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Li4Ti5O12, Li(4-α)ZαTi5O12 or Li4ZβTi(5-βO12 particles, processes for obtaining same and use as electrochemical generators

US8114469B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 2, 2008
Grant dateFeb 14, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2982
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A process for synthesizing particles of an oxide corresponding to a formula selected from: Li4Ti5O12; Li(4-α)ZβTi5O12; and Li4ZαTi(5-β)O12, said process including the steps of: a) preparing an intimately dispersed ternary mixture of TiOx—LiZY-carbon, wherein x is a number between 1 and 2, z is 1 or 2, Y is a radical chosen from the group consisting of CO3, OH, O and TiO3 or a mixture thereof, and the carbon is a carbon powder selected from the group consisting of natural or artificial graphite, carbon black, Shawinigan black, Ketjen black and cokes; b) heating the dispersion at a temperature of between 400 and 1,000° C.; and c) if appropriate, adding a source of at least one metal Z to the ternary mixture, wherein the operating conditions are chosen in such a way as to yield a conversion of the initial products respectively into Li4Ti5O12, Li(4-α)ZαTi5O12, Li4ZβTi(5-β)O12.

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