Overcharge and overdischarge protection in lithium-ion batteries
US8003260B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 5, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A lithium-ion battery comprising a first electrode made of cathodic material, a second electrode made of anodic material and an electrolyte, said lithium-ion battery containing an overcharge protection material consisting of redox molecules, characterized by the fact that said redox molecules have a reduction potential which is lower than said anodic material.
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