Abstract: A nonaqueous electrolyte which contains a nonaqueous organic solvent and a lithium salt dissolved therein is provided. Also provided is a lithium secondary battery employing the nonaqueous electrolyte.

Abstract: A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery of the invention has a positive electrode having a positive electrode active material, a negative electrode, and a nonaqueous electrolyte having electrolyte salt in a nonaqueous solvent. The electric potential of the positive electrode active material is 4.4 to 4.6 V relative to lithium, and the nonaqueous electrolyte contains a compound expressed by structural formula (I) below. The quantity of compound added is preferably 0.1% to 2% by mass. Also, the positive electrode active material preferably comprises a mixture of a lithium-cobalt composite oxide which is LiCoO2 containing at least both zirconium and magnesium and a lithium-manganese-nickel composite oxide that has a layer structure and contains at least both manganese and nickel. Thanks to such structure, a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery can be provided that is charged to charging termination potential of 4.4 to 4.6 V relative to lithium and that has enhanced overcharging safety.

Abstract: A non-aqueous electrolyte and a lithium secondary battery using the same are provided, which satisfy both flame retardancy and charge-discharge cycle characteristics, and attain a longer lifetime of the battery. A mixture of a chain carbonate, vinylene carbonate, a fluorinated cyclic carbonate and a phosphate ester is used as the non-aqueous electrolyte. It is desirable that the phosphate ester includes trimethyl phosphate and a fluorinated phosphate ester. Further, it is desirable that ethylene carbonate is further contained.

Abstract: Provided is a composite material having spinel structured lithium titanate, wherein the lithium titanate has a microcrystalline grain diameter of about 36-43 nm and an average particle diameter of about 1-3 ?m. The composite material comprises a small amount of TiO2 and Li2—TiO3 impurity phases. Also provided is a method for preparing the composite material, which comprises the steps: mixing titanium dioxide particles and soluble lithium sources with water to form a mixture, removing water and then sintering the mixture in an inert gas at a constant temperature, and cooling the sintered mixture, wherein the titanium dioxide particles have D50 of not greater than 0.4 ?m and D95 of less than 1 ?m. Further provided are a negative active substance comprising the composite material and a lithium ion secondary battery containing the negative active substance.

Abstract: The evaluation method of a separator for a nonaqueous electrolyte battery according to the present invention includes: placing opposite an upper jig 21 serving also as a conductive electrode and a lower jig 23 serving also as a conductive electrode in both sides of the separator sample 22; and measuring the relationship between an applied voltage and a passed current between the upper jig 21 and the lower jig 23 while applying a pressure to between the upper jig 21 and the lower jig 23 to evaluate the separator. At this time, by fitting a foreign material 28 in any shape between the separator sample 22 and one of the upper jig 21 and the lower jig 23, an evaluation of the separator simulating the presence of a foreign material affecting adversely the separator can be performed.

Abstract: An electrolyte composition comprises lithium salts. The electrolyte composition is operative at temperatures of about 350 to about 600° C. in a battery. The electrolyte composition displays a specific conductivity of less than 10?7 Siemens per centimeter when the temperature is lower than 100° C. and greater than 10?3 Siemens per centimeter when the temperature is greater than 400° C. The electrolyte composition is devoid of a separator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nonaqueous electrolyte for electrochemical devices, and to electric double-layer capacitor and secondary battery using the said nonaqueous electrolyte. The nonaqueous electrolyte according to the present invention comprises a room temperature molten salt and a fluorohydrocarbon. The nonaqueous electrolyte is flame resistant and can suppress the rise in its viscosity. Therefore, high quality electrochemical devices can be obtained by using the nonaqueous electrolyte. The electric double-layer capacitor according to the present invention comprises a pair of polarizable electrode plates, a separator interposed between the pair of electrode plates, and the inventive nonaqueous electrolyte.

Abstract: An electrolyte includes a lithium salt, a non-aqueous organic solvent, gamma-butyrolactone and halogenated toluene represented by the following formula 1: wherein X represents at least one element selected from the group consisting of F, Cl, Br and I, and n represents an integer of 1 to 5. The lithium ion secondary battery including the electrolyte provides improved safety under overcharge and high-temperature storage conditions.

