications. Using recycling reduces or eliminates waste stream quantities to be disposed of and/or reduces toxicity of these waste streams. 1. A method of recycling an electrochromic glass window comprising glass and organic components , the method comprising: breaking the electrochromic glass window into pieces having an average size of less than 100 cm; and heating the said pieces to a temperature lower than the glass transition temperature of the said glass to incinerate the organic components without melting the glass.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the electrochromic glass window comprises one or more metals or metal compounds claim 1 , the method further comprising treating the said pieces in an acidic solution having a pH of less than 3 to dissolve at least one of lithium silver claim 1 , indium claim 1 , rhodium claim 1 , ruthenium claim 1 , tungsten claim 1 , nickel claim 1 , and tin from the pieces into the acid solution.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the electrochromic glass window comprises one or more organic components and one or more metal compounds claim 1 , the method further comprising treating the said pieces with a liquid composition comprising an organic solvent to extract at least one of the organic components and metal compounds.4. The method of claim 1 , where the incineration is carried out in oxygen or reducing conditions.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein after the incineration claim 1 , a mixture of glass claim 1 , metal nuggets claim 1 , and ash are obtained claim 1 , the method further comprising separating the glass claim 1 , metal nuggets claim 1 , and ash after the incineration step.6. A method of recycling an electrochromic glass window comprising glass and one or more ...

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17-04-2014 дата публикации

CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIAL, AND CATHODE AND LITHIUM BATTERY INCLUDING THE MATERIAL

Номер: US20140103252A1
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A cathode active material including a lithium metal oxide represented by Formula 1: 2. The cathode active material of claim 1 , wherein z satisfies the inequality 0.005≦z≦0.05.3. The cathode active material of claim 1 , wherein Me comprises:at least one metal selected from Mn, V, Cr, Fe, Co, Ni, Al, and B; andMn.4. The cathode active material of claim 1 , wherein an amount of Mn is in a range of about 20 to about 80 mole percent claim 1 , based on a total number of moles of [LiMeM′] in the lithium metal oxide of Formula 1.5. The cathode active material of claim 1 , wherein the lithium metal oxide is represented by Formula 2:{'br': None, 'sub': x', 'y', 'z', '(2+d), 'Li[LiMeM″]O\u2003\u2003Formula 2'}wherein x+y+z=1, 0 Подробнее

17-04-2014 дата публикации

POSITIVE ELECTRODE MATERIALS FOR LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES AND METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME

Номер: US20140103264A1
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A method for modifying a positive electrode material for a lithium-ion battery. The method includes: a) grinding a mixture of manganese dioxide and lithium carbonate, and calcining the mixture at no less than a temperature of 600° C. for no less than 20 hrs in the presence of air, to yield a powdery lithium manganese oxide (LiMnO); b) adding a precursor for forming a graphene-like structure to the powdery LiMnO, mixing, curing at a constant temperature of no less than 180° C. for between 2 and 4 hrs, grinding, and calcining at no less than a temperature of 500° C. for between 1 and 50 hrs in the presence of an inert gas, to yield a composite powder comprising a graphene-like structure and LiMnO; and c) collecting and sintering the composite powder at a temperature of between 300 and 500° C. for between 1 and 10 hrs in the presence of air. 1. A method for modifying a positive electrode material for a lithium-ion battery , the method comprising:{'sub': 2', '4, 'a) providing a mixture of manganese dioxide and lithium carbonate, grinding the mixture using a ball mill, and calcining the mixture at no less than a temperature of 600° C. for no less than 20 hrs in the presence of air, to yield a powdery lithium manganese (III, IV) oxide (LiMnO);'}{'sub': 2', '4', '2', '4, 'b) adding a precursor for forming a graphene-like structure to the powdery LiMnO, mixing, curing at a constant temperature of no less than 180° C. for between 2 and 4 hrs, grinding, and calcining at no less than a temperature of 500° C. for between 1 and 50 hrs in the presence of an inert gas, to yield a composite powder comprising a graphene-like structure and LiMnO; and'}{'sub': 2', '4', '2', '4, 'c) collecting the composite powder comprising the graphene-like structure and LiMnO, and sintering the composite powder at a temperature of between 300 and 500° C. for between 1 and 10 hrs in the presence of air, to yield the positive electrode material for the lithium-ion battery comprising graphene-like ...

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17-04-2014 дата публикации

SUPERCRITICAL CONTINUOUS HYDROTHERMAL SYNTHESIS OF LITHIUM TITANATE ANODE MATERIALS FOR LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Номер: US20140105811A1

A method for synthesizing lithium titanate includes preparing a supercritical fluid from water; reacting a solution containing lithium and titanium with the supercritical fluid under a condition that maintains the supercritical fluid in its supercritical state to produce a reaction mixture comprising the lithium titanate; and collecting the lithium titanate. The supercritical fluid is prepared at a temperature of 375-500° C. and a pressure of 22-35 MPa. The solution containing lithium and titanium is prepared by mixing a solution containing lithium, prepared by dissolving a lithium source in a selected solvent, and a solution containing titanium, prepared by dissolving a titanium source in the selected solvent, wherein a molar ratio of lithium:titanium is between 4.0:5.0 and 4.5:5.0. The lithium source is lithium hydroxide, lithium carbonate, lithium acetate, lithium oxalate, lithium nitrate, or lithium oxide, and the titanium source is tetrabutyl titanate. 1. A method for synthesizing lithium titanate , comprising:preparing a supercritical fluid from water;reacting a solution comprising lithium and titanium in the supercritical fluid under a condition that maintains the supercritical fluid in its supercritical state to produce a reaction mixture comprising the lithium titanate; andcollecting the lithium titanate.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the solution comprising lithium and titanium is prepared by mixing a solution comprising lithium and a solution comprising titanium.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the solution comprising lithium is prepared by dissolving a lithium source in a selected solvent claim 2 , and the solution comprising titanium is prepared by dissolving a titanium source in the selected solvent.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the selected solvent is an alcohol.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the lithium source is selected from lithium hydroxide claim 3 , lithium carbonate claim 3 , lithium acetate claim 3 , lithium oxalate claim 3 , ...

