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Carbon product rich in lithium for use as negative electrode in a lithium cell

US6403260B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 8, 2000
Grant dateJun 11, 2002
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Expiry dateMay 8, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/70
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a lithium-rich carbonaceous substance which can be used as a negative electrode in a lithium accumulator.This substance has the following formula:LiNaxCyOz  (I)in which x, y and z are such that0.4≦x≦0.62.5≦y≦3.50.2≦z≦1It can be prepared by the insertion of lithium electrochemically in a graphite-sodium-oxygen compound.

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