公开(公告)号：US06890686B1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-10

申请号：US09936675

申请日：2000-02-22

Applicant: Jeremy Barker

Inventor： Jeremy Barker

IPC: C01B25/455 ,  H01M4/133 ,  H01M4/136 ,  H01M4/58 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M10/0585 ,  H01M10/36

CPC classification number: H01M10/0525 ,  H01M4/133 ,  H01M4/136 ,  H01M4/582 ,  H01M4/5825 ,  H01M10/0585

Abstract: The invention provides novel lithium-containing phosphate materials having a high proportion of lithium per formula unit of the material. Upon electrochemical interaction, such material deintercalates lithium ions, and is capable of reversibly cycling lithium ions. The invention provides a rechargeable lithium battery which comprises an electrode formed from the novel lithium-containing phosphates.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了新的含锂磷酸盐材料，其具有材料的每个配方单元的高比例的锂。 在电化学相互作用时，这种材料脱离锂离子，并且能够可逆地循环锂离子。 本发明提供一种可充电锂电池，其包括由新型含锂磷酸盐形成的电极。

公开(公告)号：US06794084B2

公开(公告)日：2004-09-21

申请号：US10205746

申请日：2002-07-26

Applicant: George W. Adamson ,  Jeremy Barker ,  Titus Faulkner ,  M. Yazid Saidi ,  Jeffrey Swoyer

Inventor： George W. Adamson ,  Jeremy Barker ,  Titus Faulkner ,  M. Yazid Saidi ,  Jeffrey Swoyer

IPC: H01M458

CPC classification number: C01B25/301 ,  C01B25/30 ,  C01B25/45 ,  H01M4/5825 ,  H01M10/052

Abstract: The present invention relates general to a method for making an alkali metal hydrogen phosphate of the general formula AxH3−xPO4, wherein A is an alkali metal and 0≦x≦3, prepared by admixing an alkali metal-containing compound, a phosphate-supplying compound, and water, where water is present in the mixture at a level of from about 5% to 25% by weight.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种制备通式AxH3-xPO4的碱金属磷酸氢盐的方法，其中A为碱金属，0 <= x <= 3，其通过将含碱金属的化合物，磷酸盐 其中水以混合物中的约5重量％至25重量％的水平存在于水中。

公开(公告)号：US06468690B1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-22

申请号：US09423671

申请日：2000-03-23

Applicant: Jeremy Barker ,  Steven D. Cochran

Inventor： Jeremy Barker ,  Steven D. Cochran

IPC: H01M1004

CPC classification number: H01M10/44 ,  H01M2/12 ,  H01M4/131 ,  H01M4/133 ,  H01M4/139 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M10/0565 ,  H01M10/058 ,  H01M10/446 ,  H01M10/52 ,  H01M10/615 ,  Y10T29/49108 ,  Y10T29/4911

Abstract: Conditioning secondary lithium ion cells at elevated temperatures above ambient reduces the time required to complete this process and produces cells and batteries which demonstrate improved electrochemical performance. Conditioning includes subjecting an electrochemical cell to at least one full charge/discharge cycle whereby gases generated and removed before the cell is sealed and ready for use. The cell is placed in an environment that is maintained at a temperature of at least 30° C., charged and discharged, and sealed.

Abstract translation: 在高于环境的高温下调节二次锂离子电池可减少完成此过程所需的时间，并生产显示出改进的电化学性能的电池和电池。 调节包括使电化学电池经受至少一个完全充电/放电循环，由此在电池被密封并准备使用之前产生和除去气体。 将电池放置在保持在至少30℃的温度，充放电和密封的环境中。

公开(公告)号：USRE37076E1

公开(公告)日：2001-02-27

申请号：US09227342

申请日：1999-01-08

Applicant: Jeremy Barker

Inventor： Jeremy Barker

IPC: H01M462

CPC classification number: H01M10/0569 ,  H01M2/1613 ,  H01M2/1653 ,  H01M4/133 ,  H01M4/485 ,  H01M4/583 ,  H01M4/587 ,  H01M4/623 ,  H01M4/661 ,  H01M4/663 ,  H01M4/667 ,  H01M10/05 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M10/0566 ,  H01M2300/0025 ,  H01M2300/0082 ,  H01M2300/0085

Abstract: Non-aqueous electrochemical cells with improved performance can be fabricated by employing anodes comprising a composition having graphite particles that have a BET method specific surface area of about 6 to about 12 m2/g and a crystallite height Lc of about 100 nm to about 120 nm, and wherein at least 90% (wt) of the graphite particles are less than 16 &mgr;m in size; a cathode; and a non-aqueous electrolyte containing a solvent and salt that is interposed between the anode and cathode. When employed in an electrochemical cell, the anode can attain a specific electrode capacity of at least 300 mAhr/g. The electrochemical cell has a cycle life of greater than 1500 cycles, and has a first cycle capacity loss of only about 10% to about 15%.