Abstract: An electrochemical cell comprising a cathode comprising an electrode active material that reversibly intercalates and de-intercalates any of cations and molecules; an anode comprising an electrode active material that reversibly intercalates and de-intercalates any of cations, anions, and molecules; a separator material that separates the cathode from the anode; and an electrolyte comprising a base electrolyte composition, an ionic compound additive, and a solvent comprising any of aqueous and non-aqueous electrolyte solvents, wherein the additive dissolves in the base electrolyte composition as well a majority of the aqueous or non-aqueous electrolyte solvents, wherein the additive comprises a solubility of at least approximately 0.01 in the base electrolyte composition, wherein the additive dissociates into corresponding cations and anions upon dissolution, and wherein the cations originate from a metal element and reduce to an elemental form at a potential that is at least approximately 0.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing phosphorus pentafluoride and hexafluorophosphate can suppress the manufacturing cost and also can manufacture high-quality phosphorus pentafluoride from an inexpensive and low-quality raw material. The raw material for the method can include at least a phosphorus atom and a fluorine atom. These are brought into contact with a carrier gas, and a phosphorus pentafluoride is extracted and separated into the carrier gas. A method of manufacturing hexafluorophosphate includes reacting fluoride with the resulting phosphorus pentafluoride according to the following chemical reaction scheme: sPF5+AFs?A(PF6)s, in which s is in the range of 1?s?3, and A is at least one of the following: Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, NH4, Ag, Mg, Ca, Ba, Zn, Cu, Pb, Al and Fe.

Abstract: Disclosed is a non-aqueous electrolyte including an electrolyte salt and an electrolyte solvent, the non-aqueous electrolyte further including a compound containing both a carboxy group and a (meth)acrylic group, and a secondary battery including the non-aqueous electrolyte. The use of the compound containing both the carboxy group and the (meth)acrylic group as a component for an electrolyte significantly reduces the increase of battery thickness at high temperature storage.

Abstract: A new cathode design is provided comprising a cathode active material mixed with a binder and a conductive diluent in at least two differing formulations. Each of the formulations exists as a distinct cathode layer. After each layer is pressed or sheeted individually, a first one of the layers is contacted to a current collector. The other layer is then contacted to the opposite side of the layer contacting the current collector. Therefore, by using electrodes comprised of layers, where each layer is optimized for a desired characteristic (i.e. high capacity, high power, high stability), the resulting battery will display improved function over a wide range of applications. Such an exemplary cathode is comprised of: SVO (100?x %)/SVO (100?y %)/current collector/SVO (100?y %)/SVO (100?x %), wherein x and y are different and represent percentages of non-active materials.

Abstract: The present invention provides a simple method for producing a difluorophosphate from a source material, the difluorophosphate being useful as additives for nonaqueous electrolyte solutions for secondary batteries. In the method, a source material containing a carbonate and/or a borate is allowed to react with a source gas which contains P and F and which may further contain O as required. The source material may contain lithium carbonate. The source gas may be produced by decomposing LiPF6. The source gas may be produced in such a manner that LiPF6 and lithium carbonate are mixed and then subjected to reaction. The nonaqueous electrolyte solution contains the product obtained from the reaction.

Abstract: A vanadium halide redox cell including: a positive half cell containing a positive half cell solution including a halide electrolyte, a polyhalide complex, vanadium (IV) halide and vanadium (V) halide; a negative half cell containing a negative half cell solution including a halide electrolyte, vanadium (II) halide and vanadium (III) halide; wherein the ratio of the number of moles of polyhalide complex and vanadium (V):number of moles of vanadium (II) halide is about stoichiometrically balanced and wherein the ratio of the number of moles of polyhalide complex:the number of moles of vanadium (II) halide is in the range of from about 0.7:2 to about 1.3:2.

Abstract: A magnesium battery electrode assembly is described, including a current collector comprising a carbonaceous material and an electrode layer comprising an electrode active material disposed on the current collector.

Abstract: A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery having a positive electrode and a negative electrode with an active material capable of absorbing and desorbing lithium, a separator interposed between the positive and negative electrodes, and a non-aqueous electrolyte. The negative electrode active material is covered by a coating having elasticity. The fully elastic coating expands and contracts following the volume change of the negative electrode active material; thus, the coating brings out its desired functions without being damaged or broken. Regardless of the degree of the volume change of the negative electrode active material, a lasting coating without damage is formed on the negative electrode active material, to improve performances of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to methods of making a cathode for a lithium batter. The methods include: (a) treating a cathode current collector with flame or corona; (b) coating a slurry containing iron disulfide, a first solvent, and a binder onto the cathode current collector obtained from step (a) to form a coated cathode current collector, in which the slurry contains about 73-75% by weight solids and the binder contains a polymer selected from the group consisting of linear di- and tri-block copolymers, linear tri-block copolymers cross-linked with melamine resin, ethylene-propylene copolymers, ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymers, tri-block fluorinated thermoplastics, hydrogenated nitrile rubbers, fluoro-ethylene-vinyl ether copolymers, thermoplastic polyurethanes, thermoplastic olefins, and polyvinylidene fluoride homopolymers; and (c) drying the coated cathode current collector obtained from step (b) to provide a cathode, in which the cathode contains no more than 0.

