Patents by Inventor Sun Sik Shin
Sun Sik Shin 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: 8795897Abstract: Provided is a cathode active material containing a Ni-based lithium mixed transition metal oxide. More specifically, the cathode active material comprises the lithium mixed transition metal oxide having a composition represented by Formula I of LixMyO2 wherein M, x and y are as defined in the specification, which is prepared by a solid-state reaction of Li2CO3 with a mixed transition metal precursor under an oxygen-deficient atmosphere, and has a Li2CO3 content of less than 0.07% by weight of the cathode active material as determined by pH titration. The cathode active material in accordance with the present invention and substantially free of water-soluble bases such as lithium carbonates and lithium sulfates and therefore has excellent high-temperature and storage stabilities and a stable crystal structure.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2013Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.Inventors: Hong Kyu Park, Sun sik Shin, Sin young Park, Ho suk Shin, Jens M. Paulsen
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Patent number: 8784770Abstract: Provided is a lithium mixed transition metal oxide having a composition represented by Formula I of LixMyO2 (M, x and y are as defined in the specification) having mixed transition metal oxide layers (“MO layers”) comprising Ni ions and lithium ions, wherein lithium ions intercalate into and deintercalate from the MO layers and a portion of MO layer-derived Ni ions are inserted into intercalation/deintercalation layers of lithium ions (“reversible lithium layers”) thereby resulting in the interconnection between the MO layers. The lithium mixed transition metal oxide of the present invention has a stable layered structure and therefore exhibits improved stability of the crystal structure upon charge/discharge. In addition, a battery comprising such a cathode active material can exhibit a high capacity and a high cycle stability.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.Inventors: Hong Kyu Park, Sun sik Shin, Sin young Park, Ho suk Shin, Jens M. Paulsen
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Publication number: 20130334457Abstract: Provided is a method for preparing a lithium mixed transition metal oxide, comprising subjecting Li2CO3 and a mixed transition metal precursor to a solid-state reaction under an oxygen-deficient atmosphere with an oxygen concentration of 10 to 50% to thereby prepare a powdered lithium mixed transition metal oxide having a composition represented by Formula I of LixMyO2 wherein M, x and y are as defined in the specification. Therefore, since the high-Ni lithium mixed transition metal oxide having a given composition can be prepared by a simple solid-state reaction in air, using a raw material that is cheap and easy to handle, the present invention enables industrial-scale production of the lithium mixed transition metal oxide with significantly decreased production costs and high production efficiency.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: LG CHEM, LTD.Inventors: Hong Kyu Park, Sun sik Shin, Sin young Park, Ho suk Shin, Jens M. Paulsen
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Publication number: 20130248758Abstract: Provided is a cathode active material containing a Ni-based lithium mixed transition metal oxide. More specifically, the cathode active material comprises the lithium mixed transition metal oxide having a composition represented by Formula I of LixMyO2 wherein M, x and y are as defined in the specification, which is prepared by a solid-state reaction of Li2CO3 with a mixed transition metal precursor under an oxygen-deficient atmosphere, and has a Li2CO3 content of less than 0.07% by weight of the cathode active material as determined by pH titration. The cathode active material in accordance with the present invention and substantially free of water-soluble bases such as lithium carbonates and lithium sulfates and therefore has excellent high-temperature and storage stabilities and a stable crystal structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: LG CHEM, LTD.Inventors: Hong Kyu Park, Sun Sik Shin, Sin Young Park, Ho Suk Shin, Jens M. Paulsen
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Patent number: 8540961Abstract: Provided is a method for preparing a lithium mixed transition metal oxide, comprising subjecting Li2CO3 and a mixed transition metal precursor to a solid-state reaction under an oxygen-deficient atmosphere with an oxygen concentration of 10 to 50% to thereby prepare a powdered lithium mixed transition metal oxide having a composition represented by Formula I of LixMyO2 wherein M, x and y are as defined in the specification. Therefore, since the high-Ni lithium mixed transition metal oxide having a given composition can be prepared by a simple solid-state reaction in air, using a raw material that is cheap and easy to handle, the present invention enables industrial-scale production of the lithium mixed transition metal oxide with significantly decreased production costs and high production efficiency.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2010Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.Inventors: Hong-Kyu Park, Sun Sik Shin, Sin Young Park, Ho Suk Shin, Jens M. Paulsen
