Patents by Inventor Jin Kwan Choi
Jin Kwan Choi 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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SPENT SECONDARY BATTERY CATHODE REGENERATION SOLUTION AND CATHODE REGENERATION METHOD USING THE SAME
Publication number: 20240421372Abstract: Provided are a regeneration solution of a spent secondary battery cathode material, the regeneration solution including p-type redox molecules, a solvent, and a lithium salt, in which the p-type redox molecules have a reduction potential that is higher than or equal to 1.55 volt (V) and lower than or equal to 3.7 V with respect to a reduction potential (vs Li/Li+) of lithium, a method of regenerating a cathode material and a regenerated cathode material using this, and a method of recycling the regeneration solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2024Publication date: December 19, 2024Inventors: Min Ah LEE, Ji Hyun HONG, Hun Gi JUNG, Jin Kwan CHOI, Kyung Yoon CHUNG, Ui Chan HWANG -
Patent number: 11905302Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a prelithiation solution and a method for preparing a prelithiated anode using the same. The prelithiation solution and the method for preparing a prelithiated anode using the same according to the present disclosure allow uniform intercalation of lithium ions throughout the anode chemically in a solution via a simple process of immersing the anode in a prelithiation solution having a sufficiently low redox potential as compared to an anode active material. A prelithiated anode prepared by this method has an ideal initial coulombic efficiency and a lithium secondary battery with a high energy density can be prepared based thereon. In addition, the prepared anode is advantageously applicable to large-scale production due to superior stability even in dry air.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2020Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: Korea Institute of Science and TechnologyInventors: Minah Lee, Jihyun Hong, Kyung Yoon Chung, Jin-Yoo Suh, Sang Ok Kim, Hyungseok Kim, Inyeong Kang, Ju Young Jang, Jin Kwan Choi
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Publication number: 20230178709Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a delithiation solution and a method for forming an anode active material or an anode using the same. By chemically extracting reactive lithium from a high-capacity anode active material or anode, which has high initial coulombic efficiency due to high lithium content but exhibits decreased stability in dry air or in a solvent for preparation of a slurry, stability can be improve and initial coulombic efficiency can be maintained high. In addition, the method for forming an anode active material or an anode according to the present disclosure can greatly reduce the cost and time required for delivery after production of a lithium-ion battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2022Publication date: June 8, 2023Applicant: KOREA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYInventors: Minah LEE, Jihyun HONG, Hun-Gi JUNG, Jin Kwan CHOI
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Publication number: 20230178793Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an electrolyte operable in wide temperature ranges and a lithium battery including the same. By dissolving two or more lithium salts in a mixture solvent including three or more different acyclic alkyl carbonate compounds, reactivity with lithium metal and freezing point are decreased at the same time and, therefore, the lifetime characteristics and electrochemical performance of a lithium-ion battery, a lithium-metal battery, or a lithium-ion capacitor using the same are improved significantly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2022Publication date: June 8, 2023Applicant: KOREA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYInventors: Jihyun HONG, Minah LEE, Jin Kwan CHOI, Jina LEE
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Publication number: 20220102721Abstract: The present disclosure provides a prelithiation solution for a graphite or graphite/silicon composite anode, which includes: (a) a cyclic or linear ether-based solvent; and (b) an aromatic hydrocarbon-lithium complex, and has a reduction potential of 0.25 V (vs Li/Li+) or lower. According to the present disclosure, lithium ions can be chemically intercalated uniformly throughout a graphite or graphite composite anode in solution phase and a high level of prelithiation may be achieved. In addition, an anode having an initial coulombic efficiency close to 100% may be provided by prelithiating a graphite or graphite composite anode using the prelithiation solution and a commercially applicable lithium secondary battery exhibiting high energy density may be provided based thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2021Publication date: March 31, 2022Applicant: KOREA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYInventors: Minah LEE, Jihyun HONG, Kyung Yoon CHUNG, Jin Kwan CHOI, Ju Young JANG
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Publication number: 20210347787Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a prelithiation solution and a method for preparing a prelithiated anode using the same. The prelithiation solution and the method for preparing a prelithiated anode using the same according to the present disclosure allow uniform intercalation of lithium ions throughout the anode chemically in a solution via a simple process of immersing the anode in a prelithiation solution having a sufficiently low redox potential as compared to an anode active material. A prelithiated anode prepared by this method has an ideal initial coulombic efficiency and a lithium secondary battery with a high energy density can be prepared based thereon. In addition, the prepared anode is advantageously applicable to large-scale production due to superior stability even in dry air.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2020Publication date: November 11, 2021Applicant: KOREA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYInventors: Minah LEE, Jihyun HONG, Kyung Yoon CHUNG, Jin-Yoo SUH, Sang Ok KIM, Hyungseok KIM, Inyeong KANG, Ju Young JANG, Jin Kwan CHOI
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Patent number: 7184265Abstract: A cooling system for a portable computer can include a frame having a heat-source connecting unit in its one side and having a fan housing unit in its other side. A dissipating unit on one side of the fan housing unit performs heat exchange and a dissipating fan forms an air stream that can pass through the dissipating unit. A plate-shaped cooling unit coupled to one side of the frame can deliver heat from the heat-source connecting unit to the dissipating unit. The cooling unit can include a micro cooling unit that performs heat exchange using a cooling cycle through phase change or a plate-heat pipe filled with liquid. According to embodiments of the present invention, a thickness of the cooling system can be reduced and cooling capability efficiency can be increased.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2004Date of Patent: February 27, 2007Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Ye-Yong Kim, Harrison Ford Lee, Jin-Kwan Choi
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Publication number: 20040240178Abstract: A cooling system for a portable computer can include a frame having a heat-source connecting unit in its one side and having a fan housing unit in its other side. A dissipating unit on one side of the fan housing unit performs heat exchange and a dissipating fan forms an air stream that can pass through the dissipating unit. A plate-shaped cooling unit coupled to one side of the frame can deliver heat from the heat-source connecting unit to the dissipating unit. The cooling unit can include a micro cooling unit that performs heat exchange using a cooling cycle through phase change or a plate-heat pipe filled with liquid. According to embodiments of the present invention, a thickness of the cooling system can be reduced and cooling capability efficiency can be increased.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2004Publication date: December 2, 2004Applicant: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Ye-Yong Kim, Harrison Ford Lee, Jin-Kwan Choi
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Patent number: 6494593Abstract: A foldable case having a back light is disclosed that a specific printed or injection-molded mark and a logo are emitted on a foldable case with which a liquid crystal display unit is integrally formed. The ON/OFF state of a power source of a liquid crystal display unit can be easily recognized even in a state that a foldable case is closed, and a specific mark or logo printed or injection-molded on an outer surface of the foldable case integrally formed with the liquid crystal display has a back light, so that divers desires of users can be satisfied as well as providing an elegant appearance.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2001Date of Patent: December 17, 2002Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Myung Sup An, Jin Kwan Choi
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Publication number: 20010009509Abstract: A foldable case having a back light is disclosed that a specific printed or injection-molded mark and a logo are emitted on a foldable case with which a liquid crystal display unit is integrally formed. The ON/OFF state of a power source of a liquid crystal display unit can be easily recognized even in a state that a foldable case is closed, and a specific mark or logo printed or injection-molded on an outer surface of the foldable case integrally formed with the liquid crystal display has a back light, so that divers desires of users can be satisfied as well as providing an elegant appearance.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2001Publication date: July 26, 2001Inventors: Myung Sup An, Jin Kwan Choi