Patents by Inventor Ayae TSURUTA
Ayae TSURUTA 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).
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Patent number: 11843113Abstract: Provided is a positive electrode active material which suppresses a reduction in capacity due to charge and discharge cycles when used in a lithium ion secondary battery. A covering layer is formed by segregation on a superficial portion of the positive electrode active material. The positive electrode active material includes a first region and a second region. The first region exists in an inner portion of the positive electrode active material. The second region exists in a superficial portion of the positive electrode active material and part of the inner portion thereof. The first region includes lithium, a transition metal, and oxygen. The second region includes magnesium, fluorine, and oxygen.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2019Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.Inventors: Takahiro Kawakami, Teruaki Ochiai, Yohei Momma, Ayae Tsuruta, Masahiro Takahashi, Mayumi Mikami
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Publication number: 20230343924Abstract: A positive electrode active material which can improve cycle characteristics of a secondary battery is provided. Two kinds of regions are provided in a superficial portion of a positive electrode active material such as lithium cobaltate which has a layered rock-salt crystal structure. The inner region is a non-stoichiometric compound containing a transition metal such as titanium, and the outer region is a compound of representative elements such as magnesium oxide. The two kinds of regions each have a rock-salt crystal structure. The inner layered rock-salt crystal structure and the two kinds of regions in the superficial portion are topotaxy; thus, a change of the crystal structure of the positive electrode active material generated by charging and discharging can be effectively suppressed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2023Publication date: October 26, 2023Applicant: SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LABORATORY CO., LTD.Inventors: Teruaki OCHIAI, Takahiro KAWAKAMI, Mayumi MIKAMI, Yohei MOMMA, Masahiro TAKAHASHI, Ayae TSURUTA
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Publication number: 20230327088Abstract: Provided is a positive electrode active material which suppresses a reduction in capacity due to charge and discharge cycles when used in a lithium ion secondary battery. A covering layer is formed by segregation on a superficial portion of the positive electrode active material. The positive electrode active material includes a first region and a second region. The first region exists in an inner portion of the positive electrode active material. The second region exists in a superficial portion of the positive electrode active material and part of the inner portion thereof. The first region includes lithium, a transition metal, and oxygen. The second region includes magnesium, fluorine, and oxygen.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Applicant: SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LABORATORY CO., LTD.Inventors: Takahiro KAWAKAMI, Teruaki OCHIAI, Yohei MOMMA, Ayae TSURUTA, Masahiro Takahashi, Mayumi MIKAMI
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Publication number: 20230327075Abstract: A positive electrode active material which can improve cycle characteristics of a secondary battery is provided. Two kinds of regions are provided in a superficial portion of a positive electrode active material such as lithium cobaltate which has a layered rock-salt crystal structure. The inner region is a non-stoichiometric compound containing a transition metal such as titanium, and the outer region is a compound of representative elements such as magnesium oxide. The two kinds of regions each have a rock-salt crystal structure. The inner layered rock-salt crystal structure and the two kinds of regions in the superficial portion are topotaxy; thus, a change of the crystal structure of the positive electrode active material generated by charging and discharging can be effectively suppressed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Applicant: SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LABORATORY CO., LTD.Inventors: Teruaki OCHIAI, Takahiro KAWAKAMI, Mayumi MIKAMI, Yohei MOMMA, Masahiro TAKAHASHI, Ayae TSURUTA
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Publication number: 20230327073Abstract: A positive electrode active material which can improve cycle characteristics of a secondary battery is provided. Two kinds of regions are provided in a superficial portion of a positive electrode active material such as lithium cobaltate which has a layered rock-salt crystal structure. The inner region is a non-stoichiometric compound containing a transition metal such as titanium, and the outer region is a compound of representative elements such as magnesium oxide. The two kinds of regions each have a rock-salt crystal structure. The inner layered rock-salt crystal structure and the two kinds of regions in the superficial portion are topotaxy; thus, a change of the crystal structure of the positive electrode active material generated by charging and discharging can be effectively suppressed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Applicant: SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LABORATORY CO., LTD.Inventors: Teruaki OCHIAI, Takahiro KAWAKAMI, Mayumi MIKAMI, Yohei MOMMA, Masahiro TAKAHASHI, Ayae TSURUTA
