Patents by Inventor Hyeong Kyu Lim

Hyeong Kyu Lim 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).

  • Publication number: 20230246233
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrolyte additive including a compound represented by Chemical Formula 1, an electrolyte including the electrolyte additive, and a secondary battery including the electrolyte. Chemical Formula 1: R1 and R2 are each independently an alkylene group having 1-5 carbon atoms; E1 is a bond, an alkylene group having 1-3 carbon atoms, or a cyclic carbonyl group, ether group, or ester group having 2-5 carbon atoms; R3 is a substituted or unsubstituted linear or cyclic carbonate group, carbonyl group, ether group, phosphate group, sulfonate group, or sulfate group having 2-5 carbon atoms; the substitution refers to substitution with one or more selected from F, Cl, Br, and I or an alkenyl group having 1-3 carbon atoms; E2 is a bond or a saturated or unsaturated alkylene group or ether group having 1-3 carbon atoms; and n is 0 or 1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: Ji Young CHOI, Min Goo KIM, Sang Ho LEE, Wan Chul KANG, Jong Chul YUN, Hyeong Kyu LIM, Ji Seong HAN, Min Jung JANG
  • Publication number: 20230178806
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrolyte additive including a compound containing a substituent represented by Chemical Formula 1, an electrolyte including the electrolyte additive, and a secondary battery including the electrolyte. Chemical Formula 1: In Chemical Formula 1, P and O are phosphorus and oxygen, respectively; A is a bond or oxygen; Q is oxygen or an unshared electron pair; R1, R2, R3, and R4 are each independently hydrogen, a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, an alkoxy group, an alkoxycarbonyl group, an alkoxyalkyl group, a fluoroalkyl, or a cyclic sulfate; optionally, R1 or R2 is connected to R3 or R4 to form a double bond or a ring; n is an integer from 0 to 3; and * is a binding position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: Ji Young CHOI, Min Goo KIM, Sang Ho LEE, Wan Chul KANG, Jong Chul YUN, Hyeong Kyu LIM, Ji Seong HAN, Min Jung JANG
  • Publication number: 20220376299
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrolyte additive, a battery electrolyte including the electrolyte additive, and a secondary battery, and more particularly, to an electrolyte additive including a compound represented by Chemical Formula 1, an electrolyte including the electrolyte additive, and a secondary battery including the electrolyte. According to the present invention, due to low charging resistance, charging efficiency and output may be improved. In addition, the present invention has an effect of providing a secondary battery having a long lifespan and excellent capacity retention at high temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2020
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Ji Young CHOI, Ji Seong HAN, Jong Chul YUN, Min Goo KIM, Min Jung JANG, Hyeong Kyu LIM, Wan Chul KANG, Sang Ho LEE
  • Patent number: 11024881
    Abstract: The present invention provides an electrolyte additive comprising a salt of an anion, derived from a nitrogen-atom-containing compound, with Cs+ or Rb+. Further, the present invention provides an electrolyte additive further comprising lithium difluoro bis(oxalato) phosphate. The present invention provides a non-aqueous electrolyte comprising a lithium salt, a non-aqueous organic solvent, and the electrolyte additive, and may provide a lithium secondary battery comprising: a cathode employing a cathode active material; an anode employing an anode active material; a separator interposed between the cathode and the anode; and the non-aqueous electrolyte.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Inventors: Jae Yoon Kim, Hyeong Kyu Lim, Jong Hyun Lee, Ji Seong Han
  • Patent number: 10971758
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrolyte additive comprising a salt of an anion with K+ or Na+, the anion being derived from a nitrogen atom-containing compound, and a lithium-containing compound for forming a coating film. In addition, the present invention provides a lithium salt, a non-aqueous organic solvent, and the electrolyte additive. The present invention relates to a lithium secondary battery which includes a cathode employing a cathode active material, an anode employing an anode active material, a separator interposed between the cathode and the anode, and the non-aqueous electrolyte.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Inventors: Jae Yoon Kim, Hyeong Kyu Lim, Jong Hyun Lee
  • Publication number: 20190207258