Abstract: A non-aqueous electrolyte includes: at least one ionically conducting salt, a non-aqueous, anhydrous solvent for the ionically conductive salt, said solvent being selected to achieve a lithium transference number between 0.45 and 1.0, at least one oxide in a particulate form, said oxide being selected such that it is not soluble in said solvent and such that it is water-free.

Abstract: The invention relates to an ionic liquid electrolyte comprising at least one ionic liquid of formula C+A? wherein C+ represents a cation and A? represents an anion, and at least one conducting salt, characterized in that it further comprises at least one anionic surfactant. The invention also relates to an A electrotechnical system, electrochemical accumulator and battery, and in particular, a lithium accumulator such as a button battery cell.

Abstract: A negative electrode 10 for a lithium ion battery of the present invention includes a negative electrode current collector 11, protrusions 13 formed so as to be spaced apart from each other on a surface of the negative electrode current collector 11, columns 12 supported on the protrusions 13 one by one, and a coating layer 15 coating a surface of each of the columns 12. The columns 12 include a negative electrode active material including either one of silicon and tin, and further include lithium absorbed thereinto. The coating layer 15 contains at least one of lithium carbonate and lithium fluoride and is formed by exposing the columns 12 to an atmosphere with a dew point temperature of ?60° C. or higher and 0° C. or lower.

Abstract: A fluoride ion battery includes a substantially lithium-free anode and cathode. At least one of the anode or cathode contains fluorine, and a substantially lithium-free liquid electrolyte is used for charge transport. The electrolyte is liquid at temperatures below about 200 degrees Celsius, and can be formed from an organic-soluble fluoride salt dissolved in selected classes of solvents.

Abstract: In one aspect, an energy storage device component comprising a transition metal cathode comprising a transition metal selected from the group consisting of nickel, iron, cobalt, chromium, manganese, molybdenum, antimony and combinations thereof; a solid sodium halide phase; and an electrolyte phase is provided. The electrolyte phase comprises an electrolyte composition prepared from sodium chloride, lithium chloride and aluminum trichloride. The electrolyte composition is in contact with the cathode. The electrolyte composition comprises the reaction products obtained from an initial mixture of sodium chloride (NaCl), lithium chloride (LiCl) and aluminum trichloride (AlCl3). The initial mixture being characterized by an initial molar ratio of (NaCl+LiCl):AlCl3 in a range of from about 0.45:0.55 to about 0.55:0.45 and an initial molar ratio of NaCl:LiCl in a range of from about 0.1:1 to about 4:1. Also provided is an energy storage device and a method of operating the energy storage device.

Abstract: This invention relates to a safe electrolyte having no risk of igniting-firing, and more particularly to a non-aqueous electrolyte for a battery comprising an ionic liquid composed of a cation portion and an anion portion, and a supporting salt, characterized in that the cation portion of the ionic liquid contains phosphorus and nitrogen, as well as an electrolyte for an electric double layer capacitor comprising an ionic liquid composed of a cation portion and an anion portion, characterized in that the cation portion of the ionic liquid contains phosphorus and nitrogen.

Abstract: There is provided a lithium secondary cell having specifically excellent discharge capacity, rate characteristics and further cycle characteristics and improved incombustibility (safety). The lithium secondary cell comprises a negative electrode, a non-aqueous electrolytic solution and a positive electrode, in which an active material for the negative electrode comprises lithium titanate and the non-aqueous electrolytic solution comprises a fluorine-containing solvent.

