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:
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。
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:
Increasing the percentage of the 3R phase present in graphite reduces the first capacity loss of anodes employing the so modified graphite. Conversion of 2H phase graphite to 3R phase graphite can be achieved by grinding graphite. Non-aqueous solid electrochemical cells with improved performance can be fabricated by employing intercalation based carbon anodes comprising graphite with high percentage of 3R. When employed in an electrochemical cell, the first cycle capacity loss of only about 10%.
Abstract:
Non-aqueous lithium solid electrochemical cells with improved performance can be fabricated by employing intercalation based carbon anodes and cathodes comprising Li.sub.x Ni.sub.y CO.sub.1-y VO.sub.4 wherein 0.9.ltoreq.X.ltoreq.1.1 and 0.1
Abstract:
The invention provides a rechargeable lithium battery which comprises an electrolyte; a negative electrode having a compatible active material; and a positive electrode comprising a lithium copper oxide intercalation compound. The positive electrode active material is characterized by an ability to deintercalate lithium ions for intercalation into the negative electrode active material. The lithium copper oxide has a proportion of 2 lithium ions per formula unit of the copper oxide and upon electrochemical interaction with a negative electrode deintercalates lithium ions whereupon the proportion of lithium ions per copper oxide formula unit is less than 2. The lithium copper oxide is a compound represented by the nominal general formula Li.sub.2 CuO.sub.2. The lithium copper oxide compound is alternatively represented by the nominal general formula Li.sub.2-x CuO.sub.2, signifying its capability to deintercalate lithium.
Abstract translation:本发明提供一种可充电锂电池,其包括电解质; 具有相容的活性物质的负极; 以及包含锂铜氧化物插层化合物的正极。 正极活性物质的特征在于将锂离子脱嵌插入负极活性物质中的能力。 锂二氧化铜每氧化铜的配方单位具有2个锂离子的比例,并且与负极的电化学相互作用脱去锂离子,因此每个氧化铜配方单元的锂离子的比例小于2.氧化铜锂是 由标称通式Li 2 CuO 2表示的化合物。 氧化锂铜化合物可替代地由标称通式Li 2-x Cu 2 O 2表示,表示其脱嵌锂的能力。