    Abstract: The present invention provides an electrolyte additive comprising a salt of an anion, derived from a nitrogen-atom-containing compound, with Cs+ or Rb+. Further, the present invention provides an electrolyte additive further comprising lithium difluoro bis(oxalato) phosphate. The present invention provides a non-aqueous electrolyte comprising a lithium salt, a non-aqueous organic solvent, and the electrolyte additive, and may provide a lithium secondary battery comprising: a cathode employing a cathode active material; an anode employing an anode active material; a separator interposed between the cathode and the anode; and the non-aqueous electrolyte.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2019
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: Jae Yoon KIM, Hyeong Kyu LIM, Jong Hyun LEE, Ji Seong HAN
  • Publication number: 20190198924
    Abstract: The present invention may provide an electrolyte additive comprising a lithium compound for film formation and a salt of an anion, derived from a nitrogen-atom-containing compound, with Cs+ or Rb+. The present invention also provides a non-aqueous electrolyte comprising a lithium salt, a non-aqueous organic solvent, and the electrolyte additive, wherein the electrolyte additive may further comprise lithium difluoro bis oxalato phosphate, and may provide a lithium secondary battery comprising: a cathode employing a cathode active material; an anode employing an anode active material; a separator interposed between the cathode and the anode; and the non-aqueous electrolyte. A secondary battery comprising the electrolyte additive according to the present invention may have improved high-temperature output characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2019
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: Jae Yoon KIM, Hyeong Kyu LIM, Jong Hyun LEE, Ji Seong HAN
  • Publication number: 20190089002
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrolyte additive comprising a salt of an anion with K+ or Na+, the anion being derived from a nitrogen atom-containing compound, and a lithium difluoro bis(oxalato)phosphate. In addition, the present invention provides a lithium salt, a non-aqueous organic solvent, and the electrolyte additive. The present invention relates to a lithium secondary battery which includes a cathode employing a cathode active material, an anode employing an anode active material, a separator interposed between the cathode and the anode, and the non-aqueous electrolyte.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Jae Yoon KIM, Hyeong Kyu LIM, Jong Hyun LEE
  • Publication number: 20190089001
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrolyte additive comprising a salt of an anion with K+ or Na+, the anion being derived from a nitrogen atom-containing compound, and a lithium-containing compound for forming a coating film. In addition, the present invention provides a lithium salt, a non-aqueous organic solvent, and the electrolyte additive. The present invention relates to a lithium secondary battery which includes a cathode employing a cathode active material, an anode employing an anode active material, a separator interposed between the cathode and the anode, and the non-aqueous electrolyte.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Jae Yoon KIM, Hyeong Kyu LIM, Jong Hyun LEE
  • Publication number: 20140141342
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrolyte for a lithium secondary battery and a lithium secondary battery including the same, wherein the electrolyte comprises an organic solvent and an electrolyte additive, represented by chemical formula 1 and mixed lithium salts in the organic solvent so that room and high temperature life-time properties of the battery can be improved. Said chemical 1 is defined in the specification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2012
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Inventors: Hyeong Kyu Lim, Hong Hie Lee, Eun Gi Shim, Jong Su Kim, Chang Sin Lee, Kyung Il Park, Hahn Mok Song
  • Publication number: 20120135314
    Abstract: Provided are an electrolyte additive represented by the following formula (1), an electrolyte solution containing the electrolyte additive, and a lithium secondary battery including the electrolyte solution: The electrolyte solution containing the electrolyte additive can enhance the normal-temperature and high-temperature lifetime characteristics of the battery to be equivalent or superior to the characteristics of conventional batteries, and can extend the service life of the battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: SOULBRAIN CO., LTD
    Inventors: Eun Gi SHIM, Ji Seong Han, Ji Young Choi, Soo Young Kim, Hyeong Kyu Lim