Positive electrode active material particles

Abstract

Provided are positive electrode active material particles having little deterioration. Alternatively, a power storage device with little deterioration is provided. Alternatively, a highly safe power storage device is provided. A positive active material particle includes a first crystal grain, a second crystal grain, and a grain boundary between the first crystal grain and the second crystal grain, where the first crystal grain and the second crystal grain include lithium, a transition metal, and oxygen, and the grain boundary includes magnesium and oxygen. The positive electrode active material has a region in which the ratio of the atomic concentration of magnesium in the grain boundary to the atomic concentration of the transition metal in the first crystal grains and the second crystal grains is 0.010-0.50.

Description

This application is a divisional application of a patent application with an application date of "May 1, 2018", an application number of "201880025517.2", and an invention name of "Positive Electrode Active Material Particles". Technical Field

[0001] One embodiment of the present invention relates to an article, method or manufacturing method. Alternatively, one embodiment of the present invention relates to a process, machine, product or composition of matter. One embodiment of the present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device, a display device, a light-emitting device, a power storage device, a lighting device or an electronic device. In particular, it relates to a positive electrode active material that can be used for a secondary battery, a secondary battery and an electronic device having a secondary battery.

[0002] Note that in this specification, the term "power storage device" refers to any element or device having a power storage function, such as lithium ion secondary batteries (also referred to as secondary batteries), lithium ion capacitors, and electric double layer capacitors.

[0003] Note that in this specification, electronic equipment refers to any device having a power storage device. An electro-optical device having a power storage device, an information terminal device having a power storage device, and the like are all electronic equipment. Background Art

[0004] In recent years, the research and development of various power storage devices such as lithium-ion secondary batteries, lithium-ion capacitors and air batteries has become increasingly popular. In particular, with the development of the semiconductor industry for mobile phones, smart phones, portable information terminals such as notebook personal computers, portable music players, digital cameras, medical equipment, hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), electric vehicles (EV) or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) and other new generation clean energy vehicles, the demand for high-output, large-capacity lithium-ion secondary batteries has increased dramatically, and as a rechargeable energy supply source, it has become an indispensable item in the modern information society.

[0005] Therefore, in order to improve the cycle characteristics and increase the capacity of lithium ion secondary batteries, studies have been conducted on improving the positive electrode active material (Patent Documents 1 and 2).

[0006] In addition, characteristics required of power storage devices include improvement of safety and long-term reliability in various operating environments. [Prior technical literature] [Patent Document]

[0007] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2012-018914 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2016-076454 Summary of the invention Technical problem to be solved by the invention

[0008] There is a demand for improvements in lithium-ion secondary batteries and positive electrode active materials used therein in terms of capacity, cycle characteristics, charge and discharge characteristics, reliability, safety, and cost.

[0009] In view of the above problems, one of the purposes of one embodiment of the present invention is to provide a positive electrode active material particle with less degradation. In addition, one of the purposes of one embodiment of the present invention is to provide a novel positive electrode active material particle. In addition, one of the purposes of one embodiment of the present invention is to provide a storage device with less degradation. In addition, one of the purposes of one embodiment of the present invention is to provide a storage device with high safety. In addition, one of the purposes of one embodiment of the present invention is to provide a novel storage device.

[0010] Note that the description of the above-mentioned purpose does not prevent the existence of other purposes. In addition, one mode of the present invention does not need to achieve all of the above-mentioned purposes. In addition, purposes other than the above-mentioned can be known and extracted from the description of the specification, drawings, claims, etc. Solutions to technical problems

[0011] A positive electrode active material particle according to one embodiment of the present invention includes first crystal grains, second crystal grains, and a grain boundary between the first crystal grains and the second crystal grains, wherein the first crystal grains and the second crystal grains contain lithium, a transition metal, and oxygen, and the grain boundary contains magnesium and oxygen.

[0012] The positive electrode active material particle preferably has a region where the atomic concentration ratio of magnesium to the atomic concentration of the transition metal is 0.010 or more and 0.50 or less.

[0013] In the positive electrode active material particles, it is preferred that the grain boundaries further contain fluorine.

[0014] The positive electrode active material particle preferably has a region where the atomic concentration ratio of fluorine to the atomic concentration of the transition metal is 0.020 or more and 1.00 or less.

[0015] In the positive electrode active material particles, the transition metal preferably includes one or more of iron, cobalt, nickel, manganese, chromium, titanium, vanadium, and niobium. Effects of the Invention

[0016] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a positive electrode active material particle with little degradation can be provided. In addition, a novel positive electrode active material particle can be provided. In addition, a power storage device with little degradation can be provided. In addition, a power storage device with high safety can be provided. In addition, a novel power storage device can be provided. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] [ Fig. 1 ] is a diagram illustrating an example of positive electrode active material particles. [ Fig. 2 ] is a diagram illustrating the concentration distribution in positive electrode active material particles. [ Figure 3 ] is a diagram illustrating an example of a method for producing positive electrode active material particles. [ Fig. 4 ] is a cross-sectional view of an active material layer when a graphene compound is used as a conductive auxiliary agent. [ Fig. 5 ] is a diagram illustrating a coin-type secondary battery. [ Fig. 6 ] is a diagram for explaining a cylindrical secondary battery. [ Fig. 7 ] is a diagram illustrating an example of a secondary battery. [ Fig. 8 ] is a diagram illustrating an example of a secondary battery. [ Fig. 9 ] is a diagram illustrating an example of a secondary battery. [ Fig. 10 ] is a diagram illustrating an example of a secondary battery. [ Fig.11 ] is a diagram illustrating an example of a secondary battery. [ Fig. 12 ] is a diagram illustrating a laminate type secondary battery. [ Fig. 13 ] is a diagram for explaining a laminated type secondary battery. [ Fig.14 ] is a diagram showing the appearance of a secondary battery. [ Fig.15 ] is a diagram showing the appearance of a secondary battery. [Fig. 16] is a diagram illustrating a method for manufacturing a secondary battery. [ Fig. 17 ] is a diagram illustrating a secondary battery that can be bent. [ Fig. 18 ] is a diagram illustrating a secondary battery that can be bent. [Fig. 19] is a diagram illustrating an example of an electronic device. [Fig. 20] is a diagram illustrating an example of an electronic device. [ Fig.21 ] is a diagram illustrating an example of an electronic device. [Fig. 22] is a diagram illustrating an example of an electronic device. [ Fig. 23 ] is a TEM image of a cross section of a positive electrode active material particle according to an example and a schematic diagram thereof. [ Fig. 24 ] is a STEM image of a cross section of a positive electrode active material particle according to an example. [ Fig.25 ] is a diagram illustrating a HAADF-STEM image and EDX point analysis of positive electrode active material particles according to an embodiment. [ Fig.26] is a diagram showing the EDX spectrum and quantitative results of the positive electrode active material particles according to the example. [ Fig. 27 ] is a diagram showing the EDX spectrum and quantitative results of the positive electrode active material particles according to the example. [ Fig.28 ] is a diagram showing the EDX spectrum and quantitative results of the positive electrode active material particles according to the example. [ Fig.29 ] is a diagram showing the EDX spectrum and quantitative results of the positive electrode active material particles according to the example. [ Fig.30 ] is a diagram showing the EDX spectrum and quantitative results of the positive electrode active material particles according to the example. FIG. 31 is an EDX surface analysis image showing the positive electrode active material particles according to the example. FIG. 32 is an EDX surface analysis image showing the positive electrode active material particles according to the example. FIG. 33 is a diagram illustrating EDX line analysis of positive electrode active material particles according to an example. FIG. 34 is a diagram showing the atomic concentration in EDX line analysis of positive electrode active material particles according to the example. FIG. 35 is a diagram showing the atomic concentration in EDX line analysis of positive electrode active material particles according to the example. FIG. 36 is a diagram showing the atomic number ratio in EDX line analysis of positive electrode active material particles according to the example. FIG. 37 is an EDX surface analysis image showing the positive electrode active material particles according to the example. FIG. 38 is an EDX surface analysis image showing the positive electrode active material particles according to the example. FIG. 39 is a diagram showing the atomic concentration in EDX line analysis of positive electrode active material particles according to the example. FIG. 40 is a diagram showing the atomic concentration in EDX line analysis of positive electrode active material particles according to the example. FIG. 41 is a diagram showing the atomic number ratio in EDX line analysis of positive electrode active material particles according to the example. [ Fig. 42 ] is a TEM image showing a cross section of a positive electrode active material particle according to an example and a schematic diagram thereof. [ Fig. 43 ] is a STEM image of a cross section of a positive electrode active material particle according to an example. FIG. 44 is an EDX surface analysis image showing the positive electrode active material particles according to the example. FIG. 45 is an EDX surface analysis image showing the positive electrode active material particles according to the example. [ Fig. 46 ] is a diagram illustrating EDX line analysis of positive electrode active material particles according to an example. FIG. 47 is a diagram showing the atomic concentration in EDX line analysis of positive electrode active material particles according to the example. FIG. 48 is a diagram showing the atomic concentration in EDX line analysis of positive electrode active material particles according to the example. FIG. 49 is a diagram showing the atomic number ratio in EDX line analysis of positive electrode active material particles according to the example. [ Fig. 50 ] is an EDX surface analysis image showing the positive electrode active material particles according to the example. [ Fig. 51 ] is an EDX surface analysis image showing the positive electrode active material particles according to the example. [ Fig. 52 ] is a diagram showing the atomic concentration in EDX line analysis of positive electrode active material particles according to the example. [ Fig. 53 ] is a diagram showing the atomic concentration in EDX line analysis of positive electrode active material particles according to the example. FIG. 54 is a diagram showing the atomic number ratio in EDX line analysis of positive electrode active material particles according to an example. Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0018] Hereinafter, the embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited to the following description, and a person skilled in the art can easily understand that the mode and details can be transformed into various forms. In addition, the present invention should not be interpreted as being limited to the contents described in the following embodiments.

