18243937. METHOD FOR PREPARING POROUS CARBON MATERIAL, AND SULFUR-CARBON COMPOSITE AND LITHIUM-SULFUR BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME simplified abstract (LG Energy Solution, Ltd.)

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METHOD FOR PREPARING POROUS CARBON MATERIAL, AND SULFUR-CARBON COMPOSITE AND LITHIUM-SULFUR BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME

Organization Name

LG Energy Solution, Ltd.

Inventor(s)

Da-Young Kang of Daejeon (KR)

Min-Su Kim of Daejeon (KR)

Bong-Soo Kim of Daejeon (KR)

Seung-Bo Yang of Daejeon (KR)

METHOD FOR PREPARING POROUS CARBON MATERIAL, AND SULFUR-CARBON COMPOSITE AND LITHIUM-SULFUR BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18243937 titled 'METHOD FOR PREPARING POROUS CARBON MATERIAL, AND SULFUR-CARBON COMPOSITE AND LITHIUM-SULFUR BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME

Simplified Explanation

The present disclosure describes a method for preparing a porous carbon material by centrifugally milling the material and filtering it through a sieve with a specific mesh size. This method results in a porous carbon material that can be used in sulfur-carbon composites and lithium-sulfur batteries.

  • Method for preparing porous carbon material:
   - Centrifugally milling a porous carbon material
   - Filtering the milled material through a sieve with a mesh size of 2.8 to 4 times the particle size of the carbon material
  • Porous carbon material prepared by the method
  • Sulfur-carbon composite
  • Lithium-sulfur battery including the porous carbon material

Potential Applications

The porous carbon material prepared by this method can be used in various applications, including: - Energy storage devices - Catalysis - Gas separation

Problems Solved

This method provides a way to efficiently prepare porous carbon materials with specific properties, which can address the following issues: - Limited availability of high-quality porous carbon materials - Inefficient manufacturing processes

Benefits

The method offers the following benefits: - Improved performance of lithium-sulfur batteries - Enhanced stability and conductivity of sulfur-carbon composites - Cost-effective production of porous carbon materials

Potential Commercial Applications

The technology described in this patent application has potential commercial applications in industries such as: - Battery manufacturing - Chemical processing - Environmental remediation

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art related to this technology is the use of sieving techniques in the preparation of carbon materials with specific properties. However, the specific combination of centrifugal milling and sieving with a defined mesh size as described in this disclosure may be novel.

Unanswered Questions

How does this method compare to traditional methods of preparing porous carbon materials?

This article does not provide a direct comparison between this method and traditional techniques for producing porous carbon materials. Further research or experimentation may be needed to evaluate the advantages and limitations of this new approach.

What are the long-term effects of using this porous carbon material in lithium-sulfur batteries?

The article does not discuss the potential long-term performance or durability of lithium-sulfur batteries using the porous carbon material prepared by this method. Additional studies or field tests may be necessary to assess the reliability and longevity of such battery systems.


Original Abstract Submitted

The present disclosure relates to a method for preparing a porous carbon material including: (1) a step of centrifugally milling a porous carbon material; and (2) a step of filtering the centrifugally milled porous carbon material through a sieve, wherein a mesh size of the sieve is 2.8 to 4 times of a Dparticle size of the porous carbon material filtered through the sieve in the step (2). The present disclosure also relates to a porous carbon material prepared by the above-described method, a sulfur-carbon composite and a lithium-sulfur battery including the porous carbon material prepared by the above-described method.