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Patent number: 8450013Abstract: Provided is a cathode active material containing a Ni-based lithium mixed transition metal oxide. More specifically, the cathode active material comprises the lithium mixed transition metal oxide having a composition represented by Formula I of LixMyO2 wherein M, x and y are as defined in the specification, which is prepared by a solid-state reaction of Li2CO3 with a mixed transition metal precursor under an oxygen-deficient atmosphere, and has a Li2CO3 content of less than 0.07% by weight of the cathode active material as determined by pH titration. The cathode active material in accordance with the present invention and substantially free of water-soluble bases such as lithium carbonates and lithium sulfates and therefore has excellent high-temperature and storage stabilities and a stable crystal structure.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2010Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.Inventors: Hong-Kyu Park, Sun sik Shin, Sin young Park, Ho suk Shin, Jens M. Paulsen
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Patent number: 8426066Abstract: Provided is a lithium mixed transition metal oxide having a composition represented by Formula I of LixMyO2 (M, x and y are as defined in the specification)having mixed transition metal oxide layers (“MO layers”) comprising Ni ions and lithium ions, wherein lithium ions intercalate into and deintercalate from the MO layers and a portion of MO layer-derived Ni ions are inserted into intercalation/deintercalation layers of lithium ions (“reversible lithium layers”) thereby resulting in the interconnection between the MO layers. The lithium mixed transition metal oxide of the present invention has a stable layered structure and therefore exhibits improved stability of the crystal structure upon charge/discharge. In addition, a battery comprising such a cathode active material can exhibit a high capacity and a high cycle stability.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2010Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.Inventors: Hong-Kyu Park, Sun sik Shin, Sin young Park, Ho suk Shin, Jens M. Paulsen
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Publication number: 20110309290Abstract: The present invention provides a LiCoO2-containing powder comprising LiCoO2 having a stoichiometric composition via heat treatment of a lithium cobalt oxide and a lithium buffer material to make equilibrium of a lithium chemical potential therebetween; a lithium buffer material which acts as a Li acceptor or a Li donor to remove or supplement Li-excess or Li-deficiency, coexisting with a stoichiometric lithium metal oxide; and a method for preparing a LiCoO2-containing powder. Further, provided is an electrode comprising the above-mentioned LiCoO2-containing powder as an active material, and a rechargeable battery comprising the same electrode. The present invention enables production of a LiCoO2 electrode active material which has improved high-temperature storage properties and high-voltage cycling properties, and is robust in composition fluctuation in the production process.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2010Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: LG CHEM, LTD.Inventors: Jens M. Paulsen, Sun Sik SHIN, Hong-Kyu PARK
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Publication number: 20110117662Abstract: Provided is a cathode active material containing a Ni-based lithium mixed transition metal oxide. More specifically, the cathode active material comprises the lithium mixed transition metal oxide having a composition represented by Formula I of LixMyO2 wherein M, x and y are as defined in the specification, which is prepared by a solid-state reaction of Li2CO3 with a mixed transition metal precursor under an oxygen-deficient atmosphere, and has a Li2CO3 content of less than 0.07% by weight of the cathode active material as determined by pH titration. The cathode active material in accordance with the present invention and substantially free of water-soluble bases such as lithium carbonates and lithium sulfates and therefore has excellent high-temperature and storage stabilities and a stable crystal structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2010Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicant: LG CHEM, LTD.Inventors: Hong-Kyu Park, Sun Sik Shin, Sin Young Park, Ho Suk Shin, Jens M. Paulsen
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Publication number: 20110114873Abstract: Provided is a lithium mixed transition metal oxide having a composition represented by Formula I of LixMyO2 (M, x and y are as defined in the specification)having mixed transition metal oxide layers (“MO layers”) comprising Ni ions and lithium ions, wherein lithium ions intercalate into and deintercalate from the MO layers and a portion of MO layer-derived Ni ions are inserted into intercalation/deintercalation layers of lithium ions (“reversible lithium layers”) thereby resulting in the interconnection between the MO layers. The lithium mixed transition metal oxide of the present invention has a stable layered structure and therefore exhibits improved stability of the crystal structure upon charge/discharge. In addition, a battery comprising such a cathode active material can exhibit a high capacity and a high cycle stability.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2010Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicant: LG CHEM, LTD.Inventors: Hong-Kyu Park, Sun Sik Shin, Sin Young Park, Ho Suk Shin, Jens M. Paulsen
