Abstract: A shift register is implemented that can increase the reliability of long-term operation regarding the driving of gate bus lines over a conventional configuration. The shift register is allowed to operate by clock signals of eight or more phases with an on-duty of less than ½. A stabilization node control portion brings a stabilization node (NB) to an on level for a period less than 50 percent of a normal operation period, based on two or more clock signals among the clock signals of eight or more phases, the stabilization node (NB) being connected to a gate terminal of a thin film transistor that contributes to the drawing of a potential of an output control node (NA) to a VSS potential.

Abstract: An output control node stabilization portion includes a thin film transistor having a gate terminal to which is provided a fourth clock that changes to an on level at timing at which a scanning signal outputted from a previous stage is to change from an off level to an on level, a drain terminal connected to an output control node, and a source terminal to which the scanning signal outputted from the previous stage is provided; and a thin film transistor having a gate terminal to which is provided a third clock that changes to an on level at timing at which a scanning signal outputted from a subsequent stage is to change from an off level to an on level, a drain terminal connected to the output control node, and a source terminal to which the scanning signal outputted from the subsequent stage is provided.

Abstract: A shift register is implemented that can increase the reliability of long-term operation regarding the driving of gate bus lines over a conventional configuration. The shift register is allowed to operate by clock signals of eight or more phases with an on-duty of less than ½. A stabilization node control portion brings a stabilization node (NB) to an on level for a period less than 50 percent of a normal operation period, based on two or more clock signals among the clock signals of eight or more phases, the stabilization node (NB) being connected to a gate terminal of a thin film transistor that contributes to the drawing of a potential of an output control node (NA) to a VSS potential.

Abstract: An output control node stabilization portion includes a thin film transistor having a gate terminal to which is provided a fourth clock that changes to an on level at timing at which a scanning signal outputted from a previous stage is to change from an off level to an on level, a drain terminal connected to an output control node, and a source terminal to which the scanning signal outputted from the previous stage is provided; and a thin film transistor having a gate terminal to which is provided a third clock that changes to an on level at timing at which a scanning signal outputted from a subsequent stage is to change from an off level to an on level, a drain terminal connected to the output control node, and a source terminal to which the scanning signal outputted from the subsequent stage is provided.

Abstract: A cathode active material of the present invention is a cathode active material having a composition represented by General Formula (1) below, LiFe1?xMxP1?ySiyO4??(1), where: an average valence of Fe is +2 or more; M is an element having a valence of +2 or more and is at least one type of element selected from the group consisting of Zr, Sn, Y, and Al; the valence of M is different from the average valence of Fe; 0<x?0.5; and y=x×({valence of M}?2)+(1?x)×({average valence of Fe}?2). This provides a cathode active material that not only excels in terms of safety and cost but also can provide a long-life battery.

Abstract: A positive electrode active substance including a lithium-containing metal oxide represented by the following general formula (1): LiFe1-xMxP1-ySiyO4??(1) wherein M represents an element selected from Sn, Zr, Y, and Al; 0<x<1; and 0<y<1, wherein the lithium-containing metal oxide has a lattice constant and a half value width of a diffraction peak of a (011) plane.

Abstract: A cathode active material of the present invention is a cathode active material having a composition represented by General Formula (1) below, LiFe1-xMxP1-ySiyO4??(1), where: an average valence of Fe is +2 or more; M is an element having a valence of +2 or more and is at least one type of element selected from the group consisting of Zr, Sn, Y, and Al; the valence of M is different from the average valence of Fe; 0<x?0.5; and y=x×({valence of M}?2)+(1?x)×({average valence of Fe}?2). This provides a cathode active material that not only excels in terms of safety and cost but also can provide a long-life battery.

