Abstract:
Non-aqueous solid electrochemical cells with improved performance can be fabricated by employing intercalation based carbon anodes comprising graphitized microbead carbon particles. When employed in a lithium electrochemical cell sufficient cathode material is employed to intercalate the anode active material to attain a specific electrode capacity of greater than about 372 mAh/g. The electrochemical cell has a cycle life of greater than 200 cycles, and has a first cycle capacity loss of only about 10% to 15%.
Abstract:
A method of enhancing the thermal stability of electrolytic solvents containing lithium salts by the addition of carbonate additives such as lithium carbonate and calcium carbonate is provided. Electrochemical cells comprising electrolytes with the additives are expected to demonstrate improve performance and cycle life.
Abstract:
Disclosed are methods for extending the cycle life of solid, secondary electrolytic cells employing a solid electrolyte. Also disclosed are solid electrolytes comprising from greater than 80 to about 92 weight percent of electrolytic solvents which, when employed in solid, secondary electrolytic cells extend the cycle life of the cells as compared to solid, secondary electrolytic cells employing solid electrolytes having less solvent.
Abstract:
A ladder having rungs hingedly affixed at both terminal ends to a stringer, the ladder operable to collapse across a lateral or widthwise axis spanned by the rungs, the ladder having hingedly affixed stringers operable to collapse on a lengthwise or longitudinal axis. In some embodiments, a cylindrical tube receives the fully collapsed ladder for stowing and porting.
Abstract:
The invention provides a novel polyanion-based electrode active material for use in a secondary or rechargeable electrochemical cell, wherein the electrode active material is represented by the general formula AaMb(SO4)2Zd.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a convenient process for making lithium-containing transition metal sulfides involving heating at least one transition metal sulfide with lithium sulfate or any material that is a precursor for lithium sulfate, under reducing reaction conditions, wherein the oxidation state of the transition metal is not reduced during the reaction process.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a convenient process for making lithium-containing transition metal sulfides involving heating at least on transition metal sulfide with a lithium-containing compound, wherein the lithium-containing compound is selected from one or more of lithium oxide, lithium sulfate, lithium carbonate, anhydrous lithium hydroxide, lithium hydroxide monohydrate, lithium oxalate, lithium nitrate, and any material that is a precursor for any of these lithium-containing compounds.
Abstract:
The invention is directed to synthesizing a phosphate-based electrode active material. The method includes the step of reacting two or more starting materials collectively containing at least a PO33− anion, an alkali metal and a metal which is redox active in the final reaction product, at a temperature and for a time sufficient to form the phosphate-based electrode active material.
Abstract:
The invention provides an electrochemical cell which includes a first electrode having a electrode active material, a second electrode which is a counter electrode to the first electrode, and an electrolyte. The positive electrode active material is represented by the general formula AaMbXc[O(3c+1)−d,Ne].
Abstract:
Methods for producing an electrode active material precursor, comprising: a) producing a mixture comprising particles of lithium hydrogen phosphate, having a first average particle size, and a metal hydroxide, having a second average particle size; and b) grinding said mixture in a jet mill for a period of time suitable to produce a generally homogeneous mixture of particles having a third average size smaller than said first average size. The precursor may be used as a starting material for making electrode active materials for use in a battery, comprising lithium, a transition metal, and phosphate or a similar anion.