Abstract: An electrode of a lithium ion battery includes a current collector, an electrode material layer disposed on a top surface of the current collector, and a protective film located on a top surface of the electrode material layer. A composition of the protective film is at least one of AlxMyPO4 and AlxMy(PO3)3, M represents at least one chemical element of Cr, Zn, Mg, Zr, Mo, V, Nb, and Ta, and a valence of M is represented by k, wherein 0<x<1, 0<y<1, and 3x+ky=3.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for making a conjugated polymer. In the method, polyacrylonitrile, a solvent, and a catalyst are provided. The polyacrylonitrile is dissolved in the solvent to form a polyacrylonitrile solution. The catalyst is uniformly dispersed into the polyacrylonitrile solution. The polyacrylonitrile solution with the catalyst is heated to induce a cyclizing reaction of the polyacrylonitrile, thereby forming a conjugated polymer solution with conjugated polymer.

Abstract: A method for making a modified current collector of a lithium ion battery is provided. In the method, the modifier and a metal plate are provided. The modifier is a mixture of a phosphorus source having a phosphate radical, a trivalent aluminum source, and a metallic oxide provided in a liquid phase solvent. The modifier is coated on a surface of the metal plate to form a coating layer. The coated metal plate is heat treated to transform the coating layer into a protective film formed on the surface of the metal plate.

Abstract: A modified current collector includes a metal plate and a protective film disposed on a surface of the metal plate. A composition of the protective film is at least one of AlxMyPO4 and AlxMy(PO3)3. M represents at least one chemical element selected from the group consisting of Cr, Zn, Mg, Zr, Mo, V, Nb, and Ta. A valence of M is represented by k, wherein 0<x<1, 0<y<1, and 3x+ky=3.

Abstract: An electrode of a lithium ion battery includes a current collector, an electrode material layer disposed on a top surface of the current collector, and a protective film located on a top surface of the electrode material layer. A composition of the protective film is at least one of AlxMyPO4 and AlxMy(PO3)3, M represents at least one chemical element selected from the group consisting of Cr, Zn, Mg, Zr, Mo, V, Nb, and Ta, and a valence of M is represented by k, wherein 0<x<1, 0<y<1, and 3x+ky=3.

Abstract: An electrode of a lithium ion battery includes a current collector, an electrode material layer disposed on a top surface of the current collector, and a protective film located on a top surface of the electrode material layer. A composition of the protective film is at least one of AlxMyPO4 and AlxMy(PO3)3, M represents at least one chemical element of Cr, Zn, Mg, Zr, Mo, V, Nb, and Ta, and a valence of M is represented by k, wherein 0<x<1, 0<y<1, and 3x+ky=3.

Abstract: An electrode composite material includes an individual electrode active material particle and a protective film coated on a surface of the particle. A composition of the protective film is AlxMyPO4, AlxMy(PO3)3, or a combination thereof. M represents at least one of Cr, Zn, Mg, Zr, Mo, V, Nb, or Ta. A valence of M is represented by k, in which 0<x<1, 0<y<1, and 3x+ky=3. In addition, a molar ratio of an aluminum element, an M element, and a phosphorous element in AlxMyPO4 or AlxMy(PO3)3 is set by (MolAl+MolMetal):Molp equal to about 1:2.5 to about 1:4, MolAl is the amount of substance of the aluminum element, MolMetal is the amount of substance of the M element, and Molp is the amount of substance of the phosphorous element. A lithium ion battery includes the electrode composite material.

Abstract: An electrode composite material includes an individual electrode active material particle and a protective film coated on a surface of the particle. A composition of the protective film is at least one of AlxMyPO4 and AlxMy(PO3)3, M represents at least one chemical element selected from the group consisting of Cr, Zn, Mg, Zr, Mo, V, Nb, and Ta, and a valence of M is represented by k, wherein 0<x<1, 0<y<1, and 3x+ky=3.

Abstract: A method for making a separator of a lithium ion battery is provided. In the method, a modifier, and a porous membrane are provided. The modifier is a mixture of a phosphorus source having a phosphate radical, a trivalent aluminum source, and a metallic oxide provided in a liquid phase solvent. The modifier is coated on a surface of the porous membrane to form a coating layer. The coated porous membrane is dried to form a modifier layer disposed on the surface of the porous membrane.

