Abstract: The invention relates to the use of subfluorinated carbon nano-objects as an electrode material of primary lithium batteries, the electrode obtained by that use and a lithium battery comprising such an electrode. The subfluorinated carbon nano-objects used in the invention have a central part made of nonfluorinated carbon and a peripheral part made of fluorinated carbon of formula CFX where x represents the F/C atomic ratio, which is such that 0.25<x<1.1 and whereof the spectrum 19F MAS RMN has a single peak between ?150 and ?190 ppm/CFCl3 (outside of rotation bands). The invention applies to the field of storing and retrieving energy, in particular.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of subfluorinated carbon nano-objects as an electrode material of primary lithium batteries, the electrode obtained by that use and a lithium battery comprising such an electrode. The subfluorinated carbon nano-objects used in the invention have a central part made of nonfluorinated carbon and a peripheral part made of fluorinated carbon of formula CFx where x represents the F/C atomic ratio, which is such that 0.25<x<1.1 and whereof the spectrum 19F MAS RMN has a single peak between ?150 and ?190 ppm/CFCl3 (outside of rotation bands). The invention applies to the field of storing and retrieving energy, in particular.

Abstract: Subfluorinated graphite fluorides of formula CFx wherein x is in the range of 0.06 to 0.63, e.g., 0.10 to 0.46, are used as electrode materials in electrochemical devices that convert chemical energy to electrical current, e.g., batteries. The invention additionally provides methods of manufacturing electrodes with the subfluorinated graphite fluorides, as well as primary and secondary batteries containing such electrodes.

Abstract: Subfluorinated carbonaceous materials obtained through direct fluorination of graphite or coke particles are provided. One set of subfluorinated carbonaceous materials has an average chemical composition CFx in which 0.63<x?0.95, 0.66<x?0.95 or 0.7<x?0.95. The subfluorinated carbonaceous materials are capable of electrochemical performance superior to commercial CF at relatively high rates of discharge.

Abstract: The invention provides fluorinated multi-layered carbon nanomaterials and methods for their production. In one aspect of the invention, the carbon nanomaterials are partially fluorinated and retain some unreacted carbon. The invention also provides electrodes and electrochemical devices incorporating the fluorinated carbon nanomaterials of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides electrochemical cells providing good electronic performance at low temperatures. Electrochemical cells of the present invention include lithium batteries capable of providing useful specific capacities under significant discharge rates for temperatures as low as ?60 degrees Celsius. The present invention also provides methods for making electrochemical cells including a room temperature predischarge step preceding low temperature operation that enhances the performance of batteries having subfluorinated carbonaceous positive electrode active materials at low temperatures.

Abstract: Subfluorinated graphite fluorides of formula CFx, wherein x is in the range of 0.06 to 0.63, e.g., 0.10 to 0.46, are used as electrode materials in electrochemical devices that convert chemical energy to electrical current, e.g., batteries. The invention additionally provides methods of manufacturing electrodes with the subfluorinated graphite fluorides, as well as primary and secondary batteries containing such electrodes.

Abstract: Subfluorinated graphite fluorides of formula CFx wherein x is in the range of 0.06 to 0.63, e.g., 0.10 to 0.46, are used as electrode materials in electrochemical devices that convert chemical energy to electrical current, e.g., batteries. The invention additionally provides methods of manufacturing electrodes with the subfluorinated graphite fluorides, as well as primary and secondary batteries containing such electrodes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rechargeable battery with solid electrolyte.The battery according to the invention comprises a solid polymer electrolyte, an anode composed of a lithium source and a cathode comprising a lithium-receiving material. The lithium-receiving material is a compound of the formula CF.sub.x M.sub.y, where M is chosen from I, Cl, Br, Re, W, Mo, B and 0.3.ltoreq.x.ltoreq.0.9, 0.02.ltoreq.y.ltoreq.0.06, and the structure of this material is such that the carbon atoms form planar hexagons.The battery according to the invention has improved capacity.