An electrode slurry comprising a binder material, an electrode active material and a solvent is disclosed, wherein the solvent is not water. The binder material comprises a water-compatible copolymer, wherein the copolymer comprises a structural unit (a) derived from an acid group-containing monomer; a structural unit (b) derived from an amide group-containing monomer; and a structural unit (c) derived from a monomer selected from the group consisting of a nitrile group-containing monomer, an ether group-containing monomer, an epoxy group-containing monomer, a carbonyl group-containing monomer, and combinations thereof. Batteries comprising electrodes manufactured using the electrode slurry disclosed herein were found to have performances comparable to those manufactured using PVDF, but electrodes manufactured using the electrode slurry disclosed herein could be recycled using a water-based method that is more environmentally-friendly.
An electrode slurry comprising a binder material, an electrode active material and a solvent is disclosed, wherein the solvent is not water. The binder material comprises a water-compatible copolymer, wherein the copolymer comprises a structural unit (a) derived from an acid group-containing monomer; a structural unit (b) derived from an amide group-containing monomer; and a structural unit (c) derived from a monomer selected from the group consisting of a nitrile group-containing monomer, an ether group-containing monomer, an epoxy group-containing monomer, a carbonyl group-containing monomer, and combinations thereof. Batteries comprising electrodes manufactured using the electrode slurry disclosed herein were found to have performances comparable to those manufactured using PVDF, but electrodes manufactured using the electrode slurry disclosed herein could be recycled using a water-based method that is more environmentally-friendly.
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C08F 220/06 - Acide acryliqueAcide méthacryliqueLeurs sels métalliques ou leurs sels d'ammonium
A binder composition comprising a water-compatible copolymer as the binder material and water is disclosed, wherein the copolymer comprises a hydrophilic structural unit and a non-hydrophilic structural unit, and wherein the copolymer in the binder composition can be fibrillized in the presence of a shear force. The proportion of the hydrophilic structural unit in the copolymer is from about 60%to about 90%by mole, based on the total number of moles of monomeric units in the copolymer, and weight-average molecular weight of the copolymer is from about 400,000 g/mol to about 700,000 g/mol. The binder composition has a solid content of from about 5%to about 30%by weight, based on the total weight of the binder composition. An electrode layer manufactured using an electrode material mixture incorporating the binder composition of the present invention is also disclosed. The electrode components in the electrode layer are well-dispersed and adhere strongly to the current collector. As a result, the electrode layer could be made thicker and batteries comprising the electrode layer would have increased capacity.
Provided is a method for manufacturing electrodes through the use of an electrode material mixture, wherein a binder material, an electrode active material (and a conductive agent, if present) are pre-mixed in a dry state substantially free of liquid, while water is then subsequently added to the pre-mix to form the electrode material mixture. The binder material is a water-compatible copolymer which can be fibrillized in the presence of a shear force, and comprises a hydrophilic structural unit and a non-hydrophilic structural unit, wherein the proportion of the hydrophilic structural unit in the copolymer is from 60% to 90% by mole, based on the total number of moles of monomeric units in the copolymer, and with a weight-average molecular weight of from 400,000 g/mol to 700,000 g/mol. The electrode material mixture has a liquid content of from 5% to 22% by weight, based on the total weight of the electrode material mixture. When the method disclosed is used to manufacture the electrode material mixture, the electrode material mixture and hence resultant electrode layer when coated are well-dispersed, and the electrode layer adheres strongly to the current collector. As a result, the electrode layer could be made thicker, and batteries comprising such an electrode layer would have improved energy density.
A method for recycling battery electrodes and its device are disclosed. The method separates an electrode layer from a current collector of a battery electrode by alternately rinsing with a washing fluid and washing with a washing device. The method circumvents complex recycling processes and reduces recycling costs and environmental pollution.