Abstract translation: 具有改进性能的非水电化学电池可以通过使用包含具有BET法比表面积为约6至约12m 2 / g的石墨颗粒和约100nm至约120nm的微晶高度Lc的组合物的阳极来制造 ，并且其中至少90％（重量）的石墨颗粒的尺寸小于16μm; 阴极 和含有介于阳极和阴极之间的溶剂和盐的非水电解质。 当用于电化学电池中时，阳极可达到至少300mAhr / g的特定电极容量。 电化学电池具有大于1500个循环的循环寿命，并且具有仅约10％至约15％的第一循环容量损失。

公开(公告)号：US6103419A

公开(公告)日：2000-08-15

申请号：US708232

申请日：1996-09-06

Applicant: M. Yazid Saidi ,  Jeremy Barker ,  Rene Koksbang

Inventor： M. Yazid Saidi ,  Jeremy Barker ,  Rene Koksbang

IPC: H01M4/131 ,  H01M4/133 ,  H01M4/48 ,  H01M4/485 ,  H01M4/52 ,  H01M4/525 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M10/36

CPC classification number: H01M4/485 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M4/525 ,  H01M4/131 ,  H01M4/133 ,  Y02P70/54

Abstract: Provided by the present invention is a new cathode material comprised of a lithiated zirconium, titanium or hafnium oxide. The oxide is of the formula Li.sub.2 MXO.sub.4, where M is preferably a transition metal such as Ni, Co, Fe, Mn, V, Cu, or Cr, and X is zirconium, titanium or hafnium. The cathode material provides a useful composite cathode when combined with a polymeric binder and carbon.

Abstract translation: 由本发明提供的是由锂化锆，钛或氧化铪组成的新的阴极材料。 氧化物具有式Li2MXO4，其中M优选为过渡金属如Ni，Co，Fe，Mn，V，Cu或Cr，X为锆，钛或铪。 当与聚合物粘合剂和碳组合时，阴极材料提供有用的复合阴极。

公开(公告)号：US5964903A

公开(公告)日：1999-10-12

申请号：US839006

申请日：1997-04-23

Applicant: Feng Gao ,  Porter H. Mitchell ,  Jeremy Barker

Inventor： Feng Gao ,  Porter H. Mitchell ,  Jeremy Barker

IPC: H01M2/16 ,  H01M4/131 ,  H01M4/133 ,  H01M4/1391 ,  H01M4/1393 ,  H01M4/62 ,  H01M6/16 ,  H01M6/18 ,  H01M10/0567 ,  H01M10/058 ,  H01M2/18 ,  H01M4/60

CPC classification number: H01M10/058 ,  H01M10/0567 ,  H01M2/1653 ,  H01M4/131 ,  H01M4/133 ,  H01M4/1391 ,  H01M4/1393 ,  H01M4/62 ,  H01M2/1673 ,  H01M6/168 ,  H01M6/188 ,  Y10T29/49108

Abstract: A method of fabricating electrochemical cells employing novel plasticizers that can be removed by evaporation under vacuum is provided thereby obviating the need for solvent extraction. The plasticizers comprise 2-(2-ethoxyethoxy) ethyl acetate, dimethyl adipate, dibutyl phthalate, propylene carbonate, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract translation: 提供了使用可通过真空蒸发除去的新型增塑剂的电化学电池的制造方法，从而避免了对溶剂萃取的需要。 增塑剂包括2-（2-乙氧基乙氧基）乙酸乙酯，己二酸二甲酯，邻苯二甲酸二丁酯，碳酸亚丙酯及其混合物。

公开(公告)号：US5871866A

公开(公告)日：1999-02-16

申请号：US717979

申请日：1996-09-23

Applicant: Jeremy Barker ,  M. Yazid Saidi

Inventor： Jeremy Barker ,  M. Yazid Saidi

IPC: C01B25/45 ,  H01M4/02 ,  H01M4/04 ,  H01M4/58 ,  H01M4/583 ,  H01M4/62 ,  H01M10/052 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M10/36 ,  H01M4/48

CPC classification number: H01M10/052 ,  C01B25/45 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M4/04 ,  H01M4/0404 ,  H01M4/0409 ,  H01M4/0416 ,  H01M4/13 ,  H01M4/5825 ,  H01M4/622 ,  H01M4/625 ,  H01M2004/021 ,  H01M2004/028 ,  H01M4/583 ,  Y02P70/54