Abstract: A modifier of a lithium ion battery includes a clear solution fabricated from a phosphorous source having a phosphate radical, a trivalent aluminum source, and a metallic oxide provided in a liquid phase solvent. A molar ratio of the trivalent aluminum source, the metallic oxide, and the phosphorous source is set by (MolAl+MolMetal):Molp=about 1:2.5 to about 1:4. MolAl is the amount of substance of an aluminum element in the trivalent aluminum source, MolMetal is the amount of substance of a metallic element in the metallic oxide, and Molp is the amount of substance of a phosphorous element in the phosphorous source.

Abstract: A separator of a battery includes a porous membrane and a modifier layer disposed on a surface of the porous membrane, wherein a material of the modifier layer is a dried mixture of a phosphorus source having a phosphate radical, a trivalent aluminum source, and a metallic oxide in a liquid phase solvent.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for making a conjugated polymer. In the method, polyacrylonitrile, a solvent, and a catalyst are provided. The polyacrylonitrile is dissolved in the solvent to form a polyacrylonitrile solution. The catalyst is uniformly dispersed into the polyacrylonitrile solution. The polyacrylonitrile solution with the catalyst is heated to induce a cyclizing reaction of the polyacrylonitrile, thereby forming a conjugated polymer solution with the conjugated polymer dissolved therein.

Abstract: A modifier of a lithium ion battery includes a mixture of a phosphorus source having a phosphate radical, a trivalent aluminum source, and a metallic oxide in a liquid phase solvent. A method for making the modifier of the lithium ion battery. In the method, a phosphorus source having a phosphate radical, a trivalent aluminum source, and a metallic oxide are provided. The phosphorus source, the trivalent aluminum source, and the metallic oxide are mixed in a liquid phase solvent to form a clear solution.

Abstract: In a method for making sulfurized polyacrylonitrile, polyacrylonitrile, a first solvent, a catalyst, and sulfur or sodium thiosulfate are provided. The polyacrylonitrile is dissolved in the first solvent to form a polyacrylonitrile solution. The catalyst is uniformly dispersed in the polyacrylonitrile solution. The polyacrylonitrile solution with the catalyst is heated to induce a cyclizing reaction of the polyacrylonitrile, thereby forming a first conjugated polymer solution with a conjugated polymer. The sulfur or sodium thiosulfate is uniformly mixed with the conjugated polymer to form a mixture. The mixture is heated to form sulfurized polyacrylonitrile.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for making a conjugated polymer. In the method, polyacrylonitrile, a solvent, and a catalyst are provided. The polyacrylonitrile is dissolved in the solvent to form a polyacrylonitrile solution. The catalyst is uniformly dispersed into the polyacrylonitrile solution. The polyacrylonitrile solution with the catalyst is heated to induce a cyclizing reaction of the polyacrylonitrile, thereby forming a conjugated polymer solution with conjugated polymer.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a sulfurized polyacrylonitrile and a lithium-ion battery cathode active material. The sulfurized polyacrylonitrile includes a structural unit. A general molecular formula of the structural unit is ?C3HNS?n, in which n is a positive integer. The lithium-ion battery cathode active material includes sulfurized polyacrylonitrile and a sulfurized polyacrylonitrile with inserted ions.

Abstract: An electrode composite material includes an individual electrode active material particle and a protective film coated on a surface of the particle. A composition of the protective film is at least one of AlxMyPO4 and AlxMy(PO3)3, M represents at least one chemical element selected from the group consisting of Cr, Zn, Mg, Zr, Mo, V, Nb, and Ta, and a valence of M is represented by k, wherein 0<x<1, 0<y<1, and 3x+ky=3.

Abstract: A modified current collector includes a metal plate and a protective film disposed on a surface of the metal plate. A composition of the protective film is at least one of AlxMyPO4 and AlxMy(PO3)3. M represents at least one chemical element selected from the group consisting of Cr, Zn, Mg, Zr, Mo, V, Nb, and Ta. A valence of M is represented by k, wherein 0<x<1, 0<y<1, and 3x+ky=3.

Abstract: A modifier of a lithium ion battery includes a mixture of a phosphorus source having a phosphate radical, a trivalent aluminum source, and a metallic oxide in a liquid phase solvent. A method for making the modifier of the lithium ion battery. In the method, a phosphorus source having a phosphate radical, a trivalent aluminum source, and a metallic oxide are provided. The phosphorus source, the trivalent aluminum source, and the metallic oxide are mixed in a liquid phase solvent to form a clear solution.

Abstract: A separator of a battery includes a porous membrane and a modifier layer disposed on a surface of the porous membrane, wherein a material of the modifier layer is a dried mixture of a phosphorus source having a phosphate radical, a trivalent aluminum source, and a metallic oxide in a liquid phase solvent.