H01M 10/54 - Récupération des parties utiles des accumulateurs usagés
B09B 3/00 - Destruction de déchets solides ou transformation de déchets solides en quelque chose d'utile ou d'inoffensif
B08B 3/02 - Nettoyage par la force de jets ou de pulvérisations
B08B 3/12 - Nettoyage impliquant le contact avec un liquide avec traitement supplémentaire du liquide ou de l'objet en cours de nettoyage, p. ex. par la chaleur, par l'électricité ou par des vibrations par des vibrations soniques ou ultrasoniques
Provided herein is a modified current collector for a secondary battery, comprising a substrate and a conductive layer applied on one side or both sides of the substrate, wherein the conductive layer comprises a conductive material, a binder material, and wherein the binder material comprises a fluorine-containing copolymer. Also provided herein is a conductive layer slurry that can be used to prepare the conductive layer of the modified current collector. Within an electrode comprising the modified current collector, the presence of the conductive layer inhibits corrosion of the substrate and reduces interfacial resistance between the electrode layer and the substrate. Also, the fluorine-containing copolymer makes the conductive layer water-resistant and prevents the conductive layer from falling apart when an aqueous electrode layer is formed on it. Consequently, batteries comprising such an electrode exhibit exceptional electrochemical performance.
H01M 4/13 - Électrodes pour accumulateurs à électrolyte non aqueux, p. ex. pour accumulateurs au lithiumLeurs procédés de fabrication
H01M 10/0525 - Batteries du type "rocking chair" ou "fauteuil à bascule", p. ex. batteries à insertion ou intercalation de lithium dans les deux électrodesBatteries à l'ion lithium
Provided herein is a modified current collector for a secondary battery, comprising a substrate and a conductive layer applied on one side or both sides of the substrate, wherein the conductive layer comprises a conductive material and binder material, wherein the binder material comprises a copolymer. Also provided herein is an electrode for a secondary battery, comprising the modified current collector and an electrode layer, wherein the electrode layer is located on the surface of the conductive layer (s). Within an electrode comprising the modified current collector disclosed herein, the presence of the conductive layer inhibits corrosion of the substrate and reduces interfacial resistance between the electrode layer and the substrate. Consequently, batteries comprising such an electrode exhibit exceptional electrochemical performance.
A conductive composition for a secondary battery, the conductive composition comprises a copolymer, carbon nanotubes (CNTs), and an aqueous solvent. The copolymer comprises a structural unit (a), a structural unit (b), and a structural unit (c), and has excellent adhesion to the surface of the CNTs as well as a high affinity for the aqueous solvent. As a result, the CNTs can be dispersed more uniformly in the aqueous solvent of the conductive composition, and the conductive composition can remain stable even after a significant period of time. Therefore, the CNTs can be more easily handled and adapted for use in various application. An electrode slurries comprising an electrode active material. Battery cells comprising an electrode prepared using such the electrode slurry exhibit impressive electrochemical performances.
H01M 4/62 - Emploi de substances spécifiées inactives comme ingrédients pour les masses actives, p. ex. liants, charges
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C08F 220/46 - Acrylonitrile avec des acides carboxyliques, des acides sulfoniques ou leurs sels
C08F 220/06 - Acide acryliqueAcide méthacryliqueLeurs sels métalliques ou leurs sels d'ammonium
The invention discloses a modified current collector for a secondary battery, comprising a substrate and a conductive layer applied on one side or both sides of the substrate, wherein the conductive layer comprises a conductive material and binder material, wherein the binder material comprises a copolymer. Also provided herein is an electrode for a secondary battery, comprising the modified current collector and an electrode layer, wherein the electrode layer is located on the surface of the conductive layer (s). Within an electrode comprising the modified current collector of the present invention, the presence of conductive layer inhibits corrosion of the substrate and reduces interfacial resistance between the electrode layer and the substrate. Consequently, batteries comprising an electrode prepared using the modified current collector disclosed herein exhibit exceptional electrochemical performance.
