Abstract: A cathode active material for a lithium secondary battery according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a lithium composite oxide particle that contains lithium and transition metals including an excess amount of nickel. The lithium composite oxide particle satisfies a predetermined XRD peak area relation. A lithium secondary battery using the cathode active material and providing improved stability and durability is provided.

Abstract: A cathode active material precursor for a lithium metal oxide is provided. The cathode active material precursor comprises a metal-containing oxyhydroxide. The metal-containing oxyhydroxide comprises nickel and an additional metal. At least 50 mol. % of the nickel of the metal-containing oxyhydroxide has an oxidation state of +3. A method of forming a cathode active material precursor is also provided. The method comprises combining a nickel-containing compound, an additional metal-containing compound, an oxidizing agent, and a solvent to form a solution. The method further comprises exposing the solution to heat at a temperature of from about 30° C. to about 90° C. to form a precipitate comprising the metal-containing oxyhydroxide.

Abstract: A nonaqueous electrolyte energy storage device according to one aspect of the present invention is a nonaqueous electrolyte energy storage device including a positive electrode which has a conductive substrate and a positive electrode composite layer layered on the substrate, wherein the substrate is made from an aluminum alloy containing an element other than aluminum at a content of 1% by mass or more, and the positive electrode composite layer contains particles A and particles B having different particle sizes from each other as positive active materials.

Abstract: The present invention provides a positive electrode active material for a secondary battery, which includes a lithium transition metal oxide including nickel (Ni) and cobalt (Co), and at least one selected from the group consisting of aluminum (Al), manganese (Mn), and a combination thereof. The lithium transition metal oxide is characterized in that the content of nickel (Ni) in the total transition metal elements is 80 mol % or more, and the cation mixing ratio of Ni cations in a lithium layer in the lithium transition metal oxide structure is 1.1% or less.

Abstract: A coated nickel hydroxide powder that has improved dispersibility in a paste to inhibit agglomeration and can be densely packed in a three-dimensional metal porous body in the preparation of a positive electrode for alkaline secondary battery includes nickel hydroxide particles and a coating layer made of a cobalt compound and formed on a surface of the nickel hydroxide particles, wherein when 10 mL of water is added to 10 g of the coated nickel hydroxide powder to prepare a suspension, a total amount of eluted ions except for oxonium ions, hydroxide ions, and carbonate ions in the suspension is 6.5 mmol/L or less. The coated nickel hydroxide powder obtained through a crystallization step, a coating step, and a washing step is dried in a drying step in a decarbonated atmosphere whose partial pressure of a carbon-containing gas is 15 Pa or less.

Abstract: A compound of Formula 1: Li6+(4?a)x+c)M4+(2?x)Aa+xO(7?c)N?c??(1) wherein M is a tetravalent cationic element, A is a divalent or trivalent cationic element, N? is an anion having a valence of less than ?2, wherein when A is Y3+, In3+, Zn2+, or a combination thereof, 0.15<x?0.5, otherwise 0?x?0.5, 0?c?2, and ((4?a)x+c)>0.

Abstract: A crystalline precursor compound is described for manufacturing a lithium transition metal based oxide powder usable as an active positive electrode material in lithium-ion batteries, the precursor having a general formula Li1?a ((Niz(Ni1/2 Mn1/2)y Cox)1?k Ak)1+a O2, wherein x+y+z=1, 0.1?x?0.4, 0.25?z?0.55, A is a dopant, 0?k?0.1, and 0.04?a?0.50, wherein the precursor has a crystalline size L expressed in nm, with 77?(67*z)?L?97?(67*z). Also a method is described for manufacturing a positive electrode material having a general formula Li1?a? ((Niz (Ni1/2 Mn1/2)y Cox)1?k Ak)1?a? O2, wherein x+y+z=1, 0.1?x?0.4, 0.25?z?0.55, A is a dopant, 0?k?0.1, and 0.01?a??0.10 by sintering the crystalline precursor compound in an oxidizing atmosphere at a temperature T between 800 and 1000° C., for a time t between 6 and 36 hrs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a lithium composite oxide and a lithium composite oxide prepared thereby and, more specifically, to: a method for preparing a lithium composite oxide, capable of preparing a lithium-ion secondary battery with high capacity by adjusting the amount of a basic solution added according to the nickel content during the preparation of a lithium composite oxide through a co-precipitation reaction, thereby adjusting the pH of the reactor, and thus improving the particle density and increasing the tap density, and a lithium composite oxide prepared thereby.