Abstract: A cathode active material of the present invention is a cathode active material having a composition represented by General Formula (1) below, LiFe1?xMxP1?ySiyO4??(1), where: an average valence of Fe is +2 or more; M is an element having a valence of +2 or more and is at least one type of element selected from the group consisting of Zr, Sn, Y, and Al; the valence of M is different from the average valence of Fe; 0<x?0.5; and y=x×({valence of M}?2)+(1?x)×({average valence of Fe}?2). This provides a cathode active material that not only excels in terms of safety and cost but also can provide a long-life battery.

Abstract: Provided is a positive electrode active material giving nonaqueous-electrolyte secondary batteries superior in cycle characteristics. The positive electrode active material according to the present invention includes a lithium-containing composite metal oxide having the composition represented by the following General Formula (1): LizFe1-xMxP1-ySiyO4??(1) (wherein M is at least one metal element selected from Zr, Sn, Y, and Al, 0.05<x<1, and 0.05<y<1), characterized in that: the positive electrode active material is in the single crystalline phase of the lithium-containing composite oxide represented by General Formula (1) when 1>z>0.9 to 0.75 or 0.25 to 0.1>z>0; the positive electrode active material has two crystalline phases of the lithium-containing composite oxides represented by the following General Formulae (2) and (3) when 0.9 to 0.75>z>0.25 to 0.1: LiaFe1-xMxP1-ySiyO4??(2) (wherein 0.75 to 0.9?a?1.00, 0.05<x<1, and 0.

Abstract: A method of producing a positive electrode active substance comprising steps of: dissolving a lithium source, an M source, a phosphorus source and an X source in amounts needed to form a lithium-containing composite oxide having an olivine structure and represented by the following general formula (1): LixMyP1?zXzO4??(1) wherein, in the formula, M is at least one kind of element selected from the group of Fe, Ni, Mn, Zr, Sn, Ti, Nb, V, Al and Y; X is at least one kind selected from the group of Si and Al; 0<x?2; 0.8?y?1.2; and 0?z?1, in a solvent being capable to dissolve these sources, thereby forming a solution; gelating the obtained solution by adding a cyclic ether compound and sintering the resulting gel to obtain the positive electrode active substance made of the lithium-containing composite oxide having an olivine structure that is covered with carbon deriving from the cyclic ether compound.

Abstract: A cathode active material of the present invention is a cathode active material having a composition represented by General Formula (1) below, LiFe1-xMxP1-ySiyO4 ??(1), where: an average valence of Fe is +2 or more; M is an element having a valence of +2 or more and is at least one type of element selected from the group consisting of Zr, Sn, Y, and Al; the valence of M is different from the average valence of Fe; 0<x?0.5; and y=x×({valence of M}?2)+(1?x)×({average valence of Fe}?2). This provides a cathode active material that not only excels in terms of safety and cost but also can provide a long-life battery.

Abstract: An object is to provide a cathode active material for a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery exhibiting a capacity even at a high rate. The object is achieved by providing a cathode active material for a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery including phosphate containing lithium and manganese, in which a manganese site is substituted with at least one element selected from Zr, Sn, Y, and Al, and a phosphorous site is substituted with at least one element selected from Si and Al, and a metal oxide.

Abstract: A method of producing a positive electrode active material, comprising the steps of: preparing a solution by dissolving, in a solvent, respective predetermined amounts of a lithium source, a M source, a phosphorus source and a X source necessary for forming a positive electrode active material represented by the following general formula (1) having an olivine structure; gelating the obtained solution by addition of a cyclic ether; and calcinating the generated gel to obtain a carbon-coated lithium-containing composite oxide, wherein the positive electrode active material is represented by the general formula (1): LixMyP1-zXzO4??(1) wherein M is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Fe, Ni, Mn, Zr, Sn, Al and Y, X is at least one selected from the group consisting of Si and Al, and 0<x?2, 0.8?y?1.2, 0?z?1.

