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Method for producing positive electrode active material for lithium ion batteries and positive electrode active material for lithium ion batteries

US9221693B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 4, 2011
Grant dateDec 29, 2015
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Expiry dateMay 8, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P70/50
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides a method for producing a high quality positive electrode active material for lithium ion batteries at low cost and at excellent production efficiency. The method for producing a positive electrode active material for lithium ion batteries includes a step of firing a powder of lithium-containing carbonate that is a precursor for positive electrode active material for lithium ion batteries in a rotary kiln. In the step, a temperature at a powder feed part inside of the rotary kiln is kept at 500° C. or more.

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