Nano-sized silicon
US8268481B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 10, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49108
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method includes combining fumed silicon oxide with a metal to form silicon having an average particle size of less than approximately 100 nm. The silicon can be incorporated into an anode of a lithium ion cell.
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