Abstract: An objective of the present invention is to provide a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery positive electrode active material formed from a lithium-nickel composite oxide which, while retaining high capacity and a high level of safety, has an excellent cycle characteristic by controlling reaction resistance and a method for producing it. [Solution] A lithium-nickel composite oxide is produced by steps (a) to (c) described below: (a) nickel hydroxide and/or nickel oxyhydroxide in a prescribed composition are sintered in a non-reducing atmosphere having 850° C. or lower to give nickel oxide; (b) after the nickel oxide and a lithium compound are mixed in a prescribed molar ratio, the mixture is sintered in an oxygen atmosphere at a temperature of 650 to 850° C.

Abstract: LiCoO2 material comprises LiCoO2 particles obtainable by a process in which Co(OH)2 particles comprising essentially octahedral shape particles, or Co3O4 particles obtained from Co(OH)2 comprising essentially octahedral shape particles, or Co3O4 particles comprising essentially octahedral shape particles and lithium salt are heated. Also disclosed are Co(OH)2 particles and the Co3O4 particles. The LiCoO2 material can be used especially as a cathode material in Li-ion batteries.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a positive-electrode active material for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary batteries that is capable of achieving both a high capacity and a high output. This positive-electrode active material contains a lithium-nickel composite oxide represented by the general formula: LibNi1-x-yCoxMyO2 wherein M represents at least one element selected from Al, Ti, Mn and W, b is 0.95?b?1.03, x is 0<x?0.15, y is 0<y?0.07, and x and y is x+y?0.16, wherein c-axis length of the lithium-nickel composite oxide is 14.185 angstrom or greater as determined by a Rietveld analysis of X-ray diffraction.

Abstract: A method of producing submicrometer- to micrometer-sized spherical particles, the method comprising dissolving a lithium salt and a metal salt in water or alcohol forming a precursor solution, spraying the precursor solution to form fine aerosolized droplets, flowing the aerosolized droplets into a pyro lysis flame producing submicrometer- to micrometer-sized spherical particles. The submicrometer- to micrometer-sized spherical lithium-metal oxide powders produced are cathode materials for Li-ion batteries.

Abstract: A lithium ion secondary battery including: a cathode including a plurality cathode active material particles; an electrolyte; and an anode, wherein a cathode active material particle of the plurality of cathode active material particles has a plate-shaped crystal structure having an aspect ratio of 2 to 1000, wherein a major surface in at least one direction of the plate-shaped crystal structure is a 111 face, wherein the cathode active material particle also has a spinel-type crystal structure, and wherein the cathode active material particle has a composition represented by the formula LiCo2-xNixO4, wherein 0<x<2.

Abstract: High purity lithium and associated products are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a lithium metal product in which the lithium metal is obtained using a selective lithium ion conducting layer. The selective lithium ion conducting layer includes an active metal ion conducting glass or glass ceramic that conducts only lithium ions. The present lithium metal products produced using a selective lithium ion conducting layer advantageously provide for improved lithium purity when compared to commercial lithium metal. Pursuant to the present disclosure, lithium metal having a purity of at least 99.96 weight percent on a metals basis can be obtained.

Abstract: A cathode active material including a layered lithium metal composite oxide including a first lithium metal oxide and a second lithium metal oxide having different crystal structures, and a third lithium metal oxide which is incapable of intercalating and deintercalating lithium in a charge and discharge voltage range of about 2.0 volts to about 4.7 volts versus lithium Li/Li+. Also, a cathode and a lithium battery including the cathode active material, and a method of preparing the cathode active material.

Abstract: Disclosed are a transition metal precursor for preparation of a lithium composite transition metal oxide, the transition metal precursor including a composite transition metal compound represented by Formula 1 below and a hydrocarbon compound, and a method of preparing the same: MnaMb(OH1-x)2??(1) wherein M is at least two selected from the group consisting of Ni, Co, Mn, Al, Cu, Fe, Mg, B, Cr, and second period transition metals; 0.4?a?1; 0?b?0.6; a+b?1; and 0?x?0.5, in which the transition metal precursor includes a particular composite transition metal compound and a hydrocarbon compound, and thus, when a lithium composite transition metal oxide is prepared using the same, carbon may be present in lithium transition metal oxide particles and/or on surfaces thereof, whereby a secondary battery including the lithium composite transition metal oxide exhibits excellent rate characteristics and long lifespan.

