Method for synthesis of high capacity Li.sub.x Mn.sub.2 O.sub.4 secondary battery electrode compounds
US5425932A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 19, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Lithium intercalation compounds suitable for use in high capacity secondary battery electrodes are prepared by reacting together at a temperature in the range of about 800.degree. to 900.degree. C. lithium and manganese compounds in a stoichiometric ratio resulting in a Li.sub.x Mn.sub.2 O.sub.4 compound wherein x is within the range of about 1.00 to 1.20. The resulting compound is annealed at a temperature in excess of about 800.degree. C. and cooled to at least about 500.degree. C. at the rate less than about 10.degree. C. per hour before being finally cooled to ambient working temperature. Intercalation electrodes comprising these lithiated compounds are used in secondary batteries to yield stable, extended capacities in excess of 110 AHr/Kg.
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