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Publication number: 20230299274Abstract: Provided is a positive electrode active material which suppresses a reduction in capacity due to charge and discharge cycles when used in a lithium ion secondary battery. A covering layer is formed by segregation on a superficial portion of the positive electrode active material. The positive electrode active material includes a first region and a second region. The first region exists in an inner portion of the positive electrode active material. The second region exists in a superficial portion of the positive electrode active material and part of the inner portion thereof. The first region includes lithium, a transition metal, and oxygen. The second region includes magnesium, fluorine, and oxygen.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2023Publication date: September 21, 2023Applicant: SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LABORATORY CO., LTD.Inventors: Takahiro KAWAKAMI, Teruaki OCHIAI, Yohei MOMMA, Ayae TSURUTA, Masahiro Takahashi, Mayumi MIKAMI
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Publication number: 20230299265Abstract: A positive electrode active material which can improve cycle characteristics of a secondary battery is provided. Two kinds of regions are provided in a superficial portion of a positive electrode active material such as lithium cobaltate which has a layered rock-salt crystal structure. The inner region is a non-stoichiometric compound containing a transition metal such as titanium, and the outer region is a compound of representative elements such as magnesium oxide. The two kinds of regions each have a rock-salt crystal structure. The inner layered rock-salt crystal structure and the two kinds of regions in the superficial portion are topotaxy; thus, a change of the crystal structure of the positive electrode active material generated by charging and discharging can be effectively suppressed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2023Publication date: September 21, 2023Applicant: SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LABORATORY CO., LTD.Inventors: Teruaki OCHIAI, Takahiro KAWAKAMI, Mayumi MIKAMI, Yohei MOMMA, Masahiro TAKAHASHI, Ayae TSURUTA
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Publication number: 20230290926Abstract: A positive electrode active material which can improve cycle characteristics of a secondary battery is provided. Two kinds of regions are provided in a superficial portion of a positive electrode active material such as lithium cobaltate which has a layered rock-salt crystal structure. The inner region is a non-stoichiometric compound containing a transition metal such as titanium, and the outer region is a compound of representative elements such as magnesium oxide. The two kinds of regions each have a rock-salt crystal structure. The inner layered rock-salt crystal structure and the two kinds of regions in the superficial portion are topotaxy; thus, a change of the crystal structure of the positive electrode active material generated by charging and discharging can be effectively suppressed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2023Publication date: September 14, 2023Applicant: SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LABORATORY CO., LTD.Inventors: Teruaki OCHIAI, Takahiro KAWAKAMI, Mayumi MIKAMI, Yohei MOMMA, Masahiro TAKAHASHI, Ayae TSURUTA
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Publication number: 20230216079Abstract: Positive electrode active material particles that inhibit a decrease in capacity due to charge and discharge cycles are provided. A high-capacity secondary battery, a secondary battery with excellent charge and discharge characteristics, or a highly-safe or highly-reliable secondary battery is provided. A novel material, active material particles, and a storage device are provided. The positive electrode active material particle includes a first region and a second region in contact with the outside of the first region. The first region contains lithium, oxygen, and an element M that is one or more elements selected from cobalt, manganese, and nickel. The second region contains the element M, oxygen, magnesium, and fluorine. The atomic ratio of lithium to the element M (Li/M) measured by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy is 0.5 or more and 0.85 or less. The atomic ratio of magnesium to the element M (Mg/M) is 0.2 or more and 0.5 or less.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2023Publication date: July 6, 2023Applicant: SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LABORATORY CO., LTD.Inventors: Teruaki OCHIAI, Takahiro KAWAKAMI, Mayumi MIKAMI, Yohei MOMMA, Ayae TSURUTA, Masahiro TAKAHASHI
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Patent number: 11664488Abstract: A positive electrode active material which can improve cycle characteristics of a secondary battery is provided. Two kinds of regions are provided in a superficial portion of a positive electrode active material such as lithium cobaltate which has a layered rock-salt crystal structure. The inner region is a non-stoichiometric compound containing a transition metal such as titanium, and the outer region is a compound of representative elements such as magnesium oxide. The two kinds of regions each have a rock-salt crystal structure. The inner layered rock-salt crystal structure and the two kinds of regions in the superficial portion are topotaxy; thus, a change of the crystal structure of the positive electrode active material generated by charging and discharging can be effectively suppressed.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2022Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.Inventors: Teruaki Ochiai, Takahiro Kawakami, Mayumi Mikami, Yohei Momma, Masahiro Takahashi, Ayae Tsuruta