Abstract: An electrode mixture containing a particulate electrode active material, an electrically conductive material and a binder, wherein the electrode active material comprises a particulate core material and a coating material adhering in the form of particles or a layer to the surface of the core material, the core material is obtained by a method comprising a step of coprecipitating two or more transition metal elements, and the binder comprises a water-soluble macromolecule or a water-dispersible macromolecule or both. An electrode comprising the electrode mixture and an electrode collector. An electrode mixture paste containing the electrode mixture and water. A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprising a positive electrode, a negative electrode and an electrolyte, wherein the positive electrode is the electrode.

Abstract: Provided is an electric storage device provided with: a positive electrode including a positive electrode substrate and a positive electrode mixture layer, the positive electrode mixture layer being formed on the positive electrode substrate and containing a positive electrode active material; a negative electrode including a negative electrode substrate and a negative electrode mixture layer, the negative electrode mixture layer being formed on the negative electrode substrate and containing a negative electrode active material; and a separator disposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode. In the electric storage device, the separator yields a triple value of standard deviation of local air resistance, as measured within a 5-mm diameter circle, of at least 20 seconds/10 cc but not more than 350 seconds/10 cc.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sputtering target suitable for producing an amorphous transparent conductive film which can be formed without heating a substrate and without feeding water during the sputtering; which is easily crystallized by low-temperature annealing; and which has low resistivity after the crystallization. An oxide sintered compact containing an indium oxide as a main component, while containing tin as a first additive element, and one or more elements selected from germanium, nickel, manganese, and aluminum as a second additive element, with the content of tin which is the first additive element being 2-15 atom % relative to the total content of indium and tin, and the total content of the second additive element being 0.1-2 atom % relative to the total content of indium, tin and the second additive element.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a pulverulent compound of the formula NiaM1bM2cOx(OH)y where M1 is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Fe, Co, Zn, Cu and mixtures thereof, M2 is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Mn, Al, Cr, B, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Si and mixtures thereof, 0.3?a?0.83, 0.1?b?0.5, 0.01?c?0.5, 0.01?x?0.99 and 1.01?y?1.99, wherein the ratio of tapped density measured in accordance with ASTM B 527 to the D50 of the particle size distribution measured in accordance with ASTM B 822 is at least 0.2 g/cm3·?m. The invention is also directed to a method for the production of the pulverulent compound and the use as a precursor material for producing lithium compounds for use in lithium secondary batteries.

Abstract: To provide metal-containing trimanganese tetraoxide combined particles with which a metal-substituted lithium manganese oxide excellent as a cathode material for a lithium secondary battery can be obtained, and their production process. Metal-containing trimanganese tetraoxide combined particles containing a metal element (excluding lithium and manganese). Such metal-containing trimanganese tetraoxide combined particles can be obtained by a production process comprising a crystallization step of crystalizing a metal-substituted trimanganese tetraoxide not by means of metal-substituted manganese hydroxide from a manganese salt aqueous solution containing manganese ions and metal ions other than manganese.

Abstract: Disclosed are a cathode active material including a lithium transition metal oxide based on at least one transition metal selected from the group consisting of Ni, Mn and Co, wherein at least one hetero element selected from the group consisting of Ti, Co, Al, Cu, Fe, Mg, B, Cr, Bi, Zn and Zr is located at a surface portion of or inside the lithium transition metal oxide, and a secondary battery including the same. The cathode active material according to the present invention includes predetermined hetero elements at a surface thereof and therein, and, as such, a secondary battery based on the cathode active material may exhibit excellent high-speed charge characteristics and lifespan characteristics.

Abstract: A method for preparing a layered oxide cathode using a two step calcination procedure, wherein the first step includes pre-calcination utilizing a rotary calciner.