Provided herein is a modified current collector for a secondary battery, comprising a substrate and a conductive layer applied on one side or both sides of the substrate, wherein the conductive layer comprises a conductive material, a particulate material, and binder material, wherein the binder material comprises a copolymer. Also provided herein is an electrode for a secondary battery, comprising the modified current collector and an electrode layer, wherein the electrode layer is located on the surface of the conductive layer (s). Within an electrode comprising the modified current collector, the presence of the conductive layer inhibits corrosion of the substrate and reduces interfacial resistance between the electrode layer and the substrate. Consequently, batteries comprising an electrode prepared using the modified current collector disclosed herein exhibit exceptional electrochemical performance.
H01M 10/0525 - Batteries du type "rocking chair" ou "fauteuil à bascule", p. ex. batteries à insertion ou intercalation de lithium dans les deux électrodesBatteries à l'ion lithium
A modified current collector for a secondary battery is disclosed herein, comprising a substrate and a conductive layer applied on one side or both sides of the substrate, wherein the conductive layer comprises a conductive material, a binder material comprising a polymer, and a metal compound, and may additionally comprise a particulate material. Also provided herein is a cathode for a secondary battery, comprising the modified current collector and an electrode layer, wherein the electrode layer is located on the surface of the conductive layer. The presence of the conductive layer inhibits corrosion of the substrate and reduces interfacial resistance between the electrode layer and the substrate. In addition, the metal compound in the conductive layer reduces irreversible capacity loss due to SEI formation during initial charging of the battery. Consequently, batteries comprising the modified current collector exhibit exceptional electrochemical performance.
An aqueous binder composition for a positive electrode of a secondary battery electrode, comprising a copolymer and a dispersion medium, wherein the copolymer comprises a structural unit (a) derived from a carboxylic acid group-containing monomer, a structural unit (b) derived from an amide group-containing monomer and a structural unit (c) derived from a nitrile group-containing monomer, with an improved binding capability. In addition, battery cells comprising the cathode prepared using the binder composition disclosed herein exhibits exceptional electrochemical performance.
An aqueous binder composition for a secondary battery electrode is provided, comprising a copolymer and a dispersion medium, wherein the copolymer comprises a structural unit (a) derived from a carboxylic acid group-containing monomer, a structural unit (b) derived from an amide group-containing monomer and a structural unit (c) derived from a nitrile group-containing monomer, with an improved binding capability. In addition, battery cells comprising the cathode prepared using the binder composition disclosed herein exhibits exceptional electrochemical performance.
Provided is a method for delaminating a composite by immersing the composite into a delamination solution; wherein the composite comprises a substrate and a coating applied on one side or both sides of the substrate comprising a polymeric binder; and wherein the polymeric binder comprises a copolymer comprising a structural unit derived from an acid group-containing monomer. The use of weak acid-containing delamination solution allows for complete delamination of the composite in a highly efficient manner. Furthermore, the delamination method disclosed herein circumvents complex separation process, contamination and corrosion of substrate and enables an excellent materials recovery. An application of the method for delaminating an electrode for a battery is also disclosed.
H01M 10/54 - Récupération des parties utiles des accumulateurs usagés
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SLURRY COMPOSITION FOR FLEXIBLE ELECTRODE IN SECONDARY BATTERY
A slurry composition that can be used in manufacturing an electrode of a lithium-ion battery. The slurry composition comprises a binder, a solvent, an electrode active material, and an additive. The additive can be a compound described by the general formula (1) or (2). The binder is an interpolymer comprising of one or more hydrophilic structural units and one or more hydrophobic structural units. The addition of the additive improves electrode flexibility significantly. A method to produce electrodes using this slurry is also disclosed. In addition, battery cells containing the electrode prepared using the slurry composition disclosed herein exhibit exceptional electrochemical performance.
