18277647. POSITIVE ELECTRODE INCLUDING SULFUR-CARBON COMPOSITE AND LITHIUM-ION SECONDARY BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME simplified abstract (LG Energy Solution, Ltd.)
POSITIVE ELECTRODE INCLUDING SULFUR-CARBON COMPOSITE AND LITHIUM-ION SECONDARY BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME
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Inventor(s)
Seong-Hyo Park of Daejeon (KR)
Myeong-Jun Song of Daejeon (KR)
POSITIVE ELECTRODE INCLUDING SULFUR-CARBON COMPOSITE AND LITHIUM-ION SECONDARY BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18277647 titled 'POSITIVE ELECTRODE INCLUDING SULFUR-CARBON COMPOSITE AND LITHIUM-ION SECONDARY BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME
The patent application describes a positive electrode for a lithium-sulfur battery, utilizing a sulfur-carbon composite as the active material.
- The sulfur-carbon composite contains a porous carbonaceous material with a high specific surface area.
- The total pore volume and the volume of pores with a specific diameter are controlled within specific ranges.
- The lithium-sulfur battery using this composite exhibits reduced initial irreversible capacity and improved output and life characteristics.
Potential Applications: - Energy storage systems - Electric vehicles - Portable electronics
Problems Solved: - Addressing initial irreversible capacity issues in lithium-sulfur batteries - Improving output and life characteristics of lithium-sulfur batteries
Benefits: - Enhanced performance of lithium-sulfur batteries - Extended battery life - Improved energy efficiency
Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Positive Electrode for Lithium-Sulfur Batteries" This technology can be applied in the development of high-performance lithium-sulfur batteries for various industries, including electric vehicles and consumer electronics, potentially revolutionizing the energy storage sector.
Prior Art: No specific information provided in the abstract.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on the latest advancements in lithium-sulfur battery technology to leverage the benefits of this innovative positive electrode design.
Questions about Lithium-Sulfur Battery Technology: 1. How does the sulfur-carbon composite in the positive electrode improve the performance of lithium-sulfur batteries? 2. What are the key challenges in commercializing lithium-sulfur batteries, and how does this innovation address them?
Original Abstract Submitted
Disclosed is a positive electrode for a lithium-sulfur battery, including a sulfur-carbon composite as a positive electrode active material. The sulfur-carbon composite includes a porous carbonaceous material having a high specific surface area, and the total pore volume in the carbonaceous material and a volume of pores having a specific diameter are controlled to specific ranges. Also disclosed is a lithium-sulfur battery using the sulfur-carbon composite. The lithium-sulfur battery shows reduced initial irreversible capacity and improved output characteristics and life characteristics.