[0019] In addition, in the drawings described in this specification, the size or thickness of each component such as the positive electrode, negative electrode, active material layer, separator, outer packaging body, etc. is sometimes exaggerated for the sake of clarity. Therefore, each component is not limited to its size, nor is it limited to the relative size between each component.

[0020] In addition, in the structure of the present invention described in this specification, the same symbol is used in common between different drawings to represent the same part or the part with the same function, and its repeated description is omitted. In addition, sometimes the same hatching is used to represent the part with the same function without adding a special figure mark.

[0021] In crystallography, numbers are marked with superscripts to indicate crystal planes and orientations. However, in this specification, etc., due to the symbol restrictions in the patent application, - (minus sign) is placed before the numbers to indicate crystal planes and orientations instead of marking the numbers with superscripts. In addition, "[]" indicates individual orientations showing orientations within a crystal, "<>" indicates collective orientations showing all equivalent crystal directions, "()" indicates individual faces showing crystal planes, and "{}" indicates collective faces with equivalent symmetry.

[0022] In this specification and the like, segregation refers to a phenomenon in which the concentration of a certain element (for example, B) is unevenly distributed in a solid containing a plurality of elements (for example, A, B, and C).

[0023] (Implementation Method 1) [Structure of positive electrode active material] Reference Figures 1A to 1C and FIG. 2A to FIG. 2C A positive electrode active material particle 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0024] Figure 1A The appearance of the positive electrode active material particle 100 is shown. The positive electrode active material particle 100 is an amorphous particle. Note that Figure 1A The shape of the positive electrode active material particle 100 shown is just an example and is not limited thereto.

[0025] The positive electrode active material particle 100 includes a plurality of crystal grains 101 and a plurality of crystal grain boundaries 103 . Figure 1B The positive electrode active material particles 100 include crystal grains 101 and grain boundaries 103. Figure 1B The grain boundary 103 is indicated by a dotted line in FIG. 1 , but sometimes the boundary between the grain 101 and the grain boundary 103 is not clear. Note that Figure 1B The shapes and numbers of the crystal grains 101 and grain boundaries 103 shown are merely examples and are not limited thereto.

[0026] The crystal grains 101 are particles with roughly the same crystal orientation within the crystal grains. Adjacent crystal grains 101 have different crystal orientations, and there is a grain boundary 103 between adjacent crystal grains. In other words, the positive electrode active material particle 100 includes a plurality of crystal grains 101 sandwiched between grain boundaries 103, and the positive electrode active material particle 100 can also be referred to as a polycrystalline. The positive electrode active material particle 100 may also include crystal defects 105 or amorphous regions. Note that in this specification, etc., crystal defects refer to bulk defects, surface defects, point defects, or structures in which other elements enter the crystal that can be observed through TEM images, etc. Note that crystal grains are sometimes referred to as crystallites.

[0027] The crystal grains 101 and the grain boundaries 103 in the positive electrode active material particles 100 can be confirmed by using X-ray diffraction (XRD), neutron diffraction, electron diffraction (ED), transmission electron microscope (TEM) images, scanning transmission electron microscope (STEM) images, fast Fourier transform (FFT) analysis of the lattice image obtained corresponding to the TEM image or STEM image, high-angle annular dark field-scanning transmission electron microscope (HAADF-STEM: High-Angle Annular Dark Field Scanning TEM) image, annular bright field-scanning transmission electron microscope (ABF-STEM: Annular Bright-Field Scanning TEM) image, Raman spectroscopy, electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD: Electron Backscatter Diffraction), etc. Note that the electron backscatter diffraction method is sometimes referred to as EBSP (Electron Backscatter Diffraction Pattern). For example, in a TEM image, when the concentration (brightness) of the TEM image is roughly uniform, the crystal orientation is roughly consistent, that is, it can sometimes be judged to be a single crystal. In addition, depending on the crystal orientation, the concentration (brightness) of the TEM image is different, so sometimes it can be judged that the area where the concentration (brightness) changes is a grain boundary. However, it is not necessary to observe a clear boundary between the grain 101 and the grain boundary 103 through various analyses.

[0028] The crystal grains 101 and the crystal grain boundaries 103 have different compositions. The crystal grains 101 contain lithium, a transition metal, and oxygen. The crystal grain boundaries 103 contain magnesium and oxygen. In addition, it is preferred that the crystal grain boundaries 103 further contain fluorine.

[0029] Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Auger electron spectroscopy (AES), electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS), etc. can be used to confirm that the grains 101 and the grain boundaries 103 have different compositions. However, it is not necessary to observe clear boundaries between the grains 101 and the grain boundaries 103 through various analyses. Note that the desired analysis target element may not be detected depending on the analysis method. Or, when the concentration of the analysis target element is extremely low, the analysis target element may not be detected.

[0030] <Grain Boundary> The grain boundary 103 included in the positive electrode active material particle 100 of one embodiment of the present invention contains magnesium and oxygen. The grain boundary 103 includes magnesium oxide. In addition, it is preferred that the grain boundary 103 also contains fluorine. Part of the oxygen in the magnesium oxide can also be replaced by fluorine. By partially replacing the magnesium oxide with fluorine, for example, the diffusivity of lithium can be improved without hindering charging and discharging. By containing fluorine in the grain boundary 103, it is sometimes difficult to dissolve in hydrofluoric acid.

[0031] The grain boundary 103 has a region with a higher magnesium concentration than the crystal grain 101. It can also be said that the grain boundary 103 has a region where magnesium is segregated.

[0032] The grain boundary 103 has a region with a higher fluorine concentration than the crystal grain 101. The grain boundary 103 has a region where fluorine is segregated.

[0033] Figure 2B Show Figure 2A An example of the magnesium concentration distribution between the dashed line A1-A2 of the positive electrode active material particle 100 is shown in FIG. Figure 2C An example of fluorine concentration distribution is shown in FIG. Figure 2B and Figure 2C The horizontal axis represents Figure 2A The distance between the dotted line A1-A2 in FIG. 1 and the vertical axis represent the magnesium concentration (Mg Concentration) and the fluorine concentration (F Concentration), respectively.

[0034] The grain boundary 103 and the vicinity of the grain boundary 103 have regions with higher magnesium and fluorine concentrations than the crystal grain 101. In addition, the crystal defect 105 may also have regions with higher magnesium and fluorine concentrations. Figure 2B and Figure 2C The example in which the grain boundary 103 and the crystal defect 105 have the same concentration is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. In addition, the shape of the concentration distribution of magnesium and fluorine is not limited to Figure 2B and Figure 2C Shape shown.

[0035] Here, the number of transition metal atoms in the crystal grain 101 is represented by Tr-Metal. The number of transition metal atoms in the crystal grain 101 (Tr-Metal) refers to the total number of atoms of each transition metal in the crystal grain 101.

[0036] The positive electrode active material particle 100 preferably has a region where the ratio of the number of magnesium atoms in the grain boundary 103 to the number of transition metal atoms in the grain 101 (Mg / Tr-Metal) is greater than 0.010 and less than 0.50. More preferably, the positive electrode active material particle 100 has a region where Mg / Tr-Metal is greater than 0.020 and less than 0.30. It is further preferred that the positive electrode active material particle 100 has a region where Mg / Tr-Metal is greater than 0.030 and less than 0.20. By having the above-mentioned Mg / Tr-Metal, the degradation of the positive electrode active material can be reduced. In other words, the degradation of the power storage device can be suppressed. In addition, a highly safe power storage device can be provided.

[0037] In this specification, transition metals refer to elements of Groups 3 to 12 of the periodic table. The group numbers are based on the periodic table classified into Groups 1 to 18 in the revised version of the Inorganic Chemical Nomenclature (1989) of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC).

[0038] Generally speaking, as the storage device is repeatedly charged and discharged, side reactions such as the dissolution of transition metals such as cobalt or manganese in the positive electrode active material particles contained in the storage device into the electrolyte, oxygen detachment, and unstable crystal structure will occur, resulting in continuous deterioration of the positive electrode active material particles. When the positive electrode active material particles deteriorate, the deterioration may sometimes progress, such as a decrease in the capacity of the storage device. Note that in this specification, etc., the phenomenon of chemical and structural changes in the positive electrode active material particles such as the dissolution of transition metals in the positive electrode active material particles into the electrolyte, oxygen detachment, and unstable crystal structure is sometimes referred to as degradation of the positive electrode active material particles. In this specification, etc., a decrease in the capacity of the storage device is sometimes referred to as degradation of the storage device.

[0039] The metal dissolved from the positive electrode active material particles is reduced and deposited on the negative electrode, which may hinder the electrode reaction of the negative electrode. When the metal is deposited on the negative electrode, deterioration such as capacity reduction may progress.

[0040] The lattice of the positive electrode active material particles expands and contracts due to the insertion and extraction of lithium accompanying charging and discharging, and sometimes the volume change and distortion of the lattice occur. The volume change and distortion of the lattice cause the positive electrode active material particles to break, sometimes leading to the progress of degradation such as capacity reduction. In addition, the breakage of the positive electrode active material particles sometimes starts from the grain boundary.

[0041] When the temperature inside the power storage device reaches a high temperature and oxygen is released from the positive electrode active material particles, the safety of the power storage device may be impaired. In addition, due to the release of oxygen, the crystal structure of the positive electrode active material particles changes, which may cause degradation such as capacity reduction. Note that due to the insertion and release of lithium accompanying charging and discharging, oxygen may be released from the positive electrode active material particles.

