Cathode active materials for lithium-ion batteries

US11870069B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-11870069-B2
Application numberUS-201816178304-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateNov 1, 2018
Priority dateMar 14, 2016
Publication dateJan 9, 2024
Grant dateJan 9, 2024

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Compounds, powders, and cathode active materials that can be used in lithium ion batteries are described herein. Methods of making such compounds, powders, and cathode active materials are described.

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We claim: 1. A compound of Formula (VII): Li α Co 1−x−y M y Mn x O δ   (VII) wherein M is Al, 0.95≤α≤1.00, 0.001≤x≤0.07, 0<y≤0.05, and 1.98≤δ≤2.04. 2. The compound according to claim 1 , wherein 0.95≤α≤0.98. 3. The compound according to claim 1 , wherein 0.01≤y≤ 0 . 03 . 4. The compound according to claim 1 , wherein 0.02≤y≤ 0 . 03 . 5. The compound according to claim 1 , wherein 0.002≤y≤ 0 . 004 . 6. The compound of claim 1 , wherein 0.002≤y≤ 0 . 005 . 7. The compound of claim 1 , wherein M is in an amount of at least 2000 ppm. 8. The compound of claim 1 , wherein M is in an amount of at least 900 ppm. 9. The compound of claim 1 , wherein M is in an amount of at least 500 ppm.

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  • H01M4/525Primary

    of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing iron, cobalt or nickel for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiNiO2, LiCoO2 or LiCoOxFy · CPC title

  • Electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx · CPC title

  • for non-aqueous cells (H01M4/525 takes precedence) · CPC title

  • H01B1/08Primary

    oxides · CPC title

  • involving thermal treatment, e.g. firing, sintering, backing particulate active material, thermal decomposition, pyrolysis · CPC title

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What does patent US11870069B2 cover?
Compounds, powders, and cathode active materials that can be used in lithium ion batteries are described herein. Methods of making such compounds, powders, and cathode active materials are described.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Apple Inc
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification H01M4/525. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Jan 09 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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