Abstract: The power storage device according to the present disclosure includes a battery stack and a deformation detection sensor for detecting a deformation amount of the battery stack, and an average expansion rate of the battery stack in a range of 80 to 100% of charge is 2.8 times or more of an average expansion rate of the battery stack in a range of 0 to 80% of charge rate.

Abstract: The all-solid-state battery includes a positive electrode layer, a separator layer, and a negative electrode layer. The separator layer includes a sulfide solid electrolyte. In a cross section parallel to the thickness direction of the separator layer, a line analysis is performed by SEM-EDX to measure an atom concentration of sulfur and an atom concentration of iodine on a straight line extending from the negative electrode layer to the positive electrode layer in parallel to the thickness direction. A regression line is derived from the results of the line analysis, and the regression line has a slope of 0.019 to 0.036. The independent variable of the regression line is a position in the thickness direction of the separator layer. The dependent variable of the regression line is a ratio of the atom concentration of iodine to the atom concentration of sulfur.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a sulfide-based solid electrolyte with a balance between the ion conductivity of the sulfide-based solid electrolyte and the heat generation amount of an electrode layer containing the sulfide-based solid electrolyte during an electrode reaction. Disclosed is a method for producing a sulfide-based solid electrolyte comprising a sulfide glass-based material that contains at least one lithium halide compound selected from the group consisting of LiI, LiBr and LiCl, the method comprising immersing the sulfide glass-based material, which is at least one sulfide glass-based material selected from the group consisting of a sulfide glass and a glass ceramic, in an organic solvent having a solubility parameter of 7.0 or more and 8.8 or less, for 1 hour to 100 hours.

Abstract: A binder composition includes a dispersion medium and a group of binder particles. The group of binder particles is dispersed in the dispersion medium. The group of binder particles include a polymer material. The polymer material includes a constitutional unit originated from vinylidene difluoride. The group of binder particles has a number-based particle size distribution. The particle size distribution satisfies the following conditions: “0.19?X?0.26”, “0.69?Y?0.76”, and “0?Z?0.05”. Here, “X” represents a frequency of particles each having a particle size of less than or equal to 40 ?m. “Y” indicates a frequency of particles each having a particle size of more than 40 ?m and less than or equal to 110 ?m. “Z” indicates a frequency of particles each having a particle size of more than 110 ?m and less than or equal to 250 ?m.

Abstract: The all-solid-state battery includes a positive electrode layer, a separator layer, and a negative electrode layer. The separator layer includes a sulfide solid electrolyte. In a cross section parallel to the thickness direction of the separator layer, a line analysis is performed by SEM-EDX to measure an atom concentration of sulfur and an atom concentration of iodine on a straight line extending from the negative electrode layer to the positive electrode layer in parallel to the thickness direction. A regression line is derived from the results of the line analysis, and the regression line has a slope of 0.019 to 0.036. The independent variable of the regression line is a position in the thickness direction of the separator layer. The dependent variable of the regression line is a ratio of the atom concentration of iodine to the atom concentration of sulfur.

Abstract: The all-solid-state battery includes a positive electrode layer, a separator layer, and a negative electrode layer. The separator layer includes a sulfide solid electrolyte. In a cross section parallel to the thickness direction of the separator layer, a line analysis is performed by SEM-EDX to measure an atom concentration of sulfur and an atom concentration of iodine on a straight line extending from the negative electrode layer to the positive electrode layer in parallel to the thickness direction. A regression line is derived from the results of the line analysis, and the regression line has a slope of 0.019 to 0.036. The independent variable of the regression line is a position in the thickness direction of the separator layer. The dependent variable of the regression line is a ratio of the atom concentration of iodine to the atom concentration of sulfur.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a sulfide-based solid electrolyte with a balance between the ion conductivity of the sulfide-based solid electrolyte and the heat generation amount of an electrode layer containing the sulfide-based solid electrolyte during an electrode reaction. Disclosed is a method for producing a sulfide-based solid electrolyte comprising a sulfide glass-based material that contains at least one lithium halide compound selected from the group consisting of LiI, LiBr and LiCl, the method comprising immersing the sulfide glass-based material, which is at least one sulfide glass-based material selected from the group consisting of a sulfide glass and a glass ceramic, in an organic solvent having a solubility parameter of 7.0 or more and 8.8 or less, for 1 hour to 100 hours.

