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Non-homogenous positive electrode materials combining high safety and high power in a Li rechargeable battery

US8673170B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 29, 2010
Grant dateMar 18, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 19, 2030

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

Abstract

The invention relates to a LiaNixCoyMzO2±eAf composite oxide for use as a cathode material in a rechargeable battery, with a non-homogenous Ni/Al ratio in the particles, allowing excellent power and safety properties when used as positive electrode material in Li battery. More particularly, in the formula 0.9<a<1.1, 0.3≦x≦0.9, 0≦y≦0.4, 0<z≦0.35, e=0, 0≦f≦0.05 and 0.9<(x+y+z+f)<1.1; M consists of either one or more elements from the group Al, Mg and Ti; A consists of either one or more elements from the group S and C. The powder has a particle size distribution defining a D10, D50 and D90; and said x and z parameters varying with the particles size of said powder, and is characterized in that either one or both of: x1−x2≧0.010 and z2−z1≧0.010; x1 and z1 being the parameters corresponding to particles having a particle size D90; and x2 and z2 being the parameters corresponding to particles having a particle size D10.

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