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Lithiated oxide materials and methods of manufacture

US6660432B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 6, 2001
Grant dateDec 9, 2003
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2021

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

Abstract

A single phase cathodic material for use in an electrochemical cell represented by the formula:Li[LixCoyA1−x−y]O2wherein A=[MnzNi1−z]; wherein x is a numerical value ranging from approximately 0.00 to approximately 0.16; wherein y is a numerical value ranging from approximately 0.1 to approximately 0.30; wherein z is a numerical value ranging from approximately 0.40 to approximately 0.65; and wherein Lix is included in transition metal layers of the structure and/or wherein the material comprises a layered R-3m crystal structure having a c/a ratio greater than approximately 1.012.

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