[0042] On the other hand, magnesium oxide is a chemically and structurally stable material. In a storage device such as a lithium-ion secondary battery, the magnesium oxide contained in the positive electrode active material particles itself has little to do with the battery reaction. In other words, magnesium oxide is not easy to be embedded or separated from lithium, so magnesium oxide itself is chemically and structurally stable even after charging and discharging.

[0043] The positive electrode active material particles 100 of one embodiment of the present invention contain magnesium oxide in the grain boundaries 103, which can make the positive electrode active material particles 100 chemically and structurally stable, thereby suppressing structural changes, volume changes and distortions caused by charging and discharging. In other words, the crystal structure of the positive electrode active material particles 100 becomes more stable, and even if charging and discharging are repeated, the changes in the crystal structure can be suppressed. In addition, the cracking of the positive electrode active material particles 100 can be suppressed. In other words, degradation such as capacity reduction can be suppressed, so it is preferred. When the charging voltage is high and the amount of lithium present in the positive electrode during charging becomes less and less, the crystal structure is unstable and easily degraded. Since the crystal structure of the positive electrode active material particles 100 of one embodiment of the present invention is more stable, degradation such as capacity reduction can be suppressed, so it is particularly preferred.

[0044] Since the positive electrode active material particle 100 of one embodiment of the present invention has a stable crystal structure, the elution of transition metal from the positive electrode active material particle can be suppressed. In other words, degradation such as a decrease in capacity can be suppressed, which is preferable.

[0045] In addition, when the positive electrode active material particle 100 of one embodiment of the present invention is broken along the grain boundary, the surface of the positive electrode active material particle after the breakage contains magnesium oxide. That is, the side reaction can also be suppressed in the positive electrode active material after the breakage, thereby reducing the degradation of the positive electrode active material. In other words, the degradation of the storage device can be suppressed.

[0046] The positive electrode active material particle 100 of one embodiment of the present invention contains magnesium oxide in the grain boundary 103, thereby suppressing diffusion of oxygen in the positive electrode active material particle 100 into the grain boundary and suppressing oxygen from being released from the positive electrode active material particle 100. By using the positive electrode active material particle 100, a highly safe power storage device can be provided.

[0047] In addition, when the crystal defect 105 includes magnesium oxide, the crystal structure of the positive electrode active material particle 100 is stabilized, which is preferable.

[0048] The positive electrode active material particle 100 preferably has a region where the ratio of the number of fluorine atoms in the grain boundary 103 to the number of transition metal atoms in the grain 101 (F / Tr-Metal) is greater than 0.020 and less than 1.00. More preferably, the positive electrode active material particle 100 has a region where F / Tr-Metal is greater than 0.040 and less than 0.60. It is further preferred that the positive electrode active material particle 100 has a region where F / Tr-Metal is greater than 0.060 and less than 0.40. By having the above-mentioned F / Tr-Metal, magnesium can be efficiently segregated at the grain boundary and its vicinity. In other words, the degradation of the positive electrode active material can be reduced. The degradation of the storage device can be suppressed. In addition, a storage device with high safety can be provided.

[0049] <Grain> The crystal grains 101 in the positive electrode active material particles 100 of one embodiment of the present invention contain lithium, a transition metal, and oxygen. For example, the crystal grains 101 contain a composite oxide containing lithium, a transition metal, and oxygen. In addition, as the transition metal, one or more of iron, cobalt, nickel, manganese, chromium, titanium, vanadium, niobium, etc. can be used.

[0050] As the crystal grains 101, for example, a composite oxide having a layered rock salt type crystal structure or a spinel type crystal structure can be used. In addition, as the crystal grains 101, for example, a polyanion positive electrode material can be used. As the polyanion positive electrode material, for example, a material having an olivine type crystal structure and a Nasicon material can be cited. In addition, as the crystal grains 101, for example, a positive electrode material containing sulfur can be used.

[0051] Various composite oxides can be used as the crystal grains 101. For example, compounds such as LiFeO2, LiCoO2, LiNiO2, LiMn2O4, Li2MnO3, V2O5, Cr2O5, and MnO2 can be used.

[0052] As a material having a layered rock salt type crystal structure, for example, a composite oxide represented by LiMO2 can be used. The element M is preferably selected from one or more of Co and Ni. LiCoO2 is preferred because it has the advantages of large capacity, stability in the atmosphere, and thermal stability. In addition, as the element M, in addition to one or more selected from Co and Ni, one or more selected from Al and Mn can also be included.

[0053] For example, LiNi x Mn y Co z O w (For example, x, y, z, and w are respectively x=y=z=1 / 3 or in the vicinity thereof, and w=2 or in the vicinity thereof). x Mn y Co z O w (For example, x, y, z, and w are respectively x=0.8 or in the vicinity thereof, y=0.1 or in the vicinity thereof, z=0.1 or in the vicinity thereof, and w=2 or in the vicinity thereof). x Mn y Co z O w (For example, x, y, z, and w are respectively x=0.5 or in the vicinity, y=0.3 or in the vicinity, z=0.2 or in the vicinity, and w=2 or in the vicinity). x Mn y Co z O w (For example, x, y, z, and w are respectively x=0.6 or in the vicinity, y=0.2 or in the vicinity, z=0.2 or in the vicinity, and w=2 or in the vicinity). x Mn y Co z O w (For example, x, y, z and w are respectively x=0.4 or thereabouts, y=0.4 or thereabouts, z=0.2 or thereabouts, and w=2 or thereabouts).

[0054] “Nearby” refers to, for example, a range greater than 0.9 times a certain value and less than 1.1 times the value.

[0055] As the crystal grain 101, the following materials can be used: a material in which a part of the transition metal or lithium contained in the crystal grain 101 is replaced with one or more elements selected from Fe, Co, Ni, Cr, Al, Mg, etc.; a material in which the crystal grain 101 is doped with one or more elements selected from Fe, Co, Ni, Cr, Al, Mg, etc.

[0056] As a material having a spinel crystal structure, for example, a composite oxide represented by LiM2O4 can be used. As the element M, Mn is preferably included, for example, LiMn2O4 can be used. In addition, by containing Ni as the element M in addition to Mn, the discharge voltage and energy density of the secondary battery can sometimes be improved, so it is preferred. In addition, it is preferred to mix a small amount of lithium nickel oxide (LiNiO2 or LiNi) with a lithium-containing material having a spinel crystal structure containing manganese such as LiMn2O4. 1- x M x O2 (M=Co, Al, etc.)), thereby improving the characteristics of the secondary battery.

[0057] For example, the average particle size of the primary particles of the positive electrode active material is preferably 1 nm or more and 100 μm or less, more preferably 50 nm or more and 50 μm or less, and even more preferably 1 μm or more and 30 μm or less. 2 / g or more and 20m 2 / g or less. In addition, the average particle size of the secondary particles is preferably 5 μm or more and 50 μm or less. In addition, the average particle size can be measured by observation using a scanning electron microscope (SEM: Scanning Electron Microscope) or TEM or by a particle size distribution analyzer using a laser diffraction and scattering method. In addition, the specific surface area can be measured using a gas adsorption method.

[0058] A conductive material such as a carbon layer may also be provided on the surface of the positive electrode active material. By providing a conductive material such as a carbon layer, the conductivity of the electrode can be improved. For example, by mixing carbohydrates such as glucose when roasting the positive electrode active material, a carbon layer covering the positive electrode active material can be formed. In addition, as a conductive material, graphene, multilayer graphene, graphene oxide (GO: Graphene Oxide) or RGO (Reduced Graphene Oxide) can be used. Here, RGO refers to a compound obtained by reducing graphene oxide (GO), for example.

[0059] A layer including one or more of an oxide and a fluoride may be provided on the surface of the positive electrode active material. The oxide may have a composition different from that of the crystal grain 101. Alternatively, the oxide may have the same composition as that of the crystal grain 101.

[0060] As a polyanion cathode material, a composite oxide containing oxygen, element X, metal A, and metal M can be used, for example. Metal M is one or more of Fe, Mn, Co, Ni, Ti, V, and Nb; metal A is one or more of Li, Na, and Mg; and element X is one or more of S, P, Mo, W, As, and Si.

[0061] As a material having an olivine-type crystal structure, a composite material (general formula: LiMPO4, where M is one or more of Fe(II), Mn(II), Co(II), and Ni(II))) can be used, for example. As typical examples of LiMPO4, LiFePO4, LiNiPO4, LiCoPO4, LiMnPO4, LiFe a Ni b PO4, LiFe a Co b PO4, LiFe a Mn b PO4, LiNi a Co b PO4, LiNi a Mn b PO4 (where a + b is 1 or less, 0 < a < 1, 0 < b < 1), LiFe c Ni d Co e PO4, LiFe c Ni d Mn e PO4, LiNi c Co d Mn e PO4 (where c + d + e is 1 or less, 0 < c < 1, 0 < d < 1, 0 < e < 1), LiFe f Ni g Co h Mn i PO4 (where f + g + h + i is 1 or less, 0 < f < 1, 0 < g < 1, 0 < h < 1, 0 < i < 1), and other lithium compounds.

[0062] In particular, LiFePO4 preferably satisfies the required conditions for a cathode active material, such as safety, stability, high capacity density, high potential, and the presence of lithium ions that can be intercalated and deintercalated during initial oxidation (charging).

[0063] For example, the average particle diameter of the primary particles of the cathode active material having an olivine-type crystal structure is preferably 1 nm or more and 20 μm or less, more preferably 10 nm or more and 5 μm or less, and further preferably 50 nm or more and 2 μm or less. In addition, the specific surface area is preferably 1 m 2Above / g and 20 m 2 Below / g. Additionally, it is preferable that the average particle diameter of the secondary particles is 5 μm or more and 50 μm or less.