Abstract: Process for preparing lithium mixed metal oxides which comprise essentially lithium, manganese, cobalt and nickel as metal atoms and have a stoichiometric ratio of lithium to the total transition metals of greater than 1, which comprises a) the preparation of a mixture designated as intermediate (B) which comprises essentially lithium-comprising mixed metal hydroxides and lithium-comprising mixed metal oxide hydroxides, where manganese, cobalt and nickel are comprised in the ratio (1-a-b):a:b and the oxidation state averaged over all ions of manganese, cobalt and nickel is at least 4-1.75a-1.75b, where 0?a?0.5 and 0.1?b?0.8, by a thermal treatment carried out with continual mixing and in the presence of oxygen of a mixture (A) comprising at least one transition metal compound and at least one lithium salt (L), during which L does not melt, and b) the thermal treatment carried out without mixing and in the presence of oxygen of the intermediate (B).

Abstract: Provided is a cathode active material for a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery that has a uniform particle size and high packing density, and that is capable of increased battery capacity and improved coulomb efficiency. When producing a nickel composite hydroxide that is a precursor to the cathode active material by supplying an aqueous solution that includes at least a nickel salt, a neutralizing agent and a complexing agent into a reaction vessel while stirring and performing a crystallization reaction, a nickel composite hydroxide slurry is obtained while controlling the ratio of the average particle size per volume of secondary particles of nickel composite hydroxide that is generated inside the reaction vessel with respect to the average particle size per volume of secondary particles of nickel composite hydroxide that is finally obtained so as to be 0.2 to 0.

Abstract: A method is provided for the synthesis of a mesoporous lithium transition metal compound, the method comprising the steps of (i) reacting a lithium salt with one or more transition metal salts in the presence of a surfactant, the surfactant being present in an amount sufficient to form a liquid crystal phase in the reaction mixture (ii) heating the reaction mixture so as to form a sol-gel and (iii) removing the surfactant to leave a mesoporous product. The mesoporous product can be an oxide, a phosphate, a borate or a silicate and optionally, an additional phosphate, borate or silicate reagent can be added at step (i). The reaction mixture can comprise an optional chelating agent and preferably, the reaction conditions at steps (i) and (ii) are controlled so as to prevent destabilization of the liquid crystal phase. The invention is particularly suitable for producing mesoporous lithium cobalt oxide and lithium iron phosphate.

Abstract: A cathode active material including at least two agglomerates of primary particles and a cathode and a lithium secondary battery containing the same are disclosed. In the cathode active material, a secondary particle includes a nickel-based lithium transition metal oxide, an average particle diameter of each primary particle is in a range from about 2 to about 3 ?m, and an average particle diameter of the secondary particle is in a range from about 5 to about 8 ?m.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cathode active material with whole particle concentration gradient for a lithium secondary battery, a method for preparing same, and a lithium secondary battery having same, and more specifically, to a composite cathode active material, a method for manufacturing same, and a lithium secondary battery having same, the composite cathode active material having excellent lifetime characteristics and charge/discharge characteristics through the stabilization of crystal structure as the concentration of a metal comprising the cathode active material shows concentration gradient in the whole particle, and having thermostability even in high temperatures.

Abstract: A nickel (Ni)-based positive electrode active material, a method of preparing the same, and a lithium battery using the Ni-based positive electrode active material.

Abstract: A template-free reverse micelle (RM) based method is used to synthesize pyrochlore nanostructures having photocatalytic activity. In one embodiment, the method includes separately mixing together a first acid stabilized aqueous solution including pyrochlore precursor A and a second acid stabilized aqueous solution including pyrochlore precursor B with an organic solution including a surfactant to form an oil-in-water emulsion. Next, equimolar solutions of the first and second acid stabilized oil-in-water emulsions are mixed together. Then, the mixture of the first and second acid stabilized oil-in-water emulsion is treated with a base to produce a precipitate including pyrochlore precursors A and B. After which, the precipitate is dried to remove volatiles. The precipitate is then calcined in the presence of oxygen to form a pyrochlore nanostructure, such as a bismuth titanate (Bi2Ti2O7) pyrochlore nanorod. The method of synthesizing the pyrochlore nanorod is template-free.

