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Lithium cell with improved cathode

US7045249B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 2, 2003
Grant dateMay 16, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01M6/14
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A primary lithium cell having an anode comprising lithium and a cathode comprising electrochemically active material selected from copper vanadates having the formula CuV2O6 or Cu2V2O7 or mixtures thereof. The cathode can include a manganese dioxide in admixture with said copper vanadates. The cell exhibits higher capacity and energy output than conventional lithium cells having an anode comprising lithium and cathode comprising manganese dioxide.

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