[0064] Alternatively, a composite material such as a general formula Li (2-j) MSiO4 (M is one or more of Fe(II), Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II) and 0 ≤ j ≤ 2) can be used. As a typical example of the general formula Li (2-j) MSiO4, there are Li (2-j) FeSiO4, Li (2-j) NiSiO4, Li (2-j) CoSiO4, Li (2-j) MnSiO4, Li (2-j) Fe k Ni l SiO4, Li (2-j) Fe k Co l SiO4, Li (2-j) Fe k Mn l SiO4, Li (2-j) Ni k Co l SiO4, Li (2-j) Ni k Mn l SiO4 (k + l is 1 or less, 0 < k < 1, 0 < l < 1), Li (2-j) Fe m Ni n Co q SiO4, Li (2-j) Fe m Ni n Mn q SiO4, Li (2-j) Ni m Co n Mn q SiO4 (m + n + q is 1 or less, 0 < m < 1, 0 < n < 1, 0 < q < 1), Li (2-j) Fe r Ni s Co t Mn u SiO4 (r + s + t + u is 1 or less, 0 < r < 1, 0 < s < 1, 0 < t < 1, 0 < u < 1), etc.

[0065] In addition, a material represented by the general formula A xNasicon type compounds represented by M2(XO4)3(A=Li, Na, Mg, M=Fe, Mn, Ti, V, Nb, X=S, P, Mo, W, As, Si). As Nasicon type compounds, there are Fe2(MnO4)3, Fe2(SO4)3, Li3Fe2(PO4)3, etc. In addition, as the crystal grains 101, compounds represented by the general formula Li2MPO4F, Li2MP2O7, Li5MO4(M=Fe, Mn) can be used.

[0066] In addition, as the crystal grains 101, perovskite fluorides such as NaFeF3 and FeF3, metal chalcogenides (sulfides, selenides, tellurides) such as TiS2 and MoS2, oxides having an inverse spinel crystal structure such as LiMVO4, vanadium oxides (V2O5, V6O 13 , LiV3O8, etc.), manganese oxides, organic sulfur compounds and other materials.

[0067] In addition, as the crystal particles 101, a borate positive electrode material represented by the general formula LiMBO3 (M is one or more of Fe(II), Mn(II), and Co(II)) can also be used.

[0068] In addition, as the crystal grains 101, for example, a solid solution of a combination of a plurality of composite oxides may be used. a O2 and Li2M b O3 solid solution (M a 、M b are independently selected from transition metals) are called lithium excess oxides. For example, LiNi x Mn y Co z The solid solution of O2 (x, y, z>0, x+y+z=1) and Li2MnO3 serves as grains 101.

[0069] In addition, as the crystal grain 101, a crystal grain having a composition formula of Li a Mn b M c O dA lithium manganese composite oxide represented by . Here, the element M is preferably a metal element other than lithium and manganese or silicon and phosphorus, and nickel is more preferably used. In addition, when measuring the particles of the lithium manganese composite oxide as a whole, it is preferred that 0 <a / (b+c)<2、c>0 and 0.26≤(b+c) / d<0.5 are satisfied during discharge. In addition, in order to achieve a large capacity, the lithium manganese composite oxide preferably includes regions where the crystal structure, crystal orientation or oxygen content is different in the surface and center. In order to form the above-mentioned lithium manganese composite oxide, for example, it is preferred to satisfy 1.6≤a≤1.848, 0.19≤c / b≤0.935, and 2.5≤d≤3. In addition, it is particularly preferred to use a composition formula Li 1.68 Mn 0.8062 Ni 0.318 In this specification, the composition formula Li 1.68 Mn 0.8062 Ni 0.318 The lithium manganese composite oxide represented by O3 refers to a lithium manganese composite oxide formed by setting the ratio (molar ratio) of the raw material amount to Li2CO3:MnCO3:NiO=0.84:0.8062:0.318. 1.68 Mn 0.8062 Ni 0.318 O3 indicates, but sometimes slightly different from that composition.

[0070] The composition of metals, silicon, phosphorus, etc. of the entire particles of lithium manganese composite oxide can be measured, for example, by ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry). In addition, the composition of oxygen of the entire particles of lithium manganese composite oxide can be measured, for example, by EDX (energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy). In addition, the composition of oxygen of the entire particles of lithium manganese composite oxide can also be calculated by valence evaluation of fusion gas analysis and XAFS (X-ray Absorption Fine Structure) analysis together with ICP-MS analysis. In addition, lithium manganese composite oxide refers to an oxide containing at least lithium and manganese, and may also contain at least one element of chromium, cobalt, aluminum, nickel, iron, magnesium, molybdenum, zinc, indium, gallium, copper, titanium, niobium, silicon and phosphorus.

[0071] In addition, as carrier ions, sodium, potassium, strontium, barium, beryllium, etc. may be used instead of lithium. For example, a layered oxide containing sodium may be used.

[0072] As a material containing sodium, for example, NaFeO2, Na 2 / 3 ​[Fe 1 / 2 Mn 1 / 2 ]O2、Na 2 / 3 [Ni 1 / 3 Mn 2 / 3 ]O2, Na2Fe2(SO4)3, Na3V2(PO4)3, Na2FePO4F, NaVPO4F, NaMPO4 (M is one or more of Fe(II), Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II)), Na2FePO4F, Na4Co3(PO4)2P2O7, etc., containing sodium, are used as positive electrode active materials.

[0073] In addition, metal sulfides containing lithium may be used as the positive electrode active material, for example, Li2TiS3, Li3NbS4, etc. may be mentioned.

[0074] In the above description, an example is described in which the positive electrode active material particles 100 include the crystal grains 101 and the crystal grain boundaries 103, but one embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this. Figure 1C As shown, the positive electrode active material particle 100 may also include a region 107. The region 107 may be provided, for example, in a manner that contacts at least a portion of the crystal grain 101. The region 107 may be a coating film containing carbon such as a graphene compound, or a coating film containing lithium or a decomposition product of an electrolyte. When the region 107 is a coating film containing carbon, the conductivity between the positive electrode active material particles 100 and the conductivity between the positive electrode active material particles 100 and the current collector may be improved. When the region 107 is a coating film containing lithium or a decomposition product of an electrolyte, excessive reaction with the electrolyte may be suppressed and the cycle characteristics when it is used in a secondary battery may be improved.

[0075] When the particle size of the positive electrode active material particle 100 is too large, lithium is not easy to diffuse. When the particle size of the positive electrode active material particle 100 is too small, it will cause problems such as reduced volume density of the electrode and excessive reaction with the electrolyte. For this reason, the particle size is preferably greater than 1 μm and less than 100 μm, and more preferably greater than 10 μm and less than 70 μm. Here, the particle size refers to, for example, a value (D50) of 50% cumulatively based on volume.

[0076] [Method for producing positive electrode active material] Reference Figure 3 A method for producing a positive electrode active material particle 100 including a crystal grain 101 and a crystal grain boundary 103 is described. The crystal grain 101 includes a composite oxide containing lithium, a transition metal (M), and oxygen. The crystal grain boundary 103 contains magnesium, fluorine, and oxygen.

[0077] First, starting materials are prepared (step S11 ). Specifically, a lithium source, a transition metal (M) source, a magnesium source, and a fluorine source are weighed respectively.

[0078] As the lithium source, for example, lithium carbonate, lithium fluoride, lithium hydroxide, lithium oxide or the like can be used.

[0079] As the transition metal (M) source, for example, one or more of cobalt compounds, nickel compounds, manganese compounds, iron compounds, vanadium compounds, titanium compounds, molybdenum compounds, zinc compounds, indium compounds, gallium compounds, copper compounds, niobium compounds and the like can be used.

[0080] As the cobalt compound, for example, one or more of cobalt oxide, cobalt hydroxide, cobalt oxyhydroxide, cobalt carbonate, cobalt oxalate, cobalt sulfate, and the like can be used.

[0081] As the nickel compound, for example, one or more of nickel oxide, nickel hydroxide, nickel carbonate, nickel chloride, nickel bromide, nickel iodide, nickel sulfate, nickel nitrate, nickel formate, and the like can be used.

[0082] As the manganese compound, for example, one or more of manganese oxide, manganese hydroxide, manganese carbonate, manganese chloride, manganese iodide, manganese sulfate, and manganese nitrate can be used.

[0083] As the iron compound, for example, one or more of iron fluoride, iron chloride, iron bromide, iron iodide, iron sulfate, iron phosphate, iron oxalate, iron acetate, and the like can be used.

[0084] As the vanadium compound, for example, one or more of vanadium oxide, vanadium hydroxide, vanadium chloride, and vanadium sulfate can be used.

[0085] As the titanium compound, for example, one or more of titanium fluoride, titanium chloride, titanium bromide, titanium iodide, titanium oxide, titanium sulfide, titanium sulfate, and the like can be used.

[0086] As the molybdenum compound, for example, one or more of molybdenum oxide, diammonium molybdate, phosphomolybdic acid, and the like can be used.

[0087] As the zinc compound, for example, one or more of zinc oxide, zinc hydroxide, zinc nitrate, zinc sulfate, zinc chloride, zinc carbonate and the like can be used.

[0088] As the indium compound, for example, one or more of indium chloride, indium sulfate, indium nitrate, indium oxide, indium hydroxide, and the like can be used.

[0089] As the gallium compound, for example, one or more of gallium chloride, gallium fluoride, and the like can be used.

[0090] As the copper compound, for example, one or more of copper sulfate, copper chloride, copper nitrate, and the like can be used.

[0091] As the niobium compound, for example, one or more of niobium oxide, niobium chloride, niobium oxysulfate, niobium fluoride, and the like can be used.