Disclosed is a method for precipitating a polymer by adding a precipitation agent into a first suspension to form a second suspension; wherein the first suspension comprises a polymer and an aqueous solvent; and wherein the polymer comprises a copolymer comprising a structural unit derived from an acid group-containing monomer and a structural unit derived from a hydrophobic group-containing monomer. The method for precipitation of a polymer disclosed herein is developed to initiate the bond disruption and/or breakage between the polymer and the aqueous solvent within the second suspension. This is accompanied with the structural transformation of the polymer driven by the intermolecular and intramolecular interactions of the polymer chains which brings about the precipitation of the polymer. The method circumvents both complex separation process and contamination of the polymer, enables excellent materials recovery and allows the precipitation of the polymer to be achieved within a short time frame. An application of the method for precipitating a polymeric binder in a battery electrode is disclosed herein.
H01M 10/0525 - Batteries du type "rocking chair" ou "fauteuil à bascule", p. ex. batteries à insertion ou intercalation de lithium dans les deux électrodesBatteries à l'ion lithium
C09J 133/26 - Homopolymères ou copolymères de l'acrylamide ou du méthacrylamide
Provided is a method for delaminating a composite by immersing the composite into a delamination solution; wherein the composite comprises a metal substrate and a coating applied on one side or both sides of the metal substrate, wherein the coating comprises a polymeric binder; and wherein the polymeric binder comprises an aqueous copolymer. The use of delamination solution comprising a strong base allows for complete delamination of the composite in a highly efficient and extremely fast manner. Furthermore, the delamination method disclosed herein circumvents complex separation processes, contamination and corrosion of the metal substrate and enables an excellent materials recovery. An application of the method for delaminating an electrode for a battery is disclosed herein.
The invention provides a method for delaminating a composite by immersing the composite into a delamination solution; wherein the composite comprises a metal substrate and a coating applied on one side or both sides of the metal substrate, wherein the coating comprises a polymeric binder; and wherein the polymeric binder comprises an aqueous copolymer. The use of delamination solution comprising a strong base allows for complete delamination of the composite in a highly efficient and extremely fast manner. Furthermore, the delamination method disclosed herein circumvents complex separation processes, contamination and corrosion of the metal substrate and enables an excellent materials recovery. An application of the method for delaminating an electrode for a battery is disclosed herein.
The invention provides a method for delaminating a composite by immersing the composite into a delamination solution; wherein the composite comprises a metal substrate and a coating applied on one side or both sides of the metal substrate, wherein the coating comprises a polymeric binder; and wherein the polymeric binder comprises an aqueous copolymer. The use of delamination solution comprising a weak base allows for complete delamination of the composite in a highly efficient and extremely fast manner. Furthermore, the delamination method disclosed herein circumvents complex separation processes, contamination and corrosion of the metal substrate and enables an excellent materials recovery. An application of the method for delaminating an electrode for a battery is disclosed herein.
The invention provides a method for delaminating a composite by immersing the composite into a delamination solution; wherein the composite comprises a metal substrate and a coating applied on one side or both sides of the metal substrate, wherein the coating comprises a polymeric binder; and wherein the polymeric binder comprises an aqueous copolymer. The use of delamination solution comprising an alkali metal silicate salt allows for complete delamination of the composite in a highly efficient and extremely fast manner. Furthermore, the delamination method disclosed herein circumvents complex separation processes, contamination and corrosion of the metal substrate and enables an excellent materials recovery. An application of the method for delaminating an electrode for a battery is disclosed herein.
A coated cathode active material, wherein a coated cathode active material particle comprises a cathode active material particle and a coating layer derived from one or more phosphorus-containing compounds that surrounds the cathode active material particle. By coating of the cathode active material with the phosphorus-containing compound, degradation of the cathode active material due to reaction with water can be suppressed. As a result, the coated cathode active material can be successfully used in a water-based electrode slurry. A water-based electrode slurry comprising the coated cathode active material is also disclosed, and batteries comprising electrodes made using the water-based electrode slurry were found to have improved electrochemical performance.
