Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240250245). ELECTRODE AND BATTERY simplified abstract

ELECTRODE AND BATTERY

Organization Name

toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

Ryosuke Ohsawa of Okazaki-shi (JP)

Masashi Ueda of Toyota-shi (JP)

Takuo Yanagi of Toyota-shi (JP)

Sokichi Okubo of Okazaki-shi (JP)

ELECTRODE AND BATTERY - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240250245 titled 'ELECTRODE AND BATTERY

The abstract of this patent application describes a battery with an electrode that includes a single crystal electrode active material and a polycrystalline electrode active material, both being lithium transition metal composite oxides. The electrode active material layer consists of a first layer with the single crystal material as the main component and a second layer with the polycrystalline material as the main component.

• The electrode of the battery includes a single crystal electrode active material and a polycrystalline electrode active material, both being lithium transition metal composite oxides.
• The electrode active material layer is divided into a first layer with the single crystal material as the main component and a second layer with the polycrystalline material as the main component.
• The first layer is located opposite to the electrode current collector, while the second layer is on the electrode current collector side.

Potential Applications: - This technology could be used in the development of high-performance batteries for various applications such as electric vehicles, portable electronics, and energy storage systems.

Problems Solved: - This innovation addresses the need for improved battery performance and efficiency by utilizing a combination of single crystal and polycrystalline electrode active materials.

Benefits: - Enhanced battery performance, increased energy density, and improved overall efficiency. - Extended battery life and reduced charging times. - Potential for the development of more sustainable and environmentally friendly energy storage solutions.

Commercial Applications: - The commercial applications of this technology could revolutionize the battery industry by providing more efficient and reliable energy storage solutions for a wide range of electronic devices and vehicles.

Questions about the Technology: 1. How does the combination of single crystal and polycrystalline electrode active materials improve battery performance? 2. What are the specific advantages of using lithium transition metal composite oxides in the electrode active material layer?

Original Abstract Submitted

in this disclosure, a battery is provided. the electrode includes an electrode current collector and an electrode active material layer, wherein the electrode active material layer includes a single crystal electrode active material and a polycrystalline electrode active material, and the single crystal electrode active material and the polycrystalline electrode active material are each a lithium transition metal composite oxide, and the electrode active material layer includes a first layer including a first surface opposite to the electrode current collector and a second layer including a second surface on the electrode current collector side, wherein the first layer includes the single crystal electrode active material as a main component of the electrode active material, and the second layer includes the polycrystalline electrode active material as a main component of the electrode active material.