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Publication number: 20230051128Abstract: A positive electrode active material particle with little deterioration is provided. A power storage device with little deterioration is provided. A highly safe power storage device is provided. The positive electrode active material particle includes a first crystal grain, a second crystal grain, and a crystal grain boundary positioned between the crystal grain and the second crystal grain; the first crystal grain and the second crystal grain include lithium, a transition metal, and oxygen; the crystal grain boundary includes magnesium and oxygen; and the positive electrode active material particle includes a region where the ratio of the atomic concentration of magnesium in the crystal grain boundary to the atomic concentration of the transition metal in first crystal grain and the second crystal grain is greater than or equal to 0.010 and less than or equal to 0.50.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2022Publication date: February 16, 2023Applicant: SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LABORATORY CO., LTD.Inventors: Masahiro TAKAHASHI, Teruaki OCHIAI, Yohei MOMMA, Ayae TSURUTA
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Patent number: 11489151Abstract: A positive electrode active material particle with little deterioration is provided. A power storage device with little deterioration is provided. A highly safe power storage device is provided. The positive electrode active material particle includes a first crystal grain, a second crystal grain, and a crystal grain boundary positioned between the crystal grain and the second crystal grain; the first crystal grain and the second crystal grain include lithium, a transition metal, and oxygen; the crystal grain boundary includes magnesium and oxygen; and the positive electrode active material particle includes a region where the ratio of the atomic concentration of magnesium in the crystal grain boundary to the atomic concentration of the transition metal in first crystal grain and the second crystal grain is greater than or equal to 0.010 and less than or equal to 0.50.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2018Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.Inventors: Masahiro Takahashi, Teruaki Ochiai, Yohei Momma, Ayae Tsuruta
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Patent number: 11444274Abstract: A positive electrode active material particle with little deterioration is provided. A power storage device with little deterioration is provided. A highly safe power storage device is provided. The positive electrode active material particle includes a first crystal grain, a second crystal grain; and a crystal grain boundary positioned between the crystal grain and the second crystal grain; the first crystal grain and the second crystal grain include lithium, a transition metal, and oxygen; the crystal grain boundary includes magnesium and oxygen; and the positive electrode active material particle includes a region where the ratio of the atomic concentration of magnesium in the crystal grain boundary to the atomic concentration of the transition metal in first crystal grain and the second crystal grain is greater than or equal to 0.010 and less than or equal to 0.50.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2020Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.Inventors: Masahiro Takahashi, Teruaki Ochiai, Yohei Momma, Ayae Tsuruta
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Publication number: 20220285673Abstract: Provided is a positive electrode active material which suppresses a reduction in capacity due to charge and discharge cycles when used in a lithium ion secondary battery. A covering layer is formed by segregation on a superficial portion of the positive electrode active material. The positive electrode active material includes a first region and a second region. The first region exists in an inner portion of the positive electrode active material. The second region exists in a superficial portion of the positive electrode active material and part of the inner portion thereof. The first region includes lithium, a transition metal, and oxygen. The second region includes magnesium, fluorine, and oxygen.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2022Publication date: September 8, 2022Applicant: SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LABORATORY CO., LTD.Inventors: Takahiro KAWAKAMI, Teruaki OCHIAI, Yohei MOMMA, Ayae TSURUTA, Masahiro Takahashi, Mayumi MIKAMI
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Patent number: 11437622Abstract: To provide a manufacturing method of graphene oxide that allows mass production through a relatively simple process, at low costs, and with safety and efficiency. A hydrogen peroxide solution, sulfuric acid, and flake graphite are put in a reaction container, and the mixture is stirred to obtain expansion graphite. The synthesized expansion graphite is washed not with pure water but with a saturated aqueous solution of magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) or an organic solvent, whereby a large amount of sulfuric acid is contained between graphite layers. The expansion graphite is subjected to heat treatment or microwave irradiation to form expanded graphite, and a graphite layer is peeled by ultrasonic treatment and then oxidized to form a graphene compound.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2021Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LABORATORY CO., LTD.Inventors: Yumiko Yoneda, Teppei Oguni, Takuya Miwa, Masaki Yamakaji, Ayae Tsuruta
