18242563. POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL PARTICLE, MANUFACTURING METHOD OF POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL PARTICLE, AND LITHIUM ION SECONDARY BATTERY simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL PARTICLE, MANUFACTURING METHOD OF POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL PARTICLE, AND LITHIUM ION SECONDARY BATTERY

Organization Name

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Yosuke Tokuda of Susono-shi Shizuoka-ken (JP)

Issei Sugiyama of Susono-shi Shizuoka-ken (JP)

Takeru Sawai of Susono-shi Shizuoka-ken (JP)

POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL PARTICLE, MANUFACTURING METHOD OF POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL PARTICLE, AND LITHIUM ION SECONDARY BATTERY - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18242563 titled 'POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL PARTICLE, MANUFACTURING METHOD OF POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL PARTICLE, AND LITHIUM ION SECONDARY BATTERY

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes positive electrode active material particles with high capacity and cycling properties, having an O2-type structure and comprising elements such as Mn, Ni, Co, Li, and M, along with oxygen. The element M is selected from a group of elements and has a higher molar concentration in the surface layer portion of the particles compared to the central portion.

  • Positive electrode active material particles with high capacity and cycling properties
  • Comprise elements like Mn, Ni, Co, Li, and M, along with oxygen
  • Element M is selected from a group of elements and has a higher molar concentration in the surface layer portion of the particles

Potential Applications

The technology can be applied in:

  • Lithium-ion batteries
  • Energy storage systems

Problems Solved

  • Improved capacity and cycling properties of positive electrode active material particles
  • Enhanced performance of lithium-ion batteries

Benefits

  • Increased energy storage capacity
  • Longer battery life
  • Improved overall battery performance

Potential Commercial Applications

      1. Advancements in Positive Electrode Active Material Particles for Lithium-Ion Batteries ###

Unanswered Questions

How does the technology impact the cost of battery production?

The patent application does not provide information on the potential cost implications of using these positive electrode active material particles.

Are there any environmental considerations related to the production or disposal of batteries using this technology?

The environmental impact of the manufacturing process and end-of-life disposal of batteries utilizing these particles is not addressed in the patent application.


Original Abstract Submitted

Disclosed are positive electrode active material particles having both high-capacity and cycling properties. The positive electrode active material particles of the present disclosure have an O2-type structure, and comprise: at least one element selected from Mn, Ni and Co; Li; an element M; and O, wherein the element M is at least one selected from B, Mg, Al, K, Ca, Ti, V, Cr, Fe, Cu, Zn, Ga, Ge, Sr, Y, Zr, Nb, Mo and W, and the molar concentration of the element M in the surface layer portion of the particles is higher than the molar concentration of the element M in the central portion of the particles.