Abstract: Van der Waals molecular diameters of a cation, an anion, and a solvent contained in an electrolytic solution are denoted by Lc, La, and Ls, respectively. The minimum widths of van der Waals molecules of the cation, anion, and solvent are denoted by Lmin,c, Lmin,a, and Lmin,s, respectively. The maximum values of Lc, La, Ls, Lmin,c, Lmin,a, and Lmin,s is denoted by W1. The minimum values of (Lc+La), (Lc+Ls), (La+Ls), (Lmin,c+Lmin,a), (Lmin,c+Lmin,s), and (Lmin,a+Lmin,s) is denoted by W2. Under these definitions, the total pore volume of the activated carbon in which a slit width obtained by the MP method is W1 or more and W2 or less is 15% or more of the total pore volume in which the slit width is 2.0 nm or less.

Abstract: Cathodes for use in open electrochemical cells, open electrochemical cells, and devices comprising the cathodes and open electrochemical cells are disclosed. The open electrochemical cells generally comprise a cathode, an electrolyte, and an anode. One example cathode comprises: (i) a catalyst; (ii) an electronic conductor; and (iii) a hydrophobic gas permeable binder. The open electrochemical cells may function as metal-air batteries.

Abstract: To provide a technique for simply and easily producing a high-purity difluorophosphate and provide a production process of an electrolytic solution using the obtained difluorophosphate, an electrolytic solution and a secondary battery. A process for producing a difluorophosphate, comprising the following step (1) or (2): (1) reacting (A) at least one member selected from the group consisting of oxoacids, oxoacid anhydrides and oxyhalides of phosphorus with (B) a hexafluorophosphate in the presence of hydrogen fluoride, or (2) reacting at least one halide selected from the group consisting of alkali metal halides, alkaline earth metal halides, aluminum halides and onium halides with difluorophosphoric acid in the presence of a hexafluorophosphate. Also, a nonaqueous electrolytic solution containing the obtained difluorophosphate, and a nonaqueous electrolytic secondary battery containing the nonaqueous electrolytic solution.

Abstract: To provide a method for manufacturing a lithium secondary battery, characterized by having: a processing lithium secondary battery preparing step for preparing a processing lithium secondary battery that has a positive electrode layer containing LiFePO4 as a positive-electrode active material, a negative electrode layer containing a carbon material as a negative-electrode active material, and nonaqueous electrolyte solution containing LiPF6 and LiBOB; and a film forming step of performing a charging process on the processing lithium secondary battery until a voltage of the processing lithium secondary battery falls within a high voltage range in which a film of an oxidative decomposition product of a BOB anion contained in the LiBOB is formed on a surface of the positive-electrode active material.

Abstract: An electrochemical cell is provided. The electrochemical cell comprises a cathode compartment. The cathode compartment comprises a cathodic metal, a metal halide, and a molten electrolyte. The cathodic metal comprises a high surface area metal powder and a low surface area metal powder. The electrochemical cell also comprises an anode compartment. The anode compartment comprises a molten anodic metal. A method of manufacturing the electrochemical cell is also provided.

Abstract: An object is to provide a method of manufacturing a hexafluorophosphate, that can simply and easily manufacture an inexpensive and high-quality hexafluorophosphate while suppressing the manufacturing cost, an electrolytic solution containing a hexafluorophosphate, and an electricity storage device including the electrolytic solution. The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a hexafluorophosphate, which comprises reacting at least a phosphorus compound with a fluoride represented by MFs.r(HF) (wherein 0?r?6, 1?s?3, and M is at least one kind selected from the group consisting of Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, NH4, Ag, Mg, Ca, Ba, Zn, Cu, Pb, Al and Fe) to produce a hexafluorophosphate represented by the chemical formula M(PF6)s.

Abstract: Halogenated organic compounds that are inexpensive and are readily available have been used to present the examples of the invention. These chemicals, when in contact with water experience a reaction that releases oxy-halogenated acid. These compounds are weak acids and release hydrogen ions according to their ionization constant keeping a constant level of oxy-halogenated ion. These ions are capable of reacting with catalytic cathodes and can be coupled with anode materials to fabricate galvanic cells. Exemplary embodiments of the present invention include cells with flat and cylindrical form factors having a variety of anodes.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ionic liquid having a low melting point, a low viscosity, and high electrical conductivity. Specifically disclosed is an anion represented by [CF3OCF2CF2BF3]? for use in the production of such ionic liquids.

Abstract: A nonaqueous electrolytic solution effective in improving cycle characteristics and used for a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery including a positive electrode having a positive-electrode active material capable of storing and releasing metal ions and a negative electrode having a negative-electrode active material containing at least one atom selected from the group consisting of Si, Sn, and Pb includes an electrolyte, a nonaqueous solvent, and an isocyanate compound having at least one aromatic ring in its molecule.

