18455043. ACTIVE MATERIAL, ELECTRODE, SECONDARY BATTERY, BATTERY PACK, AND VEHICLE simplified abstract (KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA)
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ACTIVE MATERIAL, ELECTRODE, SECONDARY BATTERY, BATTERY PACK, AND VEHICLE
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Inventor(s)
Yasuhiro Harada of Isehara (JP)
Yasunobu Yamashita of Tokyo (JP)
Yoshiaki Murata of Kawasaki (JP)
ACTIVE MATERIAL, ELECTRODE, SECONDARY BATTERY, BATTERY PACK, AND VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18455043 titled 'ACTIVE MATERIAL, ELECTRODE, SECONDARY BATTERY, BATTERY PACK, AND VEHICLE
The abstract describes an active material containing a niobium-titanium oxide phase with a monoclinic structure. The crystal lattice of the niobium-titanium oxide phase includes at least one (Nb, Ti) O octahedron site with vertex-sharing, and a bond angle distortion in the octahedron site of 0.8 σ/deg or less. The crystallite diameter of the niobium-titanium oxide phase ranges from 85 nm to 130 nm.
- Active material with niobium-titanium oxide phase
- Monoclinic structure
- Crystal lattice with (Nb, Ti) O octahedron site
- Vertex-sharing in octahedron site
- Bond angle distortion of 0.8 σ/deg or less
- Crystallite diameter ranging from 85 nm to 130 nm
Potential Applications: - Energy storage devices - Catalysis - Sensors
Problems Solved: - Enhanced performance in energy storage - Improved catalytic activity - Increased sensitivity in sensors
Benefits: - Higher efficiency in energy storage - Greater reactivity in catalysis - Improved detection capabilities in sensors
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Materials for Energy Storage and Sensing Technologies This technology can be utilized in the development of high-performance batteries, efficient catalysts, and sensitive sensors, leading to advancements in renewable energy, environmental monitoring, and healthcare industries.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the niobium-titanium oxide phase improve energy storage efficiency? 2. What are the potential environmental benefits of using this material in catalysis processes?
Original Abstract Submitted
According to one embodiment, an active material including a niobium-titanium oxide phase having a monoclinic structure is provided. The niobium-titanium oxide phase has a crystal structure that includes in a crystal lattice thereof, at least one per unit lattice of a (Nb, Ti) Ooctahedron site composed only with vertex-sharing, a bond angle distortion in the octahedron site being 0.8 σ/degor less. A crystallite diameter of the niobium-titanium oxide phase is in a range from 85 nm or greater to 130 nm or less.