Abstract: A system and method thereof are provided for multi-stage processing of one more precursor compounds into a battery material. The system includes a mist generator, a drying chamber, one or more gas-solid separators, and one or more in-line reaction modules comprised of one or more gas-solid feeders, one or more gas-solid separators, and one or more reactors. Various gas-solid mixtures are formed within the internal plenums of the drying chamber, the gas-solid feeders, and the reactors. In addition, heated air or gas is served as the energy source within the processing system and as the gas source for forming the gas-solid mixtures to facilitate reaction rate and uniformity of the reactions therein. Precursor compounds are continuously delivered into the processing system and processed in-line through the internal plenums of the drying chamber and the reaction modules into final reaction particles useful as a battery material.

Abstract: A method for preparing a positive active material for a rechargeable lithium battery includes: a) providing a furnace and a crucible that is included in the furnace; b) putting a mixture of a composite metal precursor and a lithium compound into the crucible; and c) preparing a positive active material for a rechargeable lithium battery by firing the mixture in the crucible, wherein during the process b), the mixture in the crucible is positioned so that a minimum distance from a predetermined position inside the mixture to an exterior of the mixture in the crucible is about 5 cm or less. A rechargeable lithium made by this method is disclosed.

Abstract: There is provided a novel positive electrode active material for a secondary battery. A positive electrode active material for a secondary battery according to the present exemplary embodiment is represented by the following formula (I):Lia(NixCryMn2-x-y-zM1z)O4(I) wherein 0<x, 0<y, 0<z, x+y+z<2, and 0?a?2; and M1 contains at least one selected from the group consisting of Na and Mg. A positive electrode for a secondary battery according to the present exemplary embodiment has the positive electrode active material for a secondary battery according to the present exemplary embodiment.

Abstract: A compound MjXp which is particularly suitable for use in a battery prepared by the complexometric precursor formulation methodology wherein: Mj is at least one positive ion selected from the group consisting of alkali metals, alkaline earth metals and transition metals and j is an integer representing the moles of said positive ion per moles of said MjXp; and Xp, a negative anion or polyanion from Groups IIIA, IV A, VA, VIA and VIIA and may be one or more anion or polyanion and p is an integer representing the moles of said negative ion per moles of said MjXp.

Abstract: A method of forming a powder MjXp wherein Mj is a positive ion or several positive ions selected from alkali metal, alkaline earth metal or transition metal; and Xp is a monoatomic or a polyatomic anion selected from Groups IIIA, IVA, VA, VIA or VIIA; called complexometric precursor formulation or CPF. The method includes the steps of: providing a first reactor vessel with a first gas diffuser and an first agitator; providing a second reactor vessel with a second gas diffuser and a second agitator; charging the first reactor vessel with a first solution comprising a first salt of Mj; introducing gas into the first solution through the first gas diffuser, charging the second reactor vessel with a second solution comprising a salt of Mp; adding the second solution to the first solution to form a complexcelle; drying the complexcelle, to obtain a dry powder; and calcining the dried powder of said MjXp.

Abstract: A compound MjXp which is particularly suitable for use in a battery prepared by the complexometric precursor formulation methodology wherein: Mj is at least one positive ion selected from the group consisting of alkali metals, alkaline earth metals and transition metals and j is an integer representing the moles of said positive ion per moles of said MjXp; and Xp, a negative anion or polyanion from Groups IIIA, IV A, VA, VIA and VIIA and may be one or more anion or polyanion and p is an integer representing the moles of said negative ion per moles of said MjXp.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A lithium-rich lithium metal complex oxide contains at least 50 mol % of Mn with respect to a total amount of metals other than lithium, and at least one other metal. The lithium metal complex oxide has a tapped density in a range of 1.0 g/ml to 2.0 g/ml.

Abstract: Because of the composition represented by General Formula: Li1+x+?Ni(1?x?y+?)/2Mn(1?x?y??)/2MyO2 (where 0?x?0.05, ?0.05?x+??0.05, 0?y?0.4; ?0.1???0.1 (when 0?y?0.2) or ?0.24???0.24 (when 0.2<y?0.4); and M is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Ti, Cr, Fe, Co, Cu, Zn, Al, Ge and Sn), a high-density lithium-containing complex oxide with high stability of a layered crystal structure and excellent reversibility of charging/discharging can be provided, and a high-capacity non-aqueous secondary battery excellent in durability is realized by using such an oxide for a positive electrode.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: Multi-layer devices comprising a layer of an electrochromic lithium nickel oxide composition on a first substrate, the lithium nickel oxide composition comprising lithium, nickel and a Group 4 metal selected from titanium, zirconium, hafnium and a combination thereof.