Abstract: The invention provides an electrochemical cell which comprises a first electrode and a second electrode which is a counter electrode to said first electrode. The first electrode comprises a phosphorous compound of the general formula, Li.sub.3 M'M" (PO.sub.4).sub.3. M' and M" are the same or different from one another. Where M' and E" are the same, they are metals having more than one oxidation state. Where M' and M" are different from one another, they are selected from the group of metals where at least one of M' and M" has more than one oxidation state.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种电化学电池，其包括第一电极和作为与所述第一电极相对的电极的第二电极。 第一电极包括通式为Li 3 M'M“（PO 4）3的磷化合物。 M'和M“彼此相同或不同。 当M'和E“相同时，它们是具有多于一种氧化态的金属。 其中M'和M“彼此不同，它们选自M'和M”中的至少一个具有多于一个氧化态的金属组。

公开(公告)号：US5861224A

公开(公告)日：1999-01-19

申请号：US893068

申请日：1997-07-15

Applicant: Jeremy Barker ,  Feng Gao

Inventor： Jeremy Barker ,  Feng Gao

IPC: C07C69/96 ,  H01M4/58 ,  H01M6/18 ,  H01M10/40

CPC classification number: H01M10/0569 ,  C07C69/96 ,  H01M4/587 ,  H01M6/181

Abstract: Non-aqueous solid electrochemical cells with improved performance can be fabricated by employing an electrolyte having an electrolyte solvent which contains a carbonate having the structure R'OCOOR" where R' and R" are independently selected from branched alkyl groups with 3 to 7 carbons. A preferred solvent includes diisopropyl carbonate. The cells are particularly suited for low and high temperature applications.

Abstract translation: 具有改进性能的非水固体电化学电池可以通过使用具有电解质溶剂的电解质制备，所述电解质溶剂含有具有R'OCOOR“结构的碳酸酯，其中R'和R”独立地选自支链烷基，具有3至7个 碳。 优选的溶剂包括碳酸二异丙酯。 这些电池特别适用于低温和高温应用。

公开(公告)号：US5851696A

公开(公告)日：1998-12-22

申请号：US593636

申请日：1996-01-29

Applicant: M. Yazid Saidi ,  Jeremy Barker

Inventor： M. Yazid Saidi ,  Jeremy Barker

IPC: H01M4/02 ,  H01M4/48 ,  H01M4/485 ,  H01M4/50 ,  H01M4/505 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M10/36

CPC classification number: H01M4/485 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M4/505 ,  H01M2004/027 ,  H01M2300/0025

Abstract: The present invention provides an electrochemical cell or battery, which has a nonmetal negative electrode (anode). That is, no solid metal active material is used in the cell. Rather than the conventional solid lithium metal anode, the active material of the new anode comprises a compound of vanadium oxide. Accordingly, the lithium cell of the invention comprises a positive electrode and a negative electrode, where the negative electrode comprises a compound of vanadium oxide which in a fully discharged state is represented by the nominal general formula V.sub.6 O.sub.13 or Li.sub.y V.sub.6 O.sub.13, y equal to 0; and, in a fully or partially lithiated, fully or partially charged state, is represented by the nominal general formula Li.sub.y V.sub.6 O.sub.13, where y is greater than 0 and less than or equal to 8. The unique negative electrode of the invention demonstrates exceptional performance without the disadvantages of metallic lithium negative electrodes.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种具有非金属负极（阳极）的电化学电池或电池。 也就是说，在电池中不使用固体金属活性材料。 而不是传统的固体锂金属阳极，新阳极的活性材料包括氧化钒的化合物。 因此，本发明的锂电池包括正极和负极，其中负极包括氧化钒的化合物，其在完全放电状态下由标称通式V6O13或LiyV6O13表示，y等于0; 并且在完全或部分锂化的完全或部分充电状态下，由标称通式Li y V 6 O 13表示，其中y大于0且小于或等于8.本发明的独特负极表现出卓越的性能，而没有 金属锂负极的缺点。

公开(公告)号：US5772702A

公开(公告)日：1998-06-30

申请号：US630315

申请日：1996-04-10

Applicant: Jeremy Barker ,  J. Lee Morris ,  Frederik Flemming ,  Wade W. Guindy

Inventor： Jeremy Barker ,  J. Lee Morris ,  Frederik Flemming ,  Wade W. Guindy

IPC: H01M4/137 ,  H01M10/04 ,  H01M10/38

CPC classification number: H01M4/137 ,  H01M10/04 ,  Y10T29/49108 ,  Y10T29/49112 ,  Y10T29/49115

Abstract: A method of fabricating electrochemical cells wherein precursors thereof can be stored for extended periods of time following extraction of plasticizer therefrom to form porous structures in the polymeric layer and the polymer binder materials of the anode and cathode is provided. Electrochemical cells are produced when the precursors are activated by the addition of an electrolyte solvent and salt.

Abstract translation: 一种制造电化学电池的方法，其中在从其中提取增塑剂之后，其前体可以长期储存以形成聚合物层中的多孔结构，并且提供阳极和阴极的聚合物粘合剂材料。 当通过加入电解质溶剂和盐激活前体时，产生电化学电池。