[0092] As the magnesium source, for example, one or more of magnesium oxide, magnesium fluoride, magnesium hydroxide, magnesium carbonate, and the like can be used.

[0093] As the fluorine source, for example, one or more of lithium fluoride, magnesium fluoride, etc. can be used. That is, lithium fluoride can be used as both a lithium source and a fluorine source, and magnesium fluoride can be used as both a magnesium source and a fluorine source.

[0094] In addition, when the crystal grains 101 include a metal other than the transition metal in addition to the transition metal (M), the metal source other than the transition metal is weighed. When the metal other than the transition metal is aluminum, an aluminum compound can be used as the metal source, for example. As the aluminum compound, one or more of aluminum oxide, aluminum hydroxide, aluminum carbonate, aluminum chloride, aluminum iodide, aluminum sulfate, aluminum nitrate, etc. can be used.

[0095] The atomic number ratio of the transition metal (M) to magnesium in the raw material is described. The ratio m of the atomic number of magnesium Mg(r) in the raw material relative to the atomic number of the transition metal M(r) in the raw material is greater than 0.0050 and less than 0.050, that is, in the atomic number of transition metal M(r): the atomic number of magnesium Mg(r) = 1.0:m, preferably 0.0050≤m≤0.050. Furthermore, the atomic number ratio m of magnesium relative to the atomic number of the transition metal is preferably 0.010 or thereabouts (1.0% or thereabouts). By adopting the above atomic number ratio, a positive electrode active material containing magnesium in the grain boundary 103 can be efficiently manufactured. In addition, when multiple transition metals are used as raw materials, the total number of multiple transition metal atoms can be used as the atomic number of the above transition metal M(r) for calculation.

[0096] The term "nearby" refers to a value that is greater than 0.9 times the above value and less than 1.1 times the above value.

[0097] The atomic number ratio of magnesium to fluorine in the raw material is described. The ratio n of the atomic number of fluorine F(r) to the atomic number of magnesium Mg(r) in the raw material is greater than 1.50 and less than 4.0, that is, in the atomic number of magnesium Mg(r): the atomic number of fluorine F(r) = 1.0:n, preferably 1.50≤n≤4.0. Furthermore, the atomic number ratio n of fluorine to the atomic number of magnesium is preferably 2.0 or thereabouts, that is, the atomic number of magnesium Mg(r): the atomic number of fluorine F(r) is preferably 1.0:2.0 or thereabouts. By adopting the above atomic number ratio, magnesium and fluorine can be efficiently segregated at the grain boundary 103.

[0098] The atomic number ratio of transition metal, magnesium and fluorine in the raw material can be expressed by Formula 1. Here, m represents the ratio of the atomic number of magnesium Mg(r) to the atomic number of transition metal M(r). As described above, preferably 0.0050≤m≤0.050, more preferably m=0.010 or its vicinity. n represents the ratio of the atomic number of fluorine F(r) to the atomic number of magnesium Mg(r). As described above, preferably 1.50≤n≤4.0, more preferably n=2.0 or its vicinity.

[0099] [Formula 1] M(r):Mg(r):F(r)=1.0:m:m×n…(1)

[0100] The following is an example of the raw material ratio when LiCoO2 is produced as a positive electrode active material particle. The atomic number ratio m of magnesium relative to the atomic number of cobalt is set to 0.010. The atomic number ratio n of fluorine relative to the atomic number of magnesium is set to 2.0. According to Formula 1, the atomic number ratio of cobalt, magnesium and fluorine in the raw material can be set to Co:Mg:F=1.0:0.010:0.020.

[0101] In addition, the atomic ratio of the raw materials may not match the composition of the positive electrode active material particles 100 obtained by synthesis.

[0102] As the mol ratio of the lithium compound and the transition metal (M) compound in the raw material, the value corresponding to the estimated grain composition can be used. In addition, for example, when the lithium composition of the grains obtained relative to the mol ratio of the lithium compound in the raw material is small, the mol ratio of the lithium compound in the raw material can be increased.

[0103] Next, the weighed starting materials are mixed (step S12). For example, the mixing can be performed using a ball mill, a sand mill, or the like.

[0104] Next, the material mixed in step S12 is first heated (step S13). The first heating is preferably performed at a temperature of 800°C or more and 1050°C or less, more preferably 900°C or more and 1000°C or less. The heating time is preferably 2 hours or more and 20 hours or less. The first heating is preferably performed in an oxygen-containing atmosphere. For example, it is preferably performed in a dry air atmosphere.

[0105] Through the first heating of step S13, a composite oxide containing lithium and a transition metal (M) contained in the crystal grain 101 can be synthesized. In addition, through the first heating, a part of magnesium and fluorine contained in the starting material is segregated in the surface layer of the composite oxide containing lithium and a transition metal (M). However, at this time, another part of magnesium and fluorine is solid-dissolved in the composite oxide containing lithium and a transition metal (M).

[0106] Next, the material heated in step S13 is cooled to room temperature (step S14 ). After cooling, the synthesized material is preferably pulverized to reduce the particle size of the positive electrode active material particles 100 .

[0107] Next, the material cooled in step S14 is subjected to a second heating (step S15). The second heating is preferably carried out at a predetermined temperature for a holding time of 100 hours or less, more preferably for 1 hour or more and 70 hours or less, further preferably for 2 hours or more and 50 hours or less, and more preferably for 2 hours or more and 35 hours or less. The predetermined temperature is preferably 500°C or more and 1200°C or less, more preferably 700°C or more and 1000°C or less, and further preferably about 800°C. The second heating is preferably carried out in an oxygen atmosphere. For example, it is preferably carried out in a dry air atmosphere.

[0108] By performing the second heating of step S15 , segregation of magnesium and fluorine contained in the starting material to the grain boundaries can be promoted.

[0109] Finally, the material heated in S15 is cooled to room temperature and recovered (step S16 ), thereby obtaining the positive electrode active material particles 100 .

[0110] As described above, by mixing a magnesium source and a fluorine source as starting materials, a positive electrode active material containing magnesium oxide at the grain boundaries 103 can be efficiently produced.

[0111] In addition, by mixing a magnesium source and a fluorine source as starting materials, magnesium can be easily segregated to the grain boundaries 103 .

[0112] When oxygen bonded to magnesium is substituted with fluorine, magnesium may easily move around the substituted fluorine.

[0113] Furthermore, by adding magnesium fluoride to magnesium oxide, the melting point may be lowered. When the melting point is lowered, atoms are more likely to move during the heat treatment.

[0114] Furthermore, fluorine has a greater electronegativity than oxygen. Therefore, even in a stable compound such as magnesium oxide, the addition of fluorine may cause a charge deviation and weaken the bond between magnesium and oxygen.

[0115] For the above reasons, by mixing the magnesium source and the fluorine source as starting materials, magnesium is facilitated to move and segregate to the grain boundaries 103 .

[0116] By using the positive electrode active material particles 100 described in this embodiment, a secondary battery with little degradation and high safety can be manufactured. This embodiment can be used in combination with other embodiments as appropriate.

[0117] (Implementation Method 2) In this embodiment, examples of materials that can be used for a secondary battery including the positive electrode active material 100 described in the above embodiment are described. In this embodiment, a secondary battery in which a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and an electrolyte are surrounded by an outer casing is described as an example.

[0118] [positive electrode] The positive electrode includes a positive electrode active material layer and a positive electrode current collector.

[0119] <Positive Electrode Active Material Layer> The positive electrode active material layer contains positive electrode active material particles. In addition, the positive electrode active material layer may also contain a conductive auxiliary agent and a binder.

[0120] As the positive electrode active material particles, the positive electrode active material particles 100 described in the above embodiment can be used. By using the positive electrode active material particles 100 described in the above embodiment, a secondary battery with little degradation and high safety can be realized.

[0121] As the conductive auxiliary agent, a carbon material, a metal material or a conductive ceramic material can be used. In addition, a fibrous material can also be used as the conductive auxiliary agent. The proportion of the conductive auxiliary agent in the total amount of the active material layer is preferably 1 wt% or more and 10 wt% or less, and more preferably 1 wt% or more and 5 wt% or less.

[0122] By using a conductive additive, a conductive network can be formed in the electrode. By using a conductive additive, a conductive path between positive electrode active material particles can be maintained. By adding a conductive additive to the active material layer, an active material layer with high electrical conductivity can be realized.

[0123] As the conductive aid, for example, natural graphite, artificial graphite such as mesophase carbon microbeads, carbon fiber, etc. can be used. As the carbon fiber, for example, carbon fiber such as mesophase pitch carbon fiber, isotropic pitch carbon fiber, etc. can be used. As the carbon fiber, carbon nanofibers or carbon nanotubes can be used. For example, carbon nanotubes can be manufactured by vapor phase growth method, etc. As the conductive aid, for example, carbon materials such as carbon black (acetylene black (AB), etc.), graphite (black lead) particles, graphene or fullerene can be used. In addition, for example, metal powders or metal fibers of copper, nickel, aluminum, silver, gold, etc., conductive ceramic materials, etc. can be used.

[0124] In addition, a graphene compound may also be used as a conductive auxiliary agent.

[0125] Graphene compounds sometimes have excellent electrical properties such as high conductivity and excellent physical properties such as high flexibility and high mechanical strength. In addition, graphene compounds have a planar shape. Graphene compounds can form surface contacts with low contact resistance. Graphene compounds sometimes have very high conductivity even if they are thin, so a conductive path can be formed efficiently in a small amount in the active material layer. Therefore, by using a graphene compound as a conductive aid, the contact area between the active material and the conductive aid can be increased, so it is preferred. In addition, sometimes by using a graphene compound as a conductive aid, the resistance can be reduced, so it is preferred. Here, it is particularly preferred to use, for example, graphene, multilayer graphene or Reduced Graphene Oxide (hereinafter, RGO) as the graphene compound. Here, RGO refers to a compound obtained by reducing graphene oxide (GO: Graphene Oxide), for example.

