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Electrode for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery

US5474861A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 12, 1994
Grant dateDec 12, 1995
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Expiry dateJan 12, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E60/10
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electrode for a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery to be embodied in both the anode and cathode. It comprises a mixture including, an active material having reversibility for charging and discharging, and a whisker which is chemically and electrochemically inert. Said active material is a substance capable of reversibly intercalating and deintercalating lithium. Said mixture includes a binding agent and constitutes a solid structural body. Said whisker is at least one selected from the group consisting of silicon carbide whisker, silicon nitride whisker, potassium titanate whisker and aluminum borate whisker.

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