Abstract: A cathode active material of the present invention is a cathode active material having a composition represented by General Formula (1) below, LiFe1?xMxP1-ySiyO4??(1), where: an average valence of Fe is +2 or more; M is an element having a valence of +2 or more and is at least one type of element selected from the group consisting of Zr, Sn, Y, and Al; the valence of M is different from the average valence of Fe; 0<x?0.5; and y=x×({valence of M}?2)+(1?x)×({average valence of Fe}?2). This provides a cathode active material that not only excels in terms of safety and cost but also can provide a long-life battery.

Abstract: A cathode active material of the present invention is a cathode active material having a composition represented by General Formula (1) below, LiFe1-xMxP1-ySiyO4??(1), where: an average valence of Fe is +2 or more; M is an element having a valence of +2 or more and is at least one type of element selected from the group consisting of Zr, Sn, Y, and Al; the valence of M is different from the average valence of Fe; 0<x?0.5; and y=x×({valence of M}?2)+(1?x)×({average valence of Fe}?2). This provides a cathode active material that not only excels in terms of safety and cost but also can provide a long-life battery.

Abstract: A cathode active material of the present invention is a cathode active material having a composition represented by General Formula (1) below, LiFe1-xMxP1-ySiyO4??(1), where: an average valence of Fe is +2 or more; M is an element having a valence of +2 or more and is at least one type of element selected from the group consisting of Zr, Sn, Y, and Al; the valence of M is different from the average valence of Fe; 0<x?0.5; and y=x×({valence of M}?2)+(1?x)×({average valence of Fe}?2). This provides a cathode active material that not only excels in terms of safety and cost but also can provide a long-life battery.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing a lithium-containing composite oxide represented by general formula (1) below, the method at least including a step of preparing a solution by dissolving a lithium source, an element M source, a phosphorus source, and an element X source that serve as source materials in a solvent, the phosphorus source being added after at least the element M source is dissolved; a step of gelating the resulting solution; and a step of calcining the resulting gel: LixMyP1-zXzO4??(1) (where M represents at least one element selected from the group consisting of Fe, Ni, Mn, Zr, Sn, Al, and Y; X represents at least one element selected from the group consisting of Si and Al; and 0<x?2, 0.8?y?1.2, 0?z?1). According to the present invention, a positive electrode active material for lithium secondary batteries that offers high safety and high cost efficiency and are capable of extending battery life can be provided.

Abstract: A positive electrode active substance including a lithium-containing metal oxide represented by the following general formula (1): LiFe1-xMxP1-ySiyO4??(1) wherein M represents an element selected from Sn, Zr, Y, and Al; 0<x<1; and 0<y<1, wherein the lithium-containing metal oxide has a lattice constant and a half value width of a diffraction peak of a (011) plane.

Abstract: A positive electrode active substance comprising a lithium-containing metal oxide represented by the following general formula (1): LiFe1-xMxP1-ySiyO4??(1) wherein M represents an element selected from group III to group XIV; 0<x<1; and 0<y<1, having a volume of a unit lattice of 291.4 to 300.0 ?3 or 285.0 to 291.0 ?3, and having a half value width of a diffraction peak of a (011) surface of 0.30° or more.

Abstract: Provided is a positive electrode active material giving nonaqueous-electrolyte secondary batteries superior in cycle characteristics. The positive electrode active material according to the present invention includes a lithium-containing composite metal oxide having the composition represented by the following General Formula (1): LizFe1-xMxP1-ySiyO4 ??(1) (wherein M is at least one metal element selected from Zr, Sn, Y, and Al, 0.05<x<1, and 0.05<y<1), characterized in that: the positive electrode active material is in the single crystalline phase of the lithium-containing composite oxide represented by General Formula (1) when 1>z>0.9 to 0.75 or 0.25 to 0.1>z>0; the positive electrode active material has two crystalline phases of the lithium-containing composite oxides represented by the following General Formulae (2) and (3) when 0.9 to 0.75>z>0.25 to 0.1: LiaFe1-xMxP1-ySiyO4 ??(2) (wherein 0.75 to 0.9?a?1.00, 0.05<x<1, and 0.