[0126] When using active material particles with a small particle size, for example, when using active material particles with a particle size of less than 1 μm, the specific surface area of ​​the active material particles is large, so more conductive paths connecting the active material particles are required. Therefore, the amount of conductive aid increases, and sometimes the content of active material decreases. When the content of active material decreases, the capacity of the secondary battery also decreases. In this case, since it is not necessary to reduce the content of active material, it is particularly preferred to use a graphene compound that can efficiently form a conductive path even in a small amount.

[0127] Hereinafter, an example of a cross-sectional structure of an active material layer 200 including a graphene compound as a conductive auxiliary agent will be described as an example.

[0128] Figure 4A 2 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the active material layer 200. The active material layer 200 includes granular positive electrode active material particles 100, a graphene compound 201 used as a conductive aid, and a binder (not shown). Here, as the graphene compound 201, for example, graphene or multilayer graphene can be used. In addition, the graphene compound 201 preferably has a sheet shape. The graphene compound 201 can be formed into a sheet in a manner that a plurality of multilayer graphenes or (and) a plurality of single-layer graphenes partially overlap.

[0129] In the longitudinal cross section of the active material layer 200, as shown in FIG. Figure 4A As shown in FIG. 2 , the flake-shaped graphene compound 201 is dispersed roughly uniformly inside the active material layer 200. Figure 4AIn the figure, although the graphene compound 201 is schematically represented by a thick line, in fact, the graphene compound 201 is a thin film having a thickness of a single layer or multiple layers of carbon molecules. Since the plurality of graphene compounds 201 are formed in a manner of wrapping or covering the plurality of granular positive electrode active material particles 100 or in a manner of attaching to the surface of the plurality of granular positive electrode active material particles 100, the graphene compound 201 is in surface contact with the positive electrode active material 100.

[0130] Here, by combining a plurality of graphene compounds with each other, a meshed graphene compound sheet (hereinafter referred to as a graphene compound net or graphene net) can be formed. When the graphene net covers the active material, the graphene net can be used as an adhesive to combine the compounds with each other. Therefore, the amount of the adhesive can be reduced or the adhesive can be omitted, thereby increasing the proportion of the active material in the electrode volume or the electrode weight. In other words, the capacity of the storage device can be increased.

[0131] Here, it is preferred that graphene oxide is used as the graphene compound 201, the graphene oxide and the active material are mixed to form a layer to be the active material layer 200, and then reduced. By using graphene oxide with extremely high dispersibility in a polar solvent in the formation of the graphene compound 201, the graphene compound 201 can be dispersed roughly uniformly in the active material layer 200. The solvent is volatilized and removed from the dispersion medium containing the uniformly dispersed graphene oxide, and the graphene oxide is reduced, so that the graphene compounds 201 remaining in the active material layer 200 partially overlap each other and are dispersed in a manner of forming surface contact, thereby forming a three-dimensional conductive path. In addition, the reduction of graphene oxide can also be performed, for example, by heat treatment or using a reducing agent.

[0132] Therefore, unlike granular conductive additives such as acetylene black that form point contact with the active material, the graphene compound 201 can form a surface contact with low contact resistance, so the conductivity between the granular positive electrode active material particles 100 and the graphene compound 201 can be improved with a smaller amount of graphene compound 201 than a general conductive additive. Therefore, the ratio of the positive electrode active material particles 100 in the active material layer 200 can be increased. As a result, the discharge capacity of the power storage device can be increased.

[0133] As the adhesive, preferably used are rubber materials such as styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR), styrene-isoprene-styrene rubber, acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber, butadiene rubber, ethylene-propylene-diene copolymer, etc. Fluorine rubber can also be used as the adhesive.

[0134] In addition, as a binder, for example, a water-soluble polymer is preferably used. As a water-soluble polymer, for example, polysaccharides can be used. As polysaccharides, cellulose derivatives such as carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), methyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, diacetyl cellulose, regenerated cellulose, starch, etc. can be used. It is more preferred to use these water-soluble polymers and the above-mentioned rubber material in combination.

[0135] Alternatively, as the adhesive, it is preferred to use materials such as polystyrene, polymethyl acrylate, polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), sodium polyacrylate, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), polyethylene oxide (PEO), polypropylene oxide, polyimide, polyvinyl chloride, polytetrafluoroethylene, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyisobutylene, polyethylene terephthalate, nylon, polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), polyacrylonitrile (PAN), ethylene propylene diene monomer polymer, polyvinyl acetate, and nitrocellulose.

[0136] As the binder, a plurality of the above-mentioned materials may be used in combination.

[0137] For example, it is also possible to combine materials with other materials that have a particularly high viscosity regulating function. For example, although rubber materials and the like have high cohesive force and high elasticity, it is sometimes difficult to regulate viscosity when mixed in a solvent. In such a case, for example, it is preferably mixed with a material with a particularly high viscosity regulating function. As a material with a particularly high viscosity regulating function, for example, a water-soluble polymer can be used. In addition, as a water-soluble polymer with particularly good viscosity regulating function, the above-mentioned polysaccharides can be used, for example, cellulose derivatives such as carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), methyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose and diacetyl cellulose, regenerated cellulose, and starch can be used.

[0138] Note that cellulose derivatives such as carboxymethyl cellulose, for example, can be easily used as viscosity modifiers by being converted into salts such as sodium salts and ammonium salts of carboxymethyl cellulose to improve their solubility. Due to the increased solubility, the dispersibility of active materials and other components can be improved when forming a slurry for an electrode. In this specification, cellulose and cellulose derivatives used as binders for electrodes include their salts.

[0139] By dissolving a water-soluble polymer in water to stabilize its viscosity, the active material and other materials used as a binder combination, such as styrene-butadiene rubber, can be stably dispersed in an aqueous solution. Since the water-soluble polymer has functional groups, it is expected to be easily and stably attached to the surface of the active material. Most cellulose derivatives such as carboxymethyl cellulose have functional groups such as hydroxyl and carboxyl. Because of the functional groups, the polymer is expected to interact with each other and widely cover the surface of the active material.

[0140] When the binder covering or contacting the surface of the active material forms a film, it is also expected to be used as a passivation film to exert an effect of inhibiting the decomposition of the electrolyte. Here, the passivation film is a film that has no conductivity or extremely low conductivity. For example, when the passivation film is formed on the surface of the active material, it inhibits the decomposition of the electrolyte at the battery reaction potential. More preferably, the passivation film can transmit lithium ions while inhibiting conductivity.

[0141] <Positive Electrode Current Collector> As the positive electrode current collector, materials with high conductivity such as stainless steel, gold, platinum, aluminum, titanium and their alloys can be used. In addition, the material used for the positive electrode current collector is preferably not dissolved due to the potential of the positive electrode. In addition, aluminum alloys to which elements such as silicon, titanium, neodymium, scandium, and molybdenum that improve heat resistance are added can also be used. In addition, metal elements that react with silicon to form silicides can also be used. As metal elements that react with silicon to form silicides, there are zirconium, titanium, hafnium, vanadium, niobium, tantalum, chromium, molybdenum, tungsten, cobalt, nickel, etc. The current collector can appropriately have shapes such as foil, plate (sheet), mesh, punched metal mesh, drawn metal mesh, etc. The thickness of the current collector is preferably 5 μm or more and 30 μm or less.

[0142] [negative electrode] The negative electrode includes a negative electrode active material layer and a negative electrode current collector. The negative electrode active material layer may also include a conductive additive and a binder.

[0143] <Negative Electrode Active Material> As the negative electrode active material, for example, an alloy material or a carbon material can be used.

[0144] As the negative electrode active material, an element that can perform a charge and discharge reaction by alloying / de-alloying reaction with lithium can be used. For example, a material containing at least one of silicon, tin, gallium, aluminum, germanium, lead, antimony, bismuth, silver, zinc, cadmium and indium can be used. The capacity of such an element is larger than that of carbon, and in particular, the theoretical capacity of silicon is large, which is 4200mAh / g. Therefore, silicon is preferably used for the negative electrode active material. In addition, compounds containing these elements can also be used. For example, SiO, Mg2Si, Mg2Ge, SnO, SnO2, Mg2Sn, SnS2, V2Sn3, FeSn2, CoSn2, Ni3Sn2, Cu6Sn5, Ag3Sn, Ag3Sb, Ni2MnSb, CeSb3, LaSn3, La3Co2Sn7, CoSb3, InSb and SbSn can be cited. Elements that can undergo charge and discharge reactions through alloying / de-alloying reactions with lithium, compounds containing the elements, and the like are sometimes referred to as alloy-based materials.

[0145] In this specification, SiO refers to silicon monoxide, for example. Alternatively, SiO may also be represented as SiO x Here, x preferably represents 1 or a value in the vicinity thereof. For example, x is preferably 0.2 or more and 1.5 or less, and more preferably 0.3 or more and 1.2 or less.

[0146] As the carbon-based material, graphite, easily graphitizable carbon (soft carbon), hardly graphitizable carbon (hard carbon), carbon nanotube, graphene, carbon black, and the like can be used.

[0147] As graphite, artificial graphite or natural graphite can be mentioned. As artificial graphite, for example, mesocarbon microbeads (MCMB), coke-based artificial graphite, pitch-based artificial graphite, etc. can be mentioned. Here, spherical graphite with a spherical shape can be used as artificial graphite. For example, MCMB sometimes has a spherical shape, so it is preferred. In addition, MCMB is easier to reduce its surface area, so it is sometimes preferred. As natural graphite, for example, flaky graphite, spheroidized natural graphite, etc. can be mentioned.