Abstract: An electrochemical secondary cell is disclosed. The cell includes a cathode, an anode, a cathode current collector including stainless steel, and an electrolyte containing a perchlorate salt and a second salt.

Abstract: The present invention provides a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary cell that has high voltage, high capacity and excellent high-temperature cycle characteristics at a low cost. The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary cell according to the present invention is characterized by that: the positive electrode active material is LiNiaCobMncO2 (wherein, a+b+c=1, 0.3?a?0.6, 0.3?b?0.6, 0.1?c?0.4) containing 0.4 mass % or less of a water-soluble alkali; the non-aqueous electrolyte contains LiPF6 as a main electrolyte salt and 0.01 mass % or more and 0.5 mass % or less of LiBF4; and the non-aqueous electrolyte further contains 1.5 to 5 mass % of vinylene carbonate.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, there is provided a nonaqueous electrolyte battery. The negative electrode of the battery includes a negative electrode active material which can absorb and release lithium ions at a negative electrode potential of 0.4 V (V.S. Li/Li+) or more. The battery satisfying the following equations (I) and (II): 1?Q2/Q1 ??(I) 0.5?C/A?0.

Abstract: An electrolyte for a lithium battery includes a non-aqueous organic solvent, a lithium salt, and an additive comprising a) a compound represented by the following Formula (1), and b) a compound selected from the group consisting of a sulfone-based compound, a poly(ester)(metha)acrylate, a polymer of poly(ester)(metha)acrylate, and a mixture thereof: wherein R1 is a C1 to C10 alkyl, a C1 to C10 alkoxy, or a C6 to C10 aryl, and preferably a methyl, ethyl, or methoxy, X is a halogen, and m and n are integers ranging from 1 to 5, where m+n is less than or equal to 6.

Abstract: A non-aqueous electrolyte solution is provided that realizes a large capacity, exhibits high storage characteristics and cycle characteristics, and is capable of inhibiting gas generation. The non-aqueous electrolyte solution comprises a lithium salt and a non-aqueous solvent, and further comprises: a cyclic carbonate compound having an unsaturated bond in a concentration of 0.01 weight % or higher and 8 weight % or lower; and a compound expressed by general formula (Ia) in a concentration of 0.01 weight % or higher and 5 weight % or lower. (in the formula (Ia), R11 and R12 represent, independently of each other, an organic group that is composed of one or more carbon atoms and hydrogen atoms and may optionally contain one or more oxygen atoms but excludes unsaturated bonds, provided that at least either R11 or R12 has an ether linkage. The total number of carbon atoms of R11 and R12 is between 3 and 18, and the total number of oxygen atoms contained in R11 and R12 is between 1 and 6.

Abstract: The invention relates to ionic compounds in which the anionic load has been delocalized. A compound disclosed by the invention includes an anionic portion combined with at least one cationic portion Mm+ in sufficient numbers to ensure overall electronic neutrality; the compound is further comprised of M as a hydroxonium, a nitrosonium NO+, an ammonium —NH4+, a metallic cation with the valence m, an organic cation with the valence m, or an organometallic cation with the valence m. The anionic load is carried by a pentacyclical nucleus of tetrazapentalene derivative bearing electroattractive substituents. The compounds can be used notably for ionic conducting materials, electronic conducting materials, colorant, and the catalysis of various chemical reactions.

Abstract: To provide a positive electrode for a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery having excellent flexibility and capable of increasing the reliability and productivity, and a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery using the positive electrode. The positive electrode for a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery includes an active material layer that contains: a positive-electrode active material; a binder made of a fluorine-contained resin containing a vinylidene fluoride unit; and an electrolyte represented by one of the following general formulae (1) and (2): wherein M represents a metal element, R1 and R2 each represent fluorine or a fluorinated alkyl group having one to three carbon atoms and are identical to or different from each other, and n represents an integer of 1 to 3; wherein M represents a metal element, R3 represents a fluorinated alkylene group having two to four carbon atoms, and n represents an integer of 1 to 3.

Abstract: An electrolyte includes an eutectic mixture composed of (a) a hetero cyclic compound having a predetermined chemistry figure, and (b) an ionizable lithium salt. An electrochemical device having the electrolyte. The eutectic mixture included in the electrolyte exhibits inherent characteristics of an eutectic mixture such as excellent thermal stability and excellent chemical stability, thereby improving the problems such as evaporation, ignition and side reaction of an electrolyte caused by the usage of existing organic solvents.