Abstract: A control device for a vehicle lamp controls an adjustment of an optical axis angle of a vehicle lamp provided with a vibration generating source that vibrates at a first frequency, and the control device includes an acceleration sensor provided in the vehicle lamp and configured to sample an acceleration at a second frequency that is a non-integral multiple of the first frequency, a receiving unit that receives a signal indicating an output value from the acceleration sensor, and a controlling unit that executes control of adjusting the optical axis angle of the vehicle lamp on the basis of the output value from the acceleration sensor.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a sulfide-based solid electrolyte with a balance between the ion conductivity of the sulfide-based solid electrolyte and the heat generation amount of an electrode layer containing the sulfide-based solid electrolyte during an electrode reaction. Disclosed is a method for producing a sulfide-based solid electrolyte comprising a sulfide glass-based material that contains at least one lithium halide compound selected from the group consisting of LiI, LiBr and LiCl, the method comprising immersing the sulfide glass-based material, which is at least one sulfide glass-based material selected from the group consisting of a sulfide glass and a glass ceramic, in an organic solvent having a solubility parameter of 7.0 or more and 8.8 or less, for 1 hour to 100 hours.

Abstract: A slurry is prepared by mixing a solid electrolyte material, an electrode active material, and a dispersion medium. The eluted amount of a halogen element in the dispersion medium in the slurry is measured. When the eluted amount is within a reference range, the slurry is rated as a good slurry. An electrode is produced by applying the good slurry to a surface of a base material and drying.

Abstract: The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery disclosed herein includes an electrode assembly including a positive electrode and a negative electrode, and a nonaqueous electrolyte. The positive electrode includes a positive electrode current collector and a positive electrode active material layer formed on the positive electrode current collector. The positive electrode active material layer has an average film thickness of 100 ?m or more. The positive electrode active material layer includes a positive electrode active material having a mean particle diameter of 10 ?m or less, and, as an electroconductive material, carbon nanotubes and another electroconductive carbon material. The carbon nanotubes have an average length of 1 ?m or more to 2 ?m or less, and an average diameter of 10 nm or less. In a cross-sectional electron microscope image of the positive electrode active material layer, the electroconductive material is dispersed.

Abstract: A lithium ion secondary battery includes a housing, an electrode assembly, an electrolyte solution, and a porous member. The electrode assembly, the electrolyte solution, and the porous member are accommodated in the housing. The electrode assembly includes a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a separator. The positive electrode and the negative electrode are stacked with the separator being interposed. The positive electrode, the negative electrode, and the separator are stacked in a vertical direction at the time of setting of the lithium ion secondary battery. The porous member is in contact with at least a part of a side surface of the electrode assembly. The porous member holds the electrolyte solution. The porous member is smaller in average pore diameter than each of the positive electrode and the negative electrode.

Abstract: A particle having a core of elemental chalcogen elements, such as sulfur, selenium and tellurium, and a coating of at least one polymeric layer on the core. A functionalized conductive carbon material is dispersed in the core. A cathode containing the particles and a battery constructed with the cathode are also provided.

