17672178. POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL AND ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL COMPRISING THE POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)

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POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL AND ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL COMPRISING THE POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL

Organization Name

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor(s)

Valentina Lacivita of Cambridge MA (US)

Yongwoo Shin of Concord MA (US)

Samuel Robert Cross of Cambridge MA (US)

POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL AND ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL COMPRISING THE POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17672178 titled 'POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL AND ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL COMPRISING THE POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a positive electrode active material for an electrochemical cell. The material is a doped lithium nickel phosphate with an olivine structure that consists of distorted NiOoctahedra. The dopant can be an anion, a combination of different transition metals with different ionic radii, or an anion and a metal cation.

  • The positive electrode active material is a doped lithium nickel phosphate with an olivine structure.
  • The olivine structure consists of distorted NiOoctahedra.
  • The dopant can be an anion, a combination of different transition metals, or an anion and a metal cation.
  • The material can be used in a positive electrode for an electrochemical cell.

Potential Applications

  • This technology can be used in the development of high-performance lithium-ion batteries.
  • It can be applied in electric vehicles, portable electronics, and renewable energy storage systems.

Problems Solved

  • The doped lithium nickel phosphate with an olivine structure addresses the need for improved positive electrode materials in electrochemical cells.
  • The distorted NiOoctahedra structure provides enhanced electrochemical performance.

Benefits

  • The use of this positive electrode active material can lead to higher energy density and longer battery life.
  • The material's unique structure and dopant options offer improved stability and cycling performance.
  • It can contribute to the development of more efficient and reliable electrochemical cells.


Original Abstract Submitted

A positive electrode active material includes a doped lithium nickel phosphate having an olivine structure comprising distorted NiOoctahedra. The dopant is an anion; or a combination of at least two transition metals having different ionic radii; or an anion and a metal cation. The positive electrode active material can be used in a positive electrode for an electrochemical cell.