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Publication number: 20110114874Abstract: Provided is a method for preparing a lithium mixed transition metal oxide, comprising subjecting Li2CO3 and a mixed transition metal precursor to a solid-state reaction under an oxygen-deficient atmosphere with an oxygen concentration of 10 to 50% to thereby prepare a powdered lithium mixed transition metal oxide having a composition represented by Formula I of LixMyO2 wherein M, x and y are as defined in the specification. Therefore, since the high-Ni lithium mixed transition metal oxide having a given composition can be prepared by a simple solid-state reaction in air, using a raw material that is cheap and easy to handle, the present invention enables industrial-scale production of the lithium mixed transition metal oxide with significantly decreased production costs and high production efficiency.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2010Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicant: LG CHEM, LTD.Inventors: Hong-Kyu Park, Sun Sik Shin, Sin Young Park, Ho Suk Shin, Jens M. Paulsen
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Patent number: 7927747Abstract: Disclosed is an electrolyte for batteries, comprising: (a) an electrolyte salt; (b) an organic solvent; (c) a first compound having an oxidation initiation voltage (vs. Li/Li+) higher than the operating voltage of a cathode; and (d) a second reversible compound having an oxidation initiation voltage higher than the operating voltage of the cathode, but lower than the oxidation initiation voltage of the first compound. Also disclosed is a lithium secondary battery comprising said electrolyte. In the lithium secondary battery, two compounds having different safety improvement actions at a voltage higher than the operating voltage of the cathode are used in combination as electrolyte components. Thus, the safety of the secondary battery in an overcharged state can be ensured, and at the same time, the deterioration of the battery can be prevented from occurring when it is repeatedly cycled, continuously charged and stored at high temperature for a long time.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2007Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.Inventors: Ho Chun Lee, Sun Sik Shin, Hong Kyu Park, Joo Mi Jeon, Jeong Ju Cho
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Patent number: 7883644Abstract: A LiCoO2-containing powder. and a method for preparing a LiCoO2-containing powder, includes LiCoO2 having a stoichiometric composition via heat treatment of a lithium cobalt oxide and a lithium buffer material to make an equilibrium of a lithium chemical potential therebetween; the lithium buffer material which acts as a Li acceptor or a Li donor to remove or supplement a Li-excess or a Li-deficiency, the lithium buffer material coexisting with the stoichiometric lithium metal oxide. Also an electrode includes the LiCoO2-containing powder as an active material, and a rechargeable battery includes the electrode.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2007Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.Inventors: Jens M. Paulsen, Sun Sik Shin, Hong-Kyu Park
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Patent number: 7799470Abstract: Disclosed are nonaqueous electrolyte additives, which can improve the safety of a battery upon overcharge of the battery without reducing the performance of the battery, as well as a nonaqueous electrolyte comprising the additives, and a lithium secondary battery comprising the nonaqueous electrolyte. More particularly, disclosed are a nonaqueous electrolyte comprising both fluorobiphenyl and fluorotoluene as additives, and a lithium secondary battery comprising the nonaqueous electrolyte.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2007Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.Inventors: Jeong Ju Cho, Sun Sik Shin, Hyang Mok Lee, Kyong Won Kang, Eun Ju Kang, Min Chul Jang, Soo Hyun Ha
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Patent number: 7629073Abstract: Disclosed are a safety element for a battery, which is provided with material having a Metal-Insulator Transition (MIT) characteristic where resistance abruptly drops at or above a certain temperature, and a battery with such a safety element. This battery with an MIT safety element is turned into a stable discharged state when it is exposed to an elevated temperature or a battery temperature rises due to external impact, so that it can ensure its safety.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2005Date of Patent: December 8, 2009Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.Inventors: Jeong Ju Cho, Jae Hyun Lee, Sung Kyun Chang, Min Chul Jang, Sun Sik Shin, Eui Yong Bang, Joon Hwan Lee, Soo Hyun Ha
