18512735. COMPOSITE CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIAL, CATHODE AND LITHIUM BATTERY EACH CONTAINING COMPOSITE CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIAL, AND PREPARATION METHOD OF CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIAL simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)

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COMPOSITE CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIAL, CATHODE AND LITHIUM BATTERY EACH CONTAINING COMPOSITE CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIAL, AND PREPARATION METHOD OF CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIAL

Organization Name

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor(s)

Sukgi Hong of Seongnam-si (KR)

Byongyong Yu of Suwon-si (KR)

Donghee Yeon of Seoul (KR)

Byungjin Choi of Seoul (KR)

COMPOSITE CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIAL, CATHODE AND LITHIUM BATTERY EACH CONTAINING COMPOSITE CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIAL, AND PREPARATION METHOD OF CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIAL - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18512735 titled 'COMPOSITE CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIAL, CATHODE AND LITHIUM BATTERY EACH CONTAINING COMPOSITE CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIAL, AND PREPARATION METHOD OF CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIAL

Simplified Explanation

The composite cathode active material described in the patent application consists of a core with primary particles and a shell, where the primary particles contain a first lithium transition metal oxide with nickel, and the shell includes a first layer with a first metal composition and a second layer with a phosphorus-containing second composition.

  • Core with primary particles containing a first lithium transition metal oxide with nickel
  • Shell with a first layer containing a first metal composition and a second layer with a phosphorus-containing second composition
  • The first metal in the shell includes metals from Groups 2 to 5 and Groups 7 to 15 of the Periodic Table of Elements

Potential Applications

The composite cathode active material can be used in lithium batteries for various applications such as electric vehicles, portable electronics, and energy storage systems.

Problems Solved

1. Enhanced performance and stability of lithium batteries 2. Improved energy density and cycle life of the batteries

Benefits

1. Higher energy density 2. Longer cycle life 3. Improved safety 4. Enhanced overall performance

Potential Commercial Applications

"Composite Cathode Active Material for High-Performance Lithium Batteries" can be used in electric vehicle batteries, consumer electronics, and grid energy storage systems.

Possible Prior Art

There may be prior art related to composite cathode materials with different compositions or structures for improving the performance of lithium batteries.

Unanswered Questions

How does the composite cathode active material impact the overall cost of lithium batteries?

The patent application does not provide information on the cost implications of using this composite cathode active material in lithium batteries. Further research or analysis may be needed to determine the cost-effectiveness of this technology.

What is the environmental impact of producing and using the composite cathode active material in lithium batteries?

The environmental sustainability aspects of the production process and the overall life cycle of batteries using this composite cathode active material are not addressed in the patent application. Additional studies or assessments could shed light on the environmental implications of this technology.


Original Abstract Submitted

A composite cathode active material includes: a core including a plurality of primary particles; and a shell on the core, wherein the primary particles include a first lithium transition metal oxide comprising nickel, the shell includes a first layer and a second layer on the first layer, the first layer includes a first composition containing a first metal, the second layer includes a second composition containing phosphorus, and the first metal includes at least one or more metal, other than nickel, belonging to any of Groups 2 to 5 and Groups 7 to 15 of the Periodic Table of the Elements. Also a cathode, and a lithium battery each including the composite cathode active material, and a method of preparing the composite cathode active material.