Panasonic intellectual property management co., ltd. (20240128448). ELECTRODE MIXTURE FOR BATTERIES AND NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY simplified abstract

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ELECTRODE MIXTURE FOR BATTERIES AND NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY

Organization Name

panasonic intellectual property management co., ltd.

Inventor(s)

Hirotetsu Suzuki of Osaka (JP)

Motohiro Sakata of Osaka (JP)

ELECTRODE MIXTURE FOR BATTERIES AND NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240128448 titled 'ELECTRODE MIXTURE FOR BATTERIES AND NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY

Simplified Explanation

The electrode mixture for batteries described in the patent application contains a binder, an active material capable of absorbing and desorbing lithium ions, a layered silicate salt compound, and carbon nanotubes.

  • The electrode mixture contains a layered silicate salt compound, such as smectite, in a content of more than 0.1% by mass and preferably less than 0.9% by mass relative to the active material.
  • The electrode mixture may also contain carbon nanotubes for improved performance.

Potential Applications

The technology can be used in lithium-ion batteries for various applications such as electric vehicles, portable electronics, and energy storage systems.

Problems Solved

1. Enhanced lithium-ion absorption and desorption capabilities. 2. Improved battery performance and longevity.

Benefits

1. Increased energy storage capacity. 2. Longer battery life. 3. Enhanced overall battery performance.

Potential Commercial Applications

The technology can be applied in the production of high-performance lithium-ion batteries for consumer electronics, electric vehicles, and renewable energy storage systems.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be the use of layered silicate compounds in battery electrodes for improved performance. However, the specific combination of layered silicate salt compound, active material, and carbon nanotubes as described in this patent application may be novel.

Unanswered Questions

How does the addition of carbon nanotubes impact the overall performance of the battery?

The article does not provide specific details on the role of carbon nanotubes in the electrode mixture and how they contribute to the battery's performance.

Are there any potential drawbacks or limitations to using a layered silicate salt compound in battery electrodes?

The article does not mention any potential drawbacks or limitations associated with the use of layered silicate salt compounds in battery electrodes.


Original Abstract Submitted

an electrode mixture for batteries according to one embodiment contains a binder and an active material which is capable of absorbing and desorbing lithium ions. this electrode mixture additionally contains a layered silicate salt compound; and the content of the layered silicate salt compound is more than 0.1% by mass, and preferably less than 0.9% by mass relative to the mass of the active material. one example of the layered silicate salt compound is at least one kind of smectite. in addition, it is preferable that this electrode mixture additionally contains carbon nanotubes.