[0148] When lithium ions are intercalated in graphite (when lithium-graphite intercalation compounds are generated), graphite shows a potential as low as that of lithium metal (0.05 V or more and 0.3 V or less vs. Li / Li + ). As a result, lithium-ion secondary batteries can show high operating voltages. Graphite also has the following advantages: large capacity per unit volume; relatively small volume expansion; relatively cheap; and higher safety than lithium metal, so it is preferred.

[0149] In addition, as the negative electrode active material, oxides such as titanium dioxide (TiO2), lithium titanium oxide (Li4Ti5O 12 ), lithium-graphite intercalation compound (Li x C6), niobium pentoxide (Nb2O5), tungsten oxide (WO2), molybdenum oxide (MoO2), etc.

[0150] In addition, as the negative electrode active material, Li 3N-type structure containing lithium and transition metal nitride can be used. 3-x M x N (M = Co, Ni, Cu). For example, Li 2.6 Co 0.4 N3 shows a large charge and discharge capacity (900 mAh / g, 1890 mAh / cm 3 ), so it is preferred.

[0151] When a nitride containing lithium and a transition metal is used as a negative electrode active material, lithium ions are contained in the negative electrode active material, so the negative electrode active material can be combined with a material that does not contain lithium ions, such as V2O5 and Cr3O8, which is used as a positive electrode active material, so it is preferred. Note that when a material containing lithium ions is used as a positive electrode active material, a nitride containing lithium and a transition metal can also be used as a negative electrode active material by preliminarily deintercalating the lithium ions contained in the positive electrode active material.

[0152] In addition, materials that cause conversion reactions can also be used as negative electrode active materials. For example, transition metal oxides that do not form alloys with lithium, such as cobalt oxide (CoO), nickel oxide (NiO), and iron oxide (FeO), can be used as negative electrode active materials. Materials that cause conversion reactions can also include oxides such as Fe2O3, CuO, Cu2O, RuO2, and Cr2O3, CoS 0.89 , sulfides such as NiS, CuS, nitrides such as Zn3N2, Cu3N, Ge3N4, phosphides such as NiP2, FeP2, CoP3, fluorides such as FeF3, BiF3.

[0153] As the conductive aid and the binder which may be contained in the negative electrode active material layer, the same materials as the conductive aid and the binder which may be contained in the positive electrode active material layer can be used.

[0154] <Negative Electrode Current Collector> As the negative electrode current collector, the same material as the positive electrode current collector can be used. In addition, as the negative electrode current collector, it is preferable to use a material that does not alloy with carrier ions such as lithium.

[0155] [Electrolyte] The electrolyte includes a solvent and an electrolyte. As the solvent of the electrolyte, an aprotic organic solvent is preferably used, for example, ethylene carbonate (EC), propylene carbonate (PC), butylene carbonate, vinyl chloride carbonate, vinylene carbonate, γ-butyrolactone, γ-valerolactone, dimethyl carbonate (DMC), diethyl carbonate (DEC), ethyl methyl carbonate (EMC), methyl formate, methyl acetate, ethyl acetate, methyl propionate, ethyl propionate, propyl propionate, methyl butyrate, 1,3-dioxane, 1,4-dioxane, ethylene glycol dimethyl ether (DME), dimethyl sulfoxide, diethyl ether, methyl diglyme (methyl diglyme), acetonitrile, benzonitrile, tetrahydrofuran, cyclopentane sulfone, one of sultones, etc., or two or more of the above can be used in any combination and ratio.

[0156] In addition, by using a flame-retardant fluorine-containing phosphate compound or a fluorine-containing carbonate compound as a solvent of the electrolyte, it is possible to prevent the storage device from rupture or ignition, etc. As fluorine-containing phosphate compounds, for example, there are tris (2,2,2-trifluoroethyl) phosphate (TFEP) and the like. As fluorine-containing carbonate compounds, for example, there are bis (2,2,2-trifluoroethyl) carbonate (TFEC) and the like.

[0157] In addition, when a gelled polymer material is used as a solvent for the electrolyte, the safety against leakage is improved. Moreover, the secondary device can be made thinner and lighter. Typical examples of gelled polymer materials include silicone gel, acrylic acid gel, acrylonitrile gel, polyethylene oxide gel, polypropylene oxide gel, fluorine polymer gel, etc.

[0158] In addition, by using one or more ionic liquids (room temperature molten salts) with flame retardancy and low volatility as the solvent of the electrolyte, even if the internal temperature rises due to the internal short circuit, overcharge, etc. of the storage device, the rupture or ignition of the storage device can be prevented. The ionic liquid is composed of cations and anions, including organic cations and anions. As organic cations for the electrolyte, aliphatic onium cations such as quaternary ammonium cations, tertiary sulfonium cations and quaternary phosphonium cations or aromatic cations such as imidazolium cations and pyridinium cations can be cited. In addition, as anions for the electrolyte, monovalent amide anions, monovalent methylated anions, fluorosulfonic acid anions, perfluoroalkyl sulfonic acid anions, tetrafluoroborate anions, perfluoroalkyl borate anions, hexafluorophosphate anions or perfluoroalkyl phosphate anions can be cited.

[0159] In addition, as the electrolyte dissolved in the above solvent, for example, LiPF6, LiClO4, LiAsF6, LiBF4, LiAlCl4, LiSCN, LiBr, LiI, Li2SO4, Li2B10 Cl 10 、Li2B 12 Cl 12 , LiCF3SO3, LiC4F9SO3, LiC(CF3SO2)3, LiC(C2F5SO2)3, LiN(CF3SO2)2, LiN(C4F9SO2)(CF3SO2), LiN(C2F5SO2)2 and other lithium salts, or two or more of the above can be used in any combination and ratio.

[0160] As an electrolyte for a power storage device, it is preferred to use a highly purified electrolyte with a low content of granular dust or elements other than the constituent elements of the electrolyte (hereinafter referred to as "impurities"). Specifically, the ratio of impurities to the weight of the electrolyte is less than 1%, preferably less than 0.1%, and more preferably less than 0.01%.

[0161] In addition, vinylene carbonate, propane sultone (PS), tert-butylbenzene (TBB), fluoroethylene carbonate (FEC), lithium bis(oxalate borate) (LiBOB) or dinitrile compounds such as succinonitrile and adiponitrile, triisopropoxy boroxane (TiPBx), cyclopentane, hydrofluoroether (HFE), vinyl acetate (VA), etc. may also be added to the electrolyte. For example, the concentration of the added material may be made greater than 0.1 weight % and less than 5 weight % of the total solvent.

[0162] Alternatively, a polymer gel electrolyte obtained by swelling a polymer with an electrolyte solution may be used.

[0163] By using a polymer gel electrolyte, safety against leakage is improved, and the secondary device can be made thinner and lighter.

[0164] As the polymer of gelation, silicone gel, acrylic acid glue, acrylonitrile gel, polyethylene oxide gel, polypropylene oxide gel, fluorine polymer gel etc. can be used. As polymer, for example, the polymer with polyoxyalkylene structure such as polyethylene oxide (PEO), PVDF and polyacrylonitrile etc. and the copolymers comprising these etc. can be used. For example, PVDF-HFP as the copolymer of PVDF and hexafluoropropylene (HFP) can be used. In addition, the formed polymer can also have a porous shape.

[0165] In addition, solid electrolytes including inorganic materials such as sulfides or oxides, solid electrolytes including polymer materials such as polyethylene oxide (PEO) can be used instead of electrolytes. When solid electrolytes are used, it is not necessary to set a separator or spacer. In addition, since the entire battery can be solidified, there is no worry about leakage and safety is significantly improved.

[0166] [Isolated Body] In addition, the secondary battery preferably includes a separator. As the separator, for example, the following materials can be used: fiber containing cellulose such as paper, non-woven fabric, glass fiber, ceramic, or synthetic fiber containing nylon (polyamide), vinylon (polyvinyl alcohol fiber), polyester, acrylic resin, polyolefin, polyurethane, etc. It is preferred that the separator is processed into a bag shape and arranged in a manner to surround either the positive electrode or the negative electrode.

[0167] The separator may have a multilayer structure. For example, a ceramic material, a fluorine material, a polyamide material or a mixture thereof may be coated on a thin film of an organic material such as polypropylene or polyethylene. As a ceramic material, for example, aluminum oxide particles, silicon oxide particles, etc. may be used. As a fluorine material, for example, PVDF, polytetrafluoroethylene, etc. may be used. As a polyamide material, for example, nylon, aromatic polyamide (meta-aramid, para-aramid), etc. may be used.

[0168] By applying ceramic materials, the oxidation resistance can be improved, thereby suppressing the degradation of the separator during high voltage charge and discharge, thereby improving the reliability of the secondary battery. By applying fluorine materials, it is easy to make the separator close to the electrode, which can improve the output characteristics. By applying polyamide materials (especially aromatic polyamide), the heat resistance can be improved, thereby improving the safety of the secondary battery.

[0169] For example, a mixture of aluminum oxide and aramid may be applied to both sides of a polypropylene film. Alternatively, a mixture of aluminum oxide and aramid may be applied to the surface of the polypropylene film in contact with the positive electrode and a fluorine-based material may be applied to the surface in contact with the negative electrode.

[0170] By adopting a separator with a multi-layer structure, the safety of the secondary battery can be ensured even if the total thickness of the separator is small, and thus the capacity per unit volume of the secondary battery can be increased.

[0171] (Implementation method 3) In this embodiment, an example of the shape of a secondary battery including the positive electrode active material particles 100 described in the above embodiment will be described. Materials used for the secondary battery described in this embodiment can refer to the description of the above embodiment.