H01M 4/62 - Emploi de substances spécifiées inactives comme ingrédients pour les masses actives, p. ex. liants, charges
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CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIAL, CATHODE SLURRY AND CATHODE FOR SECONDARY BATTERY
A coated cathode active material particle comprises a cathode active material particle and a coating layer derived from one or more phosphorus-containing compounds that surrounds the cathode active material particle. By coating of the cathode active material with the phosphorus-containing compound, degradation of the cathode active material due to reaction with water can be suppressed. As a result, the coated cathode active material can be successfully used in a water-based electrode slurry. A water-based electrode slurry comprising the coated cathode active material is also disclosed, and batteries comprising electrodes made using the water-based electrode slurry were found to have improved electrochemical performance.
A binder composition that can be used in a dry electrode mixture or electrode slurry for producing an electrode is disclosed. The binder composition comprises a water-compatible copolymer, and has a liquid content of less than 85%by weight, based on the total weight of the binder composition. The reduced liquid content of the binder composition improves transport and storage efficiency compared to a conventional wet binder composition. The binder composition disclosed herein is versatile, and can be used successfully in a dry electrode mixture and an electrode slurry. Batteries comprising electrodes prepared with the binder composition disclosed herein have electrochemical performances comparable to batteries comprising electrodes produced via a conventional wet binder composition.
H01M 4/62 - Emploi de substances spécifiées inactives comme ingrédients pour les masses actives, p. ex. liants, charges
H01M 4/131 - Électrodes à base d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes mixtes, ou de mélanges d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes, p. ex. LiCoOx
H01M 4/134 - Électrodes à base de métaux, de Si ou d'alliages
H01M 4/136 - Électrodes à base de composés inorganiques autres que les oxydes ou les hydroxydes, p. ex. sulfures, séléniures, tellurures, halogénures ou LiCoFy
H01M 10/0525 - Batteries du type "rocking chair" ou "fauteuil à bascule", p. ex. batteries à insertion ou intercalation de lithium dans les deux électrodesBatteries à l'ion lithium
Provides an aqueous binder composition for a secondary battery electrode, comprising a copolymer and a dispersion medium, wherein the copolymer comprises a structural unit (a), a structural unit (b), and a structural unit (c). The binder composition disclosed herein has improved binding capability. In addition, battery cells comprising electrodes prepared using the binder composition disclosed herein exhibits exceptional electrochemical performance.
Provided is a method for recycling a battery electrode by immersing the electrode into a delamination solution and subsequently precipitating a polymeric binder with the addition of a precipitation agent; wherein the electrode comprises a current collector and an electrode layer material coated on one side or both sides of the current collector; wherein the electrode layer material comprises a polymeric binder; and wherein the polymeric binder comprises a copolymer comprising a structural unit derived from an acid group-containing monomer and a structural unit derived from a hydrogen bond-forming group-containing monomer (ii). The method disclosed herein circumvents complex separation process, corrosion of current collector and contamination of polymeric binder, enables excellent materials recovery and allows the recycling of battery electrode to be achieved in a highly efficient manner.
Provided are conductive composition for a secondary battery, comprising a polymeric material, carbon nanotube, a polymeric dispersant and an anionic dispersant, with improved stability and dispersibility in water, a cathode slurry comprising the same and a method of preparing the conductive composition. In addition, battery cells comprising the cathode prepared using the conductive composition disclosed herein exhibit impressive electrochemical performances.
Provided is an aqueous binder composition for a positive electrode of a secondary battery. The binder composition comprises a copolymer and a dispersion medium. The copolymer comprises a nitrile group-containing monomer unit, a carboxylic acid group-containing monomer unit and an amide group-containing monomer unit, with an improved binding capability. In addition, the battery comprising the positive electrode prepared using the binder composition exhibits exceptional electrochemical performance.
An aqueous binder composition for a secondary battery electrode, comprising a copolymer and a dispersion medium, wherein the copolymer comprises a nitrile group-containing monomer unit, a carboxylic acid group-containing monomer unit, an amide group-containing monomer unit and at least one anionic reactive emulsifier, with an improved binding capability. In addition, battery cells comprising the cathode prepared using the binder composition disclosed herein exhibits exceptional electrochemical performance.