Abstract: A control device for a vehicle lamp controls an adjustment of an optical axis angle of a vehicle lamp provided with a vibration generating source that vibrates at a first frequency, and the control device includes an acceleration sensor provided in the vehicle lamp and configured to sample an acceleration at a second frequency that is a non-integral multiple of the first frequency, a receiving unit that receives a signal indicating an output value from the acceleration sensor, and a controlling unit that executes control of adjusting the optical axis angle of the vehicle lamp on the basis of the output value from the acceleration sensor.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a sulfide-based solid electrolyte with a balance between the ion conductivity of the sulfide-based solid electrolyte and the heat generation amount of an electrode layer containing the sulfide-based solid electrolyte during an electrode reaction. Disclosed is a method for producing a sulfide-based solid electrolyte comprising a sulfide glass-based material that contains at least one lithium halide compound selected from the group consisting of LiI, LiBr and LiCl, the method comprising immersing the sulfide glass-based material, which is at least one sulfide glass-based material selected from the group consisting of a sulfide glass and a glass ceramic, in an organic solvent having a solubility parameter of 7.0 or more and 8.8 or less, for 1 hour to 100 hours.

Abstract: Provided is a sulfide all-solid-state battery configured to suppress hydrogen sulfide generation and decrease battery resistance, wherein the sulfide all-solid-state battery comprises a cathode comprising a cathode layer, an anode comprising an anode layer, and a solid electrolyte layer disposed between the cathode layer and the anode layer; wherein the sulfide all-solid-state battery comprises a composite electroconductive material containing a porous electroconductive material and a basic material; wherein the basic material is contained in pores of the porous electroconductive material; and wherein the composite electroconductive material is contained in at least one of the cathode layer and the anode layer.

Abstract: A binder composition includes a dispersion medium and a group of binder particles. The group of binder particles is dispersed in the dispersion medium. The group of binder particles include a polymer material. The polymer material includes a constitutional unit originated from vinylidene difluoride. The group of binder particles has a number-based particle size distribution. The particle size distribution satisfies the following conditions: “0.19?X?0.26”, “0.69?Y?0.76”, and “0?Z?0.05”. Here, “X” represents a frequency of particles each having a particle size of less than or equal to 40 ?m. “Y” indicates a frequency of particles each having a particle size of more than 40 ?m and less than or equal to 110 ?m. “Z” indicates a frequency of particles each having a particle size of more than 110 ?m and less than or equal to 250 ?m.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a sulfide-based solid electrolyte with a balance between the ion conductivity of the sulfide-based solid electrolyte and the heat generation amount of an electrode layer containing the sulfide-based solid electrolyte during an electrode reaction. Disclosed is a method for producing a sulfide-based solid electrolyte comprising a sulfide glass-based material that contains at least one lithium halide compound selected from the group consisting of LiI, LiBr and LiCl, the method comprising immersing the sulfide glass-based material, which is at least one sulfide glass-based material selected from the group consisting of a sulfide glass and a glass ceramic, in an organic solvent having a solubility parameter of 7.0 or more and 8.8 or less, for 1 hour to 100 hours.

Abstract: The all-solid-state battery includes a positive electrode layer, a separator layer, and a negative electrode layer. The separator layer includes a sulfide solid electrolyte. In a cross section parallel to the thickness direction of the separator layer, a line analysis is performed by SEM-EDX to measure an atom concentration of sulfur and an atom concentration of iodine on a straight line extending from the negative electrode layer to the positive electrode layer in parallel to the thickness direction. A regression line is derived from the results of the line analysis, and the regression line has a slope of 0.019 to 0.036. The independent variable of the regression line is a position in the thickness direction of the separator layer. The dependent variable of the regression line is a ratio of the atom concentration of iodine to the atom concentration of sulfur.

Abstract: Provided is a sulfide-based solid electrolyte with high lithium ion conductivity. The sulfide-based solid electrolyte may be a sulfide-based solid electrolyte, wherein the sulfide-based solid electrolyte comprises a lithium (Li) element, a phosphorus (P) element, a sulfur (S) element and a halogen element, and it has a LGPS-type crystal structure, and wherein a ratio (P4d/P2b) between a proportion (P4d) of an area of a peak assigned to phosphorus atoms occupying 4d sites in the crystal structure and a proportion (P2b) of an area of a peak assigned to phosphorus atoms occupying 2b sites in the crystal structure, both of which are peaks observed in a 31P-MAS-NMR spectrum of the sulfide-based solid electrolyte, is 1.77 or more and 2.14 or less.