Abstract: The invention is directed in a first aspect to a sulfur-carbon composite material comprising: (i) a bimodal porous carbon component containing therein a first mode of pores which are mesopores, and a second mode of pores which are micropores; and (ii) elemental sulfur contained in at least a portion of said micropores. The invention is also directed to the aforesaid sulfur-carbon composite as a layer on a current collector material; a lithium ion battery containing the sulfur-carbon composite in a cathode therein; as well as a method for preparing the sulfur-composite material.

Abstract: In the nonaqueous secondary battery of the present invention, a positive electrode mixture layer included in a positive electrode contains a lithium-containing complex oxide defined by the general formula LixM1yM2zM3vO2 (where, M1 represents at least one transition metal element selected from the group consisting of Co, Ni and Mn, M2 represents at least one metal element selected from the group consisting of Mg, Ti, Zr, Ge, Nb, Al and Sn, M3 represents an element other than Li, M1 and M2, 0.97?x<1.02, 0.8?y<1.02, 0.002?z?0.05, and 0?v?0.05) and has a density of 3.5 g/cm3 or more. A nonaqueous electrolyte contains a fluorinated nitrile compound including two or more cyano groups or a cyano group and an ester group.

Abstract: A non-aqueous electrolyte for a lithium battery includes a non-aqueous organic solvent, the organic solvent including one or more of a carbonate-based solvent, an ester-based solvent, an ether-based solvent, and/or a ketone-based solvent, a lithium salt, and a hexafluoroacetylacetone in an amount of about 0.02 parts by weight to about 10 parts by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of the non-aqueous organic solvent.

Abstract: An energy storage device includes a first electrode comprising a first material and a second electrode comprising a second material, at least a portion of the first and second materials forming an interpenetrating network when dispersed in an electrolyte, the electrolyte, the first material and the second material are selected so that the first and second materials exert a repelling force on each other when combined. An electrochemical device, includes a first electrode in electrical communication with a first current collector; a second electrode in electrical communication with a second current collector; and an ionically conductive medium in ionic contact with said first and second electrodes, wherein at least a portion of the first and second electrodes form an interpenetrating network and wherein at least one of the first and second electrodes comprises an electrode structure providing two or more pathways to its current collector.

Abstract: A battery is described. The battery includes an anode, a cathode, a separator disposed between the cathode and the anode, and an electrolyte. The cathode further includes manganese.

Abstract: A battery is described. The battery includes an anode, a cathode, a separator disposed between the cathode and the anode, and an electrolyte. The electrolyte further includes manganese. The manganese is selected from the group consisting of: cesium permanganate (CsMnO4), cesium manganate (Cs2MnO4), magnesium permanganate (Mg(MnO4)2), magnesium manganate (MgMnO4), silver manganate (Ag2MnO4), silver permanganate (AgMnO4), barium manganate (BaMnO4), and barium permanganate (Ba(MnO4)2).

Abstract: An object of the invention is to inhibit the entry of LiOH and Li2CO3during production of a positive electrode, thereby improving the cycle characteristics, storage characteristics, and reliability of a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery. In a method for producing a positive electrode for a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for achieving this object, first, a positive electrode is formed by supporting, on a positive electrode current collector, a positive electrode mixture layer including a lithium-containing composite oxide represented by general formula: LixMyMe1?yO2+? (wherein M represent at least one element selected from the group consisting of Ni, Co, and Mn, Me represents a metallic element different from M, x satisfies 0.98?x?1.10, y satisfies 0.9?y?y 1.0).

Abstract: A battery is described. The battery includes an anode, a cathode, a separator disposed between the cathode and the anode, and an electrolyte. The anode further includes manganese.

Abstract: A lithium ion secondary battery includes: a cathode that stores/releases lithium ion at a potential not lower than an oxidation-reduction equilibrium potential between halogen ion and halogen; an anode that stores/releases lithium ion, preferably containing carbon; and a non-aqueous electrolytic solution composed of a non-aqueous solvent having dissolved therein an electrolyte. The non-aqueous electrolytic solution contains lithium halide or a halogen molecule. Instead of the non-aqueous electrolytic solution, a polymer solid electrolyte containing lithium halide or halogen molecule may be used.