Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to the field of lithium-ion batteries. It is more specifically directed to electrode materials used in lithium ion batteries, electrodes including the materials, devices incorporating the electrodes and related methods of manufacture. In a composition aspect of the present invention, a composition comprising at least 50 mg of Li4Ti5O12 or doped Li4Ti5O12 is provided. The Li4Ti5O12 or doped Li4Ti5O12 is made using a thermal spray process, and is greater than 95% spinel crystal form. The BET surface area of the Li4Ti5O12 or doped Li4Ti5O12 is greater than 1 m2/g.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to the synthesis of metal oxides. It is more specifically directed to the synthesis of metal oxides possessing useful electrochemical properties. In one method aspect, the present invention provides a method of making metal oxides that includes the following steps: a) feeding a mixture of at least two different compounds into a heating chamber, wherein the chamber temperature ranges between 500° C. and 1250° C., resulting in the production of at least one metal oxide; b) segmenting the metal oxide according to particle size ranges; c) selecting one or more particle size ranges and subjecting the selected ranges to a spray mechanism.