Patents by Inventor Jik-Soo Kim

Jik-Soo Kim has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11978893
    Abstract: A cathode active material for a lithium secondary battery includes a lithium metal oxide particle and a thio-based compound formed on at least portion of a surface of the lithium metal oxide particle. The thio-based compound has a double bond that contains a sulfur atom. Chemical stability of the lithium metal oxide particle may be improved and surface residues may be reduced by the thio-based compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: SK ON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jik Soo Kim, Sang Bok Kim, Hyo Shin Kwak, Myoung Lae Kim, Se Rah Moon, Jin Seok Seo, Mi Jung Noh, Duck Chul Hwang
  • Patent number: 11973179
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a cathode active material for a lithium secondary battery according to embodiments of the present invention includes performing a first heat treatment on a first mixture of a transition metal precursor and a lithium precursor at a first calcination temperature to obtain a preliminary lithium-transition metal composite oxide particle; and performing a second heat treatment on a second mixture obtained by adding the lithium precursor to the preliminary lithium-transition metal composite oxide particle at a second calcination temperature which is lower than the first calcination temperature to form a lithium-transition metal composite oxide particle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: SK ON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sang Bok Kim, Jik Soo Kim, Jeong Bae Yoon, Seung Ok Lee, Ji Hoon Choi
  • Publication number: 20240113277
    Abstract: In a method of manufacturing a cathode active material for a lithium secondary battery, a preliminary lithium metal oxide particle is prepared. The preliminary lithium metal oxide particle is cleaned using a boron compound cleaning solution. A cathode active material for a lithium secondary particle includes a lithium metal oxide particle where a ratio of a B+ peak intensity relative to a sum of peak intensities of Li+, B+ and LiB+ fragments by a TOF-SIMS analysis is in a range from 0.03% to 1.5%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Sang Bok Kim, Ji Hoon Choi, Jik Soo Kim, Mi Jung Noh, Dong Il Jang, Dong Wook Ha
  • Patent number: 11888102
    Abstract: In a method of manufacturing a cathode active material for a lithium secondary battery, a preliminary lithium metal oxide particle is prepared. The preliminary lithium metal oxide particle is cleaned using a boron compound cleaning solution. A cathode active material for a lithium secondary particle includes a lithium metal oxide particle where a ratio of a B+ peak intensity relative to a sum of peak intensities of Li+, B+ and LiB+ fragments by a TOF-SIMS analysis is in a range from 0.03% to 1.5%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: SK On Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sang Bok Kim, Ji Hoon Choi, Jik Soo Kim, Mi Jung Noh, Dong Il Jang, Dong Wook Ha
  • Publication number: 20230317931
    Abstract: A cathode active material for a lithium secondary battery includes a lithium metal oxide particle and a thio-based compound formed on at least portion of a surface of the lithium metal oxide particle. The thio-based compound has a double bond that contains a sulfur atom. Chemical stability of the lithium metal oxide particle may be improved and surface residues may be reduced by the thio-based compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Jik Soo KIM, Sang Bok KIM, Hyo Shin KWAK, Myoung Lae KIM, Se Rah MOON, Jin Seok SEO, Mi Jung NOH, Duck Chul HWANG
  • Publication number: 20230246181
    Abstract: A cathode active material for a lithium secondary battery according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a lithium-nickel composite metal oxide in which an oxidation number of nickel is 2.8 or more. The lithium-nickel composite metal oxide includes a first doping element having an oxidation number of +2 and a second doping element having an oxidation number of +4. A ratio of a molar ratio of the second doping element relative to a molar ratio of the first doping element is greater than 1 and less than 5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: Jik Soo Kim, Mi Jung Noh, Jae Ho Choi
  • Patent number: 11699784
    Abstract: A cathode active material for a lithium secondary battery includes a lithium metal oxide particle and a thio-based compound formed on at least portion of a surface of the lithium metal oxide particle. The thio-based compound has a double bond that contains a sulfur atom. Chemical stability of the lithium metal oxide particle may be improved and surface residues may be reduced by the thio-based compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: SK ON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jik Soo Kim, Sang Bok Kim, Hyo Shin Kwak, Myoung Lae Kim, Se Rah Moon, Jin Seok Seo, Mi Jung Noh, Duck Chul Hwang
  • Publication number: 20230207778
    Abstract: The cathode active material for a lithium secondary battery according to embodiments of the present invention includes lithium-transition metal composite oxide particles including a plurality of primary particles, and the lithium-transition metal composite oxide particles have a lithium-potassium-containing portion formed between the primary particles. Thereby, it is possible to improve life-span properties and capacity properties by preventing the layer structure deformation of the primary particles and removing residual lithium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Sang Min Park, Tae Kyoung Lee, Sang Bok Kim, Jik Soo Kim, Sang Hye Shin, Yu Na Shim, Jeong Bae Yoon
  • Publication number: 20230197934
    Abstract: The cathode active material for a lithium secondary battery according to embodiments of the present invention includes a lithium-transition metal composite oxide particle including a plurality of primary particles, and the lithium-transition metal composite oxide particle includes a lithium-sulfur-containing portion formed between the primary particles. Thereby, it is possible to improve life-span properties and capacity properties by preventing the layer structure deformation of the primary particles and removing residual lithium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2023
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Sang Bok KIM, Sang Hye SHIN, Sang Min PARK, Tae Kyoung LEE, Myoung Lae KIM, Jeong Bae YOON, Jik Soo KIM, Ji Hoon CHOI
  • Publication number: 20230187620
    Abstract: A cathode active material for a lithium secondary battery according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a lithium composite oxide, and a lithium-aluminum-sulfur-boron oxide formed on a surface of the lithium composite oxide. A lithium secondary battery including the cathode active material and having improved stability and electrical properties is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2022
