Abstract: The present invention relates to lithium ion cells and specifically to lower capacity (3-10 Ah) elliptic cylindrical lithium ion cells with individual positive and negative terminals projecting from the top of the cell. In particular, the present invention relates to lower capacity elliptic cylindrical lithium ion cells with plastic compression seals, and method of processing them. The cells of the present application exhibit good charge retention and low internal resistance and can be employed for mission critical applications viz. powering satellites, launch vehicles, military vehicles, submarines and electric vehicles.

Abstract: The present application provides a process for preparing a composite anode for a lithium ion cell comprising the steps of: (i) forming an anode slurry in a planetary mixing machine by mixing active materials, a binder and a solvent; (ii) coating the slurry over a copper foil substrate in a coating machine at a speed of 0.3-1.0 m/min; and (iii) calendering of the anode in a calendering machine at a temperature of 50-150° C. The lithium ion cell with the anode disclosed in this invention and a cathode exhibited a capacity retention of >80% at 100% depth-of-discharge at C/2-1C charge-discharge rate when tested for 2000 cycles.

Abstract: The present application provides a process for preparing a composite cathode for a lithium ion cell comprising the steps of: (i) forming a cathode slurry in a planetary mixing machine by mixing an active material, conducting diluent and binder; (ii) coating the slurry over an aluminum foil substrate in a coating machine at a speed of 0.2-0.8 m/min; and (iii) calendering of the cathode in a calendering machine at a temperature of 50-150° C. The cathode has peel strength of greater than 200 gf/cm and moisture content less than 350 ppm. The lithium ion cell with the cathode disclosed in this invention and a graphite anode exhibited a capacity retention of >80% at 100% depth-of-discharge at C/2?1C charge-discharge rate when tested for 2000 cycles.