Provided is an aqueous binder composition for a secondary battery electrode, comprising a copolymer and a dispersion medium, wherein the copolymer comprises a structural unit (a) derived from a carboxylic acid group-containing monomer, a structural unit (b) derived from an amide group-containing monomer, a structural unit (c) derived from a nitrile group-containing monomer, and at least one anionic reactive emulsifier, with an improved binding capability. In addition, battery cells comprising the cathode prepared using the binder composition disclosed herein exhibits exceptional electrochemical performance.
An aqueous binder composition for a secondary battery electrode is provided, comprising a copolymer and a dispersion medium, wherein the copolymer comprises a structural unit (a) derived from a carboxylic acid group-containing monomer, a structural unit (b) derived from an amide group-containing monomer, a structural unit (c) derived from a nitrile group-containing monomer, a structural unit (d) derived from a hydroxyl group-containing monomer, and at least one anionic reactive emulsifier, with an improved binding capability. In addition, battery cells comprising the cathode prepared using the binder composition disclosed herein exhibit exceptional electrochemical performance.
H01M 4/62 - Emploi de substances spécifiées inactives comme ingrédients pour les masses actives, p. ex. liants, charges
H01M 10/0525 - Batteries du type "rocking chair" ou "fauteuil à bascule", p. ex. batteries à insertion ou intercalation de lithium dans les deux électrodesBatteries à l'ion lithium
The invention provides a method for delaminating a composite by immersing the composite into a delamination solution; wherein the composite comprises a metal substrate and a coating applied on one side or both sides of the metal substrate, wherein the coating comprises a polymeric binder; and wherein the polymeric binder comprises an aqueous copolymer. The use of delamination solution comprising an alkali metal silicate salt allows for complete delamination of the composite in a highly efficient and extremely fast manner. Furthermore, the delamination method disclosed herein circumvents complex separation processes, contamination and corrosion of the metal substrate and enables an excellent materials recovery. An application of the method for delaminating an electrode for a battery is disclosed herein.
The invention provides a method for delaminating a composite by immersing the composite into a delamination solution; wherein the composite comprises a metal substrate and a coating applied on one side or both sides of the metal substrate, wherein the coating comprises a polymeric binder; and wherein the polymeric binder comprises an aqueous copolymer. The use of delamination solution comprising an alkali metal phosphate salt allows for complete delamination of the composite in a highly efficient and extremely fast manner. Furthermore, the delamination method disclosed herein circumvents complex separation processes, contamination and corrosion of the metal substrate and enables an excellent materials recovery. An application of the method for delaminating an electrode for a battery is disclosed herein.
Provided is a method for delaminating a composite by immersing the composite into a delamination solution; wherein the composite comprises a metal substrate and a coating applied on one side or both sides of the metal substrate, wherein the coating comprises a polymeric binder; and wherein the polymeric binder comprises an aqueous copolymer. The use of delamination solution comprising a strong base allows for complete delamination of the composite in a highly efficient and extremely fast manner. Furthermore, the delamination method disclosed herein circumvents complex separation processes, contamination and corrosion of the metal substrate and enables an excellent materials recovery. An application of the method for delaminating an electrode for a battery is disclosed herein.
A conductive composition for a secondary battery, a slurry comprising the same, an electrode comprising the same and a method of preparing the conductive composition are provided. The conductive composition comprises a polymeric material, a carbon nanomaterial and an anionic stabilizing agent. The polymeric material comprises a copolymer comprising a structural unit derived from an acid group-containing monomer and a structural unit derived from a polar group-containing monomer. The conductive composition exhibits an improved stability and dispersibility in water. In addition, battery cells comprising a cathode prepared using the conductive composition disclosed herein exhibit impressive electrochemical performances.