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17-04-2014 дата публикации

TRANSITION METAL COMPOSITE HYDROXIDE CAPABLE OF SERVING AS PRECURSOR OF POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERIES, METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME, POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERIES, METHOD FOR PRODUCING POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL, AND NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY USING POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL

Номер: US20140106228A1
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A transition metal composite hydroxide can be used as a precursor to allow a lithium transition metal composite oxide having a small and highly uniform particle diameter to be obtained. A method also is provided for producing a transition metal composite hydroxide represented by a general formula (1) MWA(OH), coated with a compound containing the additive element, and serving as a precursor of a positive electrode active material for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary batteries. The method includes producing a composite hydroxide particle, forming nuclei, growing a formed nucleus; and forming a coating material containing a metal oxide or hydroxide on the surfaces of composite hydroxide particles obtained through the upstream step. 1. A method for producing a transition metal composite hydroxide , the transition metal composite hydroxide being represented by a general formula (1) MWA(OH)(wherein , x+s+t=1 , 0 Подробнее

16-01-2020 дата публикации

POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY, POSITIVE ELECTRODE FOR LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY, AND LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY

Номер: US20200020931A1
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A positive electrode active material for a lithium secondary battery contains an active material powder including secondary particles that are aggregates of primary particles into and from which lithium ions are doped and dedoped, includes the secondary particles having voids therein, and satisfies the following Requirements (1) and (2) in pore distribution of the positive electrode active material for a lithium secondary battery measured by a mercury porosimetry method. 1. A positive electrode active material for a lithium secondary battery comprising an active material powder including secondary particles that are aggregates of primary particles into and from which lithium ions are doped and dedoped ,wherein the positive electrode active material for a lithium secondary battery includes the secondary particles having voids therein and satisfies the following Requirements (1) and (2) in pore distribution of the positive electrode active material for a lithium secondary battery measured by a mercury porosimetry method.(1) A positive electrode active material for a lithium secondary battery has a pore peak in a range in which a pore radius is 10 nm or more and 200 nm or less(2) A positive electrode active material for a lithium secondary battery has three or more inflection points of a cumulative pore volume in a range n which the pore radius is 10 nm or more and 300 nm or less2. The positive electrode active material for a lithium secondary battery according to claim 1 , wherein in Requirement (2) claim 1 , the positive electrode active material for a lithium secondary battery has three inflection points of the cumulative pore volume in a range of 10 nm or more and 1500 nm or less.4. The positive electrode active material for a lithium secondarybattery according to .wherein an average particle diameter of the secondary particles is 1 μm or more and 30 μm or less.5. The positive electrode active material for a lithium secondary battery according to claim 1 ,wherein ...

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26-01-2017 дата публикации

PROCESS FOR OBTAINING LITHIUM FROM ALUMINOSILICATES AND INTERMEDIATE COMPOUNDS

Номер: US20170022068A1
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Process for obtaining lithium compounds and intermediate compounds, comprising the following steps: a) contacting aluminosilicate particles, for example α-spodumene, with at least one fluorine compound, for example HF, NaF or others; b) stirring the mixture increasing the temperature until reaching an appropriate temperature; c) carrying out at least a precipitation and filtration process of the mixture of step b), and, d) recovering the lithium compound. The process may comprise using HF at a concentration between 5 and 30% v/v or NaF at a concentration between 5 and 30% w/v; a solid/liquid ratio of step a) between 0.9 and 14.4% w/v; a particle size of between 29 and 200 μm. The final lithium product of the process may be lithium carbonate or lithium fluoride. 1. Process for obtaining lithium compounds , the process comprises at least the following steps:a) contacting aluminosilicate particles with at least one fluorine compound;b) stirring the mixture while heating until reaching a temperature above 50° C.;c) carrying out at least a precipitation and filtration process of the mixture of step b); andd) recovering the lithium compounds.2. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the temperature of step b) is between 75 and 220° C.3. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the fluorine compounds are selected from the group consisting of HF claim 1 , NaF claim 1 , KF claim 1 , NHFHF claim 1 , CaFand combinations thereof.4. The process according to claim 3 , wherein HF is present at a concentration between 5 and 30% v/v.5. The process according to claim 3 , wherein NaF is present at a concentration between 5 and 30% w/v.6. The process according to claim 3 , wherein KF is present at a concentration between 5 and 30% w/v.7. The process according to claim 3 , wherein NHFHF is present at a concentration of between 5 and 20% w/v.8. The process according to claim 3 , wherein CaFis present at a concentration of between 5 and 20% w/v.9. The process according to claim 1 , ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

ELECTRODE ACTIVE COMPOSITIONWITH REDUCED AMOUNT OF COBALT

Номер: US20210020931A1
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The present invention provides an electrode active composition represented by formula (I). LiMnNiO.LiCoO.D*C (I), wherein x>0, 00, 0 Подробнее