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Ji Hoon CHOI, Hee Jun KWEON, Jik Soo KIM, Sung Soon PARK
  • Patent number: 11637279
    Abstract: The cathode active material for a lithium secondary battery according to embodiments of the present invention includes a lithium-transition metal composite oxide particle including a plurality of primary particles, and the lithium-transition metal composite oxide particle includes a lithium-sulfur-containing portion formed between the primary particles. Thereby, it is possible to improve life-span properties and capacity properties by preventing the layer structure deformation of the primary particles and removing residual lithium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: SK ON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sang Bok Kim, Sang Hye Shin, Sang Min Park, Tae Kyoung Lee, Myoung Lae Kim, Jeong Bae Yoon, Jik Soo Kim, Ji Hoon Choi
  • Publication number: 20230105644
    Abstract: The cathode active material for a lithium secondary battery according to embodiments of the present invention includes a lithium-transition metal composite oxide particle including a plurality of primary particles, and the lithium-transition metal composite oxide particle includes a lithium-sulfur-containing portion formed between the primary particles. Thereby, it is possible to improve life-span properties and capacity properties by preventing the layer structure deformation of the primary particles and removing residual lithium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2022
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Inventors: Sang Bok KIM, Sang Hye Shin, Sang Min Park, Tae Kyoung Lee, Myoung lae Kim, Jeong Bae Yoon, Jik Soo Kim, Ji Hoon Choi
  • Publication number: 20230108931
    Abstract: A cathode active material for a lithium secondary battery comprises lithium-nickel composite metal oxide particles, each of which has a secondary particle structure in which primary particles are aggregated. The lithium-nickel composite metal oxide particles include a first element including at least one element selected from the group consisting of B, Al, Si, Ti, V, Mn, Fe, Co, Cu, Zn, Zr, Mo and W, and a second element having an ionic radius of 80 pm or more. The second element is different from nickel and the first element. The second element is present on an outer surface of the secondary particle, at grain boundaries between the primary particles and at an inside of the primary particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2022
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Inventors: Jae Ho Choi, Jik Soo Kim, Mi Jung Noh, Hyo Shik Kil, Ji Sun Lee
  • Patent number: 11621412
    Abstract: The cathode active material for a lithium secondary battery according to embodiments of the present invention includes lithium-transition metal composite oxide particles including a plurality of primary particles, and the lithium-transition metal composite oxide particles have a lithium-potassium-containing portion formed between the primary particles. Thereby, it is possible to improve life-span properties and capacity properties by preventing the layer structure deformation of the primary particles and removing residual lithium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: SK ON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sang Min Park, Tae Kyoung Lee, Sang Bok Kim, Jik Soo Kim, Sang Hye Shin, Yu Na Shim, Jeong Bae Yoon
  • Publication number: 20230102359
    Abstract: A cathode active material for a lithium secondary battery includes a lithium metal oxide particle, and an organic poly-phosphate or an organic poly-phosphonate formed on at least portion of a surface of the lithium metal oxide particle. Chemical stability of the lithium metal oxide particle may be improved and surface residues may be reduced by the organic poly-phosphate or the organic poly-phosphonate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: Sang Bok KIM, Jik Soo Kim, Hyo Shin Kwak, Myoung Lae Kim
  • Publication number: 20230089562
    Abstract: A cathode active material for a lithium secondary battery includes a lithium metal oxide particle, and an organic poly-phosphate or an organic poly-phosphonate formed on at least portion of a surface of the lithium metal oxide particle. Chemical stability of the lithium metal oxide particle may be improved and surface residues may be reduced by the organic poly-phosphate or the organic poly-phosphonate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Sang Bok KIM, Jik Soo Kim, Hyo Shin Kwak, Myoung Lae Kim
  • Publication number: 20230084565
    Abstract: An anode active material for a lithium secondary battery includes a core portion including a solid electrolyte, and a shell portion encapsulating the core portion and including a silicon-based active material. A lithium secondary includes a case and an electrode assembly accommodated in the case. The electrode assembly includes an anode including the anode active material and a cathode facing the anode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventors: Ju Ho CHUNG, Jik Soo KIM, Gwi Ok PARK
  • Publication number: 20220376234
    Abstract: A cathode active material for a lithium secondary battery includes a lithium metal oxide particle, and an organic poly-phosphate or an organic poly-phosphonate formed on at least portion of a surface of the lithium metal oxide particle. Chemical stability of the lithium metal oxide particle may be improved and surface residues may be reduced by the organic poly-phosphate or the organic poly-phosphonate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Sang Bok KIM, Jik Soo KIM, Hyo Shin KWAK, Myoung Lae KIM
  • Publication number: 20220367851
    Abstract: The cathode active material for a lithium secondary battery according to embodiments of the present invention includes a lithium-transition metal composite oxide particle including a plurality of primary particles, and the lithium-transition metal composite oxide particle includes a lithium-sulfur-containing portion formed between the primary particles. Thereby, it is possible to improve life-span properties and capacity properties by preventing the layer structure deformation of the primary particles and removing residual lithium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2021
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Sang Bok KIM, Sang Hye SHIN, Sang Min PARK, Tae Kyoung LEE, Myoung Lae KIM, Jeong Bae YOON, Jik Soo KIM, Ji Hoon CHOI
  • Patent number: 11502291
    Abstract: A cathode active material for a lithium secondary battery includes a lithium metal oxide particle, and an organic poly-phosphate or an organic poly-phosphonate formed on at least portion of a surface of the lithium metal oxide particle. Chemical stability of the lithium metal oxide particle may be improved and surface residues may be reduced by the organic poly-phosphate or the organic poly-phosphonate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: SK INNOVATION CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sang Bok Kim, Jik Soo Kim, Hyo Shin Kwak, Myoung Lae Kim