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=POSITIVE ELECTRODE INCLUDING SULFUR-CARBON COMPOSITE AND LITHIUM-ION SECONDARY BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:LG Energy Solution, Ltd.|LG Energy Solution, Ltd.]]


[[Category:LG Energy Solution, Ltd.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:In-Tae Park of Daejeon (KR)|In-Tae Park of Daejeon (KR)]][[Category:In-Tae Park of Daejeon (KR)]]

[[:Category:Yong-Hwi Kim of Daejeon (KR)|Yong-Hwi Kim of Daejeon (KR)]][[Category:Yong-Hwi Kim of Daejeon (KR)]]

[[:Category:Seong-Hyo Park of Daejeon (KR)|Seong-Hyo Park of Daejeon (KR)]][[Category:Seong-Hyo Park of Daejeon (KR)]]

[[:Category:Myeong-Jun Song of Daejeon (KR)|Myeong-Jun Song of Daejeon (KR)]][[Category:Myeong-Jun Song of Daejeon (KR)]]

[[:Category:Hyun-Soo Lee of Daejeon (KR)|Hyun-Soo Lee of Daejeon (KR)]][[Category:Hyun-Soo Lee of Daejeon (KR)]]

[[:Category:Ran Choi of Daejeon (KR)|Ran Choi of Daejeon (KR)]][[Category:Ran Choi of Daejeon (KR)]]

==POSITIVE ELECTRODE INCLUDING SULFUR-CARBON COMPOSITE AND LITHIUM-ION SECONDARY BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18267765 titled 'POSITIVE ELECTRODE INCLUDING SULFUR-CARBON COMPOSITE AND LITHIUM-ION SECONDARY BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME

==Simplified Explanation==

The positive electrode for a lithium-sulfur battery includes two different sulfur-carbon composites with varying specific surface area and pore volume, resulting in improved battery performance.

* The positive electrode active material comprises two sulfur-carbon composites with different carbonaceous materials.
* The composites have distinct specific surface area and pore volume.
* The electrode reduces initial irreversible capacity and enhances output and life characteristics of the battery.

== Potential Applications ==
The technology can be applied in:
* Lithium-sulfur batteries
* Energy storage systems
* Portable electronic devices

== Problems Solved ==
This innovation addresses:
* Initial irreversible capacity in lithium-sulfur batteries
* Output and life characteristics of secondary batteries

== Benefits ==
The positive electrode offers:
* Improved battery performance
* Enhanced energy storage capabilities
* Extended battery life

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
The technology can be utilized in:
* Battery manufacturing industry
* Electric vehicle sector
* Renewable energy storage solutions

== Possible Prior Art ==
Prior art in the field of lithium-sulfur batteries may include research on sulfur-carbon composites and their impact on battery performance.

=== Unanswered Questions ===

=== How does the specific surface area of the carbonaceous materials affect the battery performance? ===
The specific surface area of the carbonaceous materials plays a crucial role in determining the electrode's efficiency and overall battery performance. A higher specific surface area can provide more active sites for lithium-sulfur reactions, leading to improved battery performance.

=== What are the long-term durability implications of using different sulfur-carbon composites in the positive electrode? ===
The long-term durability of the battery may be influenced by the stability and compatibility of the sulfur-carbon composites over multiple charge-discharge cycles. Further research is needed to assess the electrode's performance and degradation mechanisms over extended periods.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

A positive electrode for a lithium-sulfur battery is provided. The positive electrode includes a positive electrode active material comprising a first and second sulfur-carbon composites respectively comprising a first and a second carbonaceous materials having a different specific surface area and pore volume from each other, and provides reduced initial irreversible capacity and improved output characteristics and life characteristics of a secondary battery.



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