Abstract: A method for synthesizing high voltage active materials using a process control agent. The process control agent may be a carbon source. The active material may be a spinel.
Abstract: A material for forming an electrode represented by the formula: Li1+x-aD1aNm1-x-y-z-b1Niy-b2D2bCo z-b3O2-? where 0<a?0.2, 0<b?0.2,b1+b2+b3=b, 0.1?x?0.5, 0?y<1, 0?z?0.5, and 0???0.3 and D1 includes sodium (Na) and D2 includes yttrium (Y).
Abstract: A material for forming an electrode represented by the formula: Li1+x+aMn1?x?y?z?wDwNiyCozO2?? where 0?a?0.1, 0.1?x?0.5, 0?y<1, 0?z?0.5, 0<w?0.5, and 0???0.3. The material reduces the voltage fade in electrochemical cells that use lithium-rich layered oxide electrode materials.
Abstract: A material for forming an electrode. The material is a lithium phosphate with a stoichiometric excess of lithium and dopants, such as alkaline earth metal or transition metal dopants, in lithium sites and other sites.
Abstract: A method for extracting ions from an active material for use in a battery electrode includes mixing the active material and an activating compound to form a mixture. The mixture is annealed such that an amount of ions is extracted from the active material, an amount of oxygen is liberated from the active material, and an activated active material is formed. Embodiments of the invention include the activated active material, the electrode, and the primary and secondary batteries formed from such activated active materials.
Abstract: A method for extracting ions from an active material for use in a battery electrode includes mixing the active material and an activating compound to form a mixture. The mixture is annealed such that an amount of ions is extracted from the active material, an amount of oxygen is liberated from the active material, and an activated active material is formed. Embodiments of the invention include the activated active material, the electrode, and the primary and secondary batteries formed from such activated active materials.