18269480. Positive Electrode Active Material For Lithium Secondary Battery, Method Of Preparing The Same, And Lithium Secondary Battery Comprising The Same simplified abstract (LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.)

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Positive Electrode Active Material For Lithium Secondary Battery, Method Of Preparing The Same, And Lithium Secondary Battery Comprising The Same

Organization Name

LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.

Inventor(s)

Taegon Kim of Daejeon (KR)

Jeonggil Kim of Daejeon (KR)

Myeongsoo Kim of Daejeon (KR)

Min Kwak of Daejeon (KR)

Positive Electrode Active Material For Lithium Secondary Battery, Method Of Preparing The Same, And Lithium Secondary Battery Comprising The Same - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18269480 titled 'Positive Electrode Active Material For Lithium Secondary Battery, Method Of Preparing The Same, And Lithium Secondary Battery Comprising The Same

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a positive electrode active material for a lithium secondary battery, which includes a lithium transition metal oxide with a crumpled graphene-derived coating layer. The crumpled graphene has a thickness of 0.1 to 10 nm, providing improved electrical conductivity to the lithium transition metal oxide and enhancing the battery's performance, especially at high discharge rates.

  • Thin and uniform crumpled graphene-derived coating layer on lithium transition metal oxide
  • Thickness of crumpled graphene is 0.1 to 10 nm
  • Improved electrical conductivity of the positive electrode active material
  • Enhanced performance of lithium secondary battery, particularly at high discharge rates

Potential Applications

The technology can be applied in various lithium secondary battery systems, including electric vehicles, portable electronic devices, and energy storage systems.

Problems Solved

1. Low electrical conductivity of lithium transition metal oxide 2. Limited discharge capacity at high C-rates in lithium secondary batteries

Benefits

1. Improved performance of lithium secondary batteries 2. Enhanced discharge capacity at high C-rates 3. Increased efficiency and reliability of battery systems

Potential Commercial Applications

"Enhancing Lithium Secondary Battery Performance with Crumpled Graphene-Derived Coating Layer"

Possible Prior Art

There may be prior art related to using graphene-based materials in battery electrodes to improve electrical conductivity and performance. Studies on graphene coatings on various electrode materials could be relevant.

Unanswered Questions

How does the thickness of the crumpled graphene affect the performance of the lithium secondary battery?

The abstract mentions a thickness range of 0.1 to 10 nm for the crumpled graphene coating layer, but it does not specify how different thicknesses within this range may impact the battery's performance.

Are there any limitations or challenges in the preparation process of the positive electrode active material described in the patent application?

While the abstract highlights the benefits of the crumpled graphene-derived coating layer, it does not address any potential difficulties or drawbacks in the manufacturing or application of this material.


Original Abstract Submitted

Herein are provided a positive electrode active material for a lithium secondary battery comprising a lithium transition metal oxide on which a crumpled graphene-derived coating layer is formed, and a method of preparing the same. The crumpled graphene has a thickness of 0.1 to 10 nm. In the positive electrode active material, the thin and uniform crumpled graphene-derived coating layer effectively imparts electrical conductivity to the lithium transition metal oxide. When the positive electrode active material is applied to a lithium secondary battery, the performance of the lithium secondary battery, particularly the discharge capacity at a high C-rate is improved.