Abstract: Multi-layer devices comprising a layer of an electrochromic lithium nickel oxide composition on a first substrate, the lithium nickel oxide composition comprising lithium, nickel and a Group 5 metal selected from niobium, tantalum and a combination thereof.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cathode active material for a lithium secondary battery and a process for preparing the same. In accordance with the present invention, the cathode active material having a high packing density was designed and synthesized and thus provided is a cathode active material for a lithium secondary battery exhibiting structural stability such as improved characteristics for charge/discharge, service life and high-rate and thermal stability, by modifying surface of the electrode active material with amphoteric or basic compounds capable of neutralizing acid produced around the cathode active material.

Abstract: Disclosed is a positive electrode for a rechargeable lithium battery that includes a positive active material including lithium-nickel cobalt manganese composite metal oxide, wherein the positive active material has an increase rate of a specific surface area of from about 66.4% to about 77.5% after pressing relative to a specific surface area of the positive active material before pressing, and the positive electrode has an active mass density of from about 2.514 g/cc to about 3.389 g/cc.

Abstract: A method of producing a layered structure lithium mixed metal oxide, including a step of calcining a lithium mixed metal oxide raw material containing a transition metal element and a lithium element in a molar ratio of the lithium element to the transition metal element of 1 or more and 2 or less, in the presence of an inactive flux containing one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a carbonate of M, a sulfate of M, a nitrate of M, a phosphate of M, a hydroxide of M, a molybdate of M, and a tungstate of M, wherein M represents one or more elements selected from the group consisting of Na, K, Rb, Cs, Ca, Mg, Sr and Ba.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a positive electrode active material precursor for a lithium secondary battery, a positive electrode active material manufactured by using thereof, and a lithium secondary battery comprising the same. More specifically, it relates to a positive electrode active material precursor for a lithium secondary battery as a secondary particle comprising transition metals, and formed by gathering of a plurality of primary particles having different a-axis direction length to c-axis direction length ratio, wherein the a-axis direction length to c-axis direction length ratio of the primary particle making up the secondary particle is increased from the center to the surface of the secondary particle; a positive electrode active material; and a lithium secondary battery comprising the same.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lithium secondary battery having a great output power in a low SOC range and a positive electrode active material for use in the battery The battery comprises a positive electrode, a negative electrode and a non-aqueous electrolyte. The positive electrode comprises a positive electrode active material in a form of secondary particles as aggregates of primary particles of a lithium transition metal oxide. The positive electrode active material comprises at least one species of Ni, Co and Mn, and further comprises W and Mg. The W is present, concentrated on surfaces of the primary particles while the Mg is present throughout the primary particles. The Mg content in the positive electrode active material is higher than 50 ppm relative, to the total amount of the active material based on the mass.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods of preparing positive electrode materials for electrochemical cells and batteries. It relates, in particular, to a method for fabricating lithium-metal-oxide electrode materials for lithium cells and batteries. The method comprises contacting a hydrogen-lithium-manganese-oxide material with one or more metal ions, preferably in an acidic solution, to insert the one or more metal ions into the hydrogen-lithium-manganese-oxide material; heat-treating the resulting product to form a powdered metal oxide composition; and forming an electrode from the powdered metal oxide composition.

Abstract: Compositions and methods of making are provided for surface modified electrodes and batteries comprising the same. The compositions may comprise a base composition having an active material capable of intercalating the metal ions during a discharge cycle and deintercalating the metal ions during a charge cycle, wherein the active material is selected from the group consisting of LiCoO2, LiMn2O4, Li2MnO3, LiNiO2, LiMn1.5Ni0.5O4, LiFePO4, Li2FePO4F, Li3CoNiMnO6, Li(LiaNixMnyCoz)O2, LiaMn1.5-bNi0.5-cMdO4-x, and mixtures thereof. The compositions may also comprise an annealed composition covering a portion of the base composition, formed by a reaction of the base composition in a reducing atmosphere. The methods of making comprise providing the base composition and annealing the base electrode in a reducing atmosphere.