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Publication number: 20220200041Abstract: Positive electrode active material particles that inhibit a decrease in capacity due to charge and discharge cycles are provided. A high-capacity secondary battery, a secondary battery with excellent charge and discharge characteristics, or a highly-safe or highly-reliable secondary battery is provided. A novel material, active material particles, and a storage device are provided. The positive electrode active material particle includes a first region and a second region in contact with the outside of the first region. The first region contains lithium, oxygen, and an element M that is one or more elements selected from cobalt, manganese, and nickel. The second region contains the element M, oxygen, magnesium, and fluorine. The atomic ratio of lithium to the element M (Li/M) measured by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy is 0.5 or more and 0.85 or less. The atomic ratio of magnesium to the element M (Mg/M) is 0.2 or more and 0.5 or less.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2022Publication date: June 23, 2022Applicant: SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LABORATORY CO., LTD.Inventors: Teruaki OCHIAI, Takahiro KAWAKAMI, Mayumi MIKAMI, Yohei MOMMA, Ayae TSURUTA, Masahiro TAKAHASHI
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Publication number: 20220199983Abstract: Provided is a positive electrode active material which suppresses a reduction in capacity due to charge and discharge cycles when used in a lithium ion secondary battery. A covering layer is formed by segregation on a superficial portion of the positive electrode active material. The positive electrode active material includes a first region and a second region. The first region exists in an inner portion of the positive electrode active material. The second region exists in a superficial portion of the positive electrode active material and part of the inner portion thereof. The first region includes lithium, a transition metal, and oxygen. The second region includes magnesium, fluorine, and oxygen.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2022Publication date: June 23, 2022Applicant: SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LABORATORY CO., LTD.Inventors: Takahiro KAWAKAMI, Teruaki OCHIAI, Yohei MOMMA, Ayae TSURUTA, Masahiro Takahashi, Mayumi MIKAMI
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Publication number: 20220190313Abstract: A positive electrode active material which can improve cycle characteristics of a secondary battery is provided. Two kinds of regions are provided in a superficial portion of a positive electrode active material such as lithium cobaltate which has a layered rock-salt crystal structure. The inner region is a non-stoichiometric compound containing a transition metal such as titanium, and the outer region is a compound of representative elements such as magnesium oxide. The two kinds of regions each have a rock-salt crystal structure. The inner layered rock-salt crystal structure and the two kinds of regions in the superficial portion are topotaxy; thus, a change of the crystal structure of the positive electrode active material generated by charging and discharging can be effectively suppressed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2022Publication date: June 16, 2022Applicant: SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LABORATORY CO., LTD.Inventors: Teruaki Ochiai, Takahiro Kawakami, Mayumi Mikami, Yohei Momma, Masahiro Takahashi, Ayae Tsuruta
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Publication number: 20220115637Abstract: A positive electrode active material which can improve cycle characteristics of a secondary battery is provided. Two kinds of regions are provided in a superficial portion of a positive electrode active material such as lithium cobaltate which has a layered rock-salt crystal structure. The inner region is a non-stoichiometric compound containing a transition metal such as titanium, and the outer region is a compound of representative elements such as magnesium oxide. The two kinds of regions each have a rock-salt crystal structure. The inner layered rock-salt crystal structure and the two kinds of regions in the superficial portion are topotaxy; thus, a change of the crystal structure of the positive electrode active material generated by charging and discharging can be effectively suppressed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2021Publication date: April 14, 2022Applicant: SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LABORATORY CO., LTD.Inventors: Teruaki OCHIAI, Takahiro KAWAKAMI, Mayumi MIKAMI, Yohei MOMMA, Masahiro TAKAHASHI, Ayae TSURUTA
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Publication number: 20210320290Abstract: A positive electrode active material which can improve cycle characteristics of a secondary battery is provided. Two kinds of regions are provided in a superficial portion of a positive electrode active material such as lithium cobaltate which has a layered rock-salt crystal structure. The inner region is a non-stoichiometric compound containing a transition metal such as titanium, and the outer region is a compound of representative elements such as magnesium oxide. The two kinds of regions each have a rock-salt crystal structure. The inner layered rock-salt crystal structure and the two kinds of regions in the superficial portion are topotaxy; thus, a change of the crystal structure of the positive electrode active material generated by charging and discharging can be effectively suppressed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2020Publication date: October 14, 2021Applicant: SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LABORATORY CO., LTD.Inventors: Teruaki OCHIAI, Takahiro KAWAKAMI, Mayumi MIKAMI, Yohei MOMMA, Masahiro TAKAHASHI, Ayae TSURUTA