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Publication number: 20080032196Abstract: Provided is a method for preparing a lithium mixed transition metal oxide, comprising subjecting Li2CO3 and a mixed transition metal precursor to a solid-state reaction under an oxygen-deficient atmosphere with an oxygen concentration of 10 to 50% to thereby prepare a powdered lithium mixed transition metal oxide having a composition represented by Formula I of LixMyO2 wherein M, x and y are as defined in the specification. Therefore, since the high-Ni lithium mixed transition metal oxide having a given composition can be prepared by a simple solid-state reaction in air, using a raw material that is cheap and easy to handle, the present invention enables industrial-scale production of the lithium mixed transition metal oxide with significantly decreased production costs and high production efficiency.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2007Publication date: February 7, 2008Applicant: LG CHEM, LTD.Inventors: Hong-Kyu PARK, Sun sik SHIN, Sin young PARK, Ho suk SHIN, Jens PAULSEN
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Publication number: 20070292761Abstract: Provided is a lithium mixed transition metal oxide having a composition represented by Formula I of LixMyO2 (M, x and y are as defined in the specification) having mixed transition metal oxide layers (“MO layers”) comprising Ni ions and lithium ions, wherein lithium ions intercalate into and deintercalate from the MO layers and a portion of MO layer-derived Ni ions are inserted into intercalation/deintercalation layers of lithium ions (“reversible lithium layers”) thereby resulting in the interconnection between the MO layers. The lithium mixed transition metal oxide of the present invention has a stable layered structure and therefore exhibits improved stability of the crystal structure upon charge/discharge. In addition, a battery comprising such a cathode active material can exhibit a high capacity and a high cycle stability.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2007Publication date: December 20, 2007Applicant: LG CHEM, LTD.Inventors: Hong-Kyu PARK, Sun sik SHIN, Sin young PARK, Ho suk SHIN, Jens M. PAULSEN
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Publication number: 20070218363Abstract: The present invention provides a LiCoO2-containing powder comprising LiCoO2 having a stoichiometric composition via heat treatment of a lithium cobalt oxide and a lithium buffer material to make equilibrium of a lithium chemical potential therebetween: a lithium buffer material which acts as a Li acceptor or a Li donor to remove or supplement Li-excess or Li-deficiency, coexisting with a stoichiometric lithium metal oxide; and a method for preparing a LiCoO2-containing powder. Further, provided is an electrode comprising the above-mentioned LiCoO2-containing powder as an active material, and a rechargeable battery comprising the same electrode. The present invention enables production of a LiCoO2 electrode active material which has improved high-temperature storage properties and high-voltage cycling properties, and is robust in composition fluctuation in the production process.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2007Publication date: September 20, 2007Applicant: LG CHEM, LTD.Inventors: Jens M. Paulsen, Sun Sik Shin, Hong-Kyu Park
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Publication number: 20070172729Abstract: Disclosed are nonaqueous electrolyte additives, which can improve the safety of a battery upon overcharge of the battery without reducing the performance of the battery, as well as a nonaqueous electrolyte comprising the additives, and a lithium secondary battery comprising the nonaqueous electrolyte. More particularly, disclosed are a nonaqueous electrolyte comprising both fluorobiphenyl and fluorotoluene as additives, and a lithium secondary battery comprising the nonaqueous electrolyte.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2007Publication date: July 26, 2007Applicant: LG CHEM, LTD.Inventors: Jeong Ju CHO, Sun Sik SHIN, Hyang Mok LEE, Kyong Won KANG, Eun Ju KANG, Min Chul JANG, Soo Hyun HA
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Publication number: 20070166609Abstract: Disclosed is an electrolyte for batteries, comprising: (a) an electrolyte salt; (b) an organic solvent; (c) a first compound having an oxidation initiation voltage (vs. Li/Li+) higher than the operating voltage of a cathode; and (d) a second reversible compound having an oxidation initiation voltage higher than the operating voltage of the cathode, but lower than the oxidation initiation voltage of the first compound. Also disclosed is a lithium secondary battery comprising said electrolyte. In the lithium secondary battery, two compounds having different safety improvement actions at a voltage higher than the operating voltage of the cathode are used in combination as electrolyte components. Thus, the safety of the secondary battery in an overcharged state can be ensured, and at the same time, the deterioration of the battery can be prevented from occurring when it is repeatedly cycled, continuously charged and stored at high temperature for a long time.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2007Publication date: July 19, 2007Applicant: LG CHEM, LTD.Inventors: Ho Chun LEE, Sun Sik SHIN, Hong Kyu PARK, Joo Mi JEON, Jeong Ju CHO