Provided is a slurry composition that can be used in manufacturing an electrode of a lithium-ion battery. The slurry composition comprises a binder, a solvent, an electrode active material, and an additive. The additive can be a compound described by the general formula (1). The binder is a copolymer comprising of one or more hydrophilic structural units and one or more hydrophobic structural units. The addition of the additive improves electrode flexibility significantly. A method to produce electrodes using this slurry is also disclosed. In addition, battery cells containing the electrode prepared using the slurry composition disclosed herein exhibit exceptional electrochemical performance.
Provided is a slurry composition that can be used in manufacturing an electrode of a lithium-ion battery. The slurry composition comprises a binder, a solvent, an electrode active material, and an additive. The additive can be a compound described by the general formula (1). The binder is a copolymer comprising of one or more hydrophilic structural units and one or more hydrophobic structural units. The addition of the additive improves electrode flexibility significantly. A method to produce electrodes using this slurry is also disclosed. In addition, battery cells containing the electrode prepared using the slurry composition disclosed herein exhibit exceptional electrochemical performance.
A method for preparing a cathode based on an aqueous slurry is provided. A cathode slurry with improved stability in water comprises a cathode active material, especially a nickel-containing cathode active material. Treatment of nickel-containing cathode active materials with lithium compounds may improve stability of the cathode by preventing undesirable decomposition of the material. In addition, battery cells comprising the cathode prepared by the method disclosed herein exhibit impressive electrochemical performances.
Provided herein is a cathode slurry comprising a cathode active material, especially a nickel-containing cathode active material, with improved stability in water. Treatment of nickel-containing cathode active materials with lithium compounds may improve stability of the cathode by preventing undesirable decomposition of the material. Also provided herein is a cathode for a secondary battery, comprising a current collector and an electrode layer coated on top of the current collector, wherein the electrode layer comprises a cathode active material, a binder material and a lithium compound.
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H01M 10/0525 - Batteries du type "rocking chair" ou "fauteuil à bascule", p. ex. batteries à insertion ou intercalation de lithium dans les deux électrodesBatteries à l'ion lithium
A method for preparing a cathode based on an aqueous slurry is provided. The cathode slurry with improved stability in water comprises a cathode active material, especially a nickel-containing cathode active material. Treatment of nickel-containing cathode active materials with lithium compounds may improve stability of the cathode by preventing undesirable decomposition of the material. In addition, battery cells comprising the cathode prepared by the method disclosed herein exhibit impressive electrochemical performances.
A cathode slurry comprising a cathode active material, especially a nickel-containing cathode active material, with improved stability in water. Treatment of nickel-containing cathode active materials with lithium compounds may improve stability of the cathode by preventing undesirable decomposition of the material. Also provided herein is a cathode for a secondary battery, comprising a current collector and an electrode layer coated on top of the current collector, wherein the electrode layer comprises a cathode active material, a binder material and a lithium compound.
Provided herein is a cathode slurry for a secondary battery, comprising a cathode active material, a binder material and a lithium compound. The lithium compound in the cathode slurry serves as a lithium ion source in compensating for the irreversible capacity loss due to SEI formation during initial charging of the battery and forms removable gaseous products upon decomposition. Consequently, battery cells prepared using the cathode slurry disclosed herein exhibit improved electrochemical performance. Also provided herein is a cathode for a secondary battery, comprising a current collector and an electrode layer coated on one side or both sides of the current collector, wherein the electrode layer comprises a cathode active material, a binder material and a lithium compound.
The invention provides an aqueous solvent-based cathode slurry for a secondary battery, comprising a cathode active material, a water-compatible copolymeric binder, a lithium compound, and an aqueous solvent. The lithium compound in the cathode slurry serves as a lithium-ion source in compensating for the irreversible capacity loss due to SEI formation during initial charging of the battery. Consequently, battery cells prepared using the cathode slurry disclosed herein exhibit improved electrochemical performance. Also provided herein is a cathode for a secondary battery, comprising a current collector and an electrode layer coated on one side or both sides of the current collector, wherein the electrode layer comprises a cathode active material, a water-compatible copolymeric binder, and a lithium compound; and which the cathode can be produced using the aqueous solvent-based cathode slurry disclosed.
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