[0172] [Coin-type secondary battery] First, an example of a coin-type secondary battery will be described. Figure 5A This is the appearance of a coin-type (single-layer flat) secondary battery. Figure 5B is its cross-sectional view.

[0173] In the coin-type secondary battery 300, a positive electrode can 301 also serving as a positive terminal and a negative electrode can 302 also serving as a negative terminal are insulated and sealed by a gasket 303 formed of polypropylene or the like. A positive electrode 304 is formed of a positive electrode current collector 305 and a positive electrode active material layer 306 provided in contact therewith. A negative electrode 307 is formed of a negative electrode current collector 308 and a negative electrode active material layer 309 provided in contact therewith.

[0174] In the positive electrode 304 and the negative electrode 307 used in the coin-type secondary battery 300 , the active material layer may be formed on one surface of the positive electrode and the negative electrode, respectively.

[0175] As the positive electrode can 301 and the negative electrode can 302, metals such as nickel, aluminum, titanium, etc., which are resistant to corrosion by the electrolyte, their alloys, or alloys of these and other metals (such as stainless steel, etc.) can be used. In addition, in order to prevent corrosion caused by the electrolyte, the positive electrode can 301 and the negative electrode can 302 are preferably covered with nickel or aluminum. The positive electrode can 301 is electrically connected to the positive electrode 304, and the negative electrode can 302 is electrically connected to the negative electrode 307.

[0176] By immersing the negative electrode 307, the positive electrode 304 and the separator 310 in an electrolyte, such as Figure 5B As shown, the positive electrode can 301 is placed at the bottom, the positive electrode 304, the separator 310, the negative electrode 307 and the negative electrode can 302 are stacked in order, and the positive electrode can 301 and the negative electrode can 302 are pressed with the gasket 303 interposed therebetween to manufacture the coin-type secondary battery 300.

[0177] By using the positive electrode active material particles 100 described in the above embodiment for the positive electrode 304 , it is possible to realize a coin-type secondary battery 300 that is less deteriorated and highly safe.

[0178] [Cylindrical secondary battery] Next, refer to FIG. 6A to FIG. 6D An example of a cylindrical secondary battery will be described. Fig. 6A The cylindrical secondary battery 600 shown in FIG. Figure 6B As shown in the cross-sectional schematic diagram of FIG. 6 , the top surface has a positive electrode cover (battery cover) 601, and the side and bottom surfaces have a battery can (external can) 602. The positive electrode cover and the battery can (external can) 602 are insulated by a gasket (insulating gasket) 610.

[0179] A battery element is provided inside the hollow cylindrical battery can 602, in which a strip-shaped positive electrode 604 and a strip-shaped negative electrode 606 are wound around a separator 605. Although not shown, the battery element is wound around a center pin. One end of the battery can 602 is closed and the other end is open. As the battery can 602, metals such as nickel, aluminum, titanium, etc., which are resistant to corrosion by the electrolyte, their alloys, or alloys of them and other metals (such as stainless steel, etc.) can be used. In addition, in order to prevent corrosion caused by the electrolyte, the battery can 602 is preferably covered with nickel or aluminum. Inside the battery can 602, the battery element in which the positive electrode, the negative electrode and the separator are wound is sandwiched by a pair of opposing insulating plates 608 and insulating plates 609. In addition, a non-aqueous electrolyte (not shown) is injected into the interior of the battery can 602 in which the battery element is provided. As a non-aqueous electrolyte, the same electrolyte as that of a coin-type secondary battery can be used.

[0180] Because the positive electrode and negative electrode used for the cylindrical secondary battery are wound, the active material is preferably formed on both surfaces of the current collector. The positive electrode 604 is connected to the positive terminal (positive electrode current collecting wire) 603, and the negative electrode 606 is connected to the negative terminal (negative electrode current collecting wire) 607. Metal materials such as aluminum can be used for both the positive terminal 603 and the negative terminal 607. The positive terminal 603 is resistance welded to the safety valve mechanism 612, and the negative terminal 607 is resistance welded to the bottom of the battery can 602. The safety valve mechanism 612 is electrically connected to the positive electrode cover 601 through the PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) element 611. When the internal pressure of the battery rises to exceed a specified threshold, the safety valve mechanism 612 cuts off the electrical connection between the positive electrode cover 601 and the positive electrode 604. In addition, the PTC element 611 is a thermally sensitive resistance element whose resistance increases when the temperature rises, and limits the current by increasing the resistance to prevent abnormal heating. As the PTC element, barium titanate (BaTiO 3 )-based semiconductor ceramics or the like can be used.

[0181] In addition, if Figure 6C As shown, a plurality of secondary batteries 600 may be sandwiched between a conductive plate 613 and a conductive plate 614 to form a module 615. A plurality of secondary batteries 600 may be connected in parallel, in series, or in parallel and then in series. By forming a module 615 including a plurality of secondary batteries 600, a large amount of power may be extracted.

[0182] Fig.6D FIG. 6 is a top view of the module 615. For the sake of clarity, the conductive plate 613 is represented by a dotted line. Fig.6DAs shown, the module 615 may include a wire 616 that electrically connects the plurality of secondary batteries 600. A conductive plate 613 may be provided on the wire 616 in a manner overlapping the wire 616. In addition, a temperature control device 617 may be included between the plurality of secondary batteries 600. When the secondary battery 600 is overheated, it may be cooled by the temperature control device 617, and when the secondary battery 600 is overcooled, it may be heated by the temperature control device 617. Thus, the performance of the module 615 is not easily affected by the external temperature.

[0183] By using the positive electrode active material particles 100 described in the above embodiment as the positive electrode 604 , it is possible to realize a cylindrical secondary battery 600 that is less deteriorated and highly safe.

[0184] [Configuration Example of Power Storage Device] Refer to Figures 7 to Fig.11 Another configuration example of the power storage device will be described.

[0185] Fig. 7A and Figure 7B 9 is an appearance diagram of the power storage device. The power storage device includes a circuit board 900 and a secondary battery 913. A label 910 is attached to the secondary battery 913. Figure 7B As shown, the power storage device includes terminals 951 and 952 , and antennas 914 and 915 .

[0186] The circuit board 900 includes a terminal 911 and a circuit 912. The terminal 911 is connected to the terminal 951, the terminal 952, the antenna 914, the antenna 915, and the circuit 912. In addition, a plurality of terminals 911 may be provided and used as control signal input terminals, power supply terminals, etc.

[0187] Circuit 912 may also be disposed on the back side of circuit board 900. In addition, the shapes of antenna 914 and antenna 915 are not limited to coil shapes, and may be, for example, linear or plate-shaped. In addition, antennas such as planar antennas, aperture antennas, traveling wave antennas, EH antennas, magnetic field antennas, or dielectric antennas may also be used. Alternatively, antenna 914 or antenna 915 may also be a flat conductor. The flat conductor may also be used as one of the conductors for electric field coupling. In other words, antenna 914 or antenna 915 may also be used as one of the two conductors of a capacitor. Thus, not only electromagnetic and magnetic fields are utilized, but also electric fields may be utilized to exchange electric power.

[0188] The line width of the antenna 914 is preferably larger than the line width of the antenna 915. Thus, the amount of power received by the antenna 914 can be increased.

[0189] The power storage device includes a layer 916 between the antenna 914 and the antenna 915 and the secondary battery 913. The layer 916 has a function of shielding an electromagnetic field from the secondary battery 913, for example. As the layer 916, a magnetic material can be used, for example.

[0190] The structure of the power storage device is not limited to the structure shown in FIG. 7 .

[0191] Or, if Fig.8A1 and Figure 8A2 As shown, in Fig. 7A and Figure 7B Different antennas are provided on a pair of opposing surfaces of the secondary battery 913 shown. Fig.8A1 is an external view showing one side of the pair of surfaces, Figure 8A2 is an external view showing the other surface of the pair of surfaces. Fig. 7A and Figure 7B The same parts of the power storage device shown in the figure can be appropriately used. Fig. 7A and Figure 7B Description of the power storage device shown.

[0192] like Fig.8A1 As shown, an antenna 914 is provided on one of a pair of surfaces of a secondary battery 913 via a layer 916. Figure 8A2 As shown, an antenna 915 is provided on the other of the pair of surfaces of a secondary battery 913 via a layer 917. The layer 917 has a function of shielding an electromagnetic field from the secondary battery 913, for example. As the layer 917, for example, a magnetic material can be used.

[0193] By adopting the above structure, the sizes of both antenna 914 and antenna 915 can be increased.

[0194] Or, if Figure 8B1 and Figure 8B2 As shown, in Fig. 7A and Figure 7B Different antennas are provided on a pair of opposing surfaces of the secondary battery 913 shown. Figure 8B1 is an external view showing one side of the pair of surfaces, Figure 8B2 is an external view showing the other surface of the pair of surfaces. Fig. 7A and Figure 7B The same parts of the power storage device shown in the figure can be appropriately used. Fig. 7A and Figure 7B Description of the power storage device shown.

[0195] like Figure 8B1 As shown, an antenna 914 and an antenna 915 are provided on one of a pair of surfaces of a secondary battery 913 with a layer 916 interposed therebetween. Figure 8B2As shown, an antenna 918 is provided on the other of the pair of surfaces of the secondary battery 913 with a layer 917 interposed therebetween. The antenna 918 has, for example, a function of communicating data with an external device. As the antenna 918, for example, an antenna having a shape applied to the antenna 914 and the antenna 915 can be used. As a communication method between the power storage device and other devices using the antenna 918, a response method such as NFC that can be used between the power storage device and other devices can be used.

[0196] Or, if Fig. 9A As shown, it can also be Fig. 7A and Figure 7B The secondary battery 913 shown in FIG. 1 is provided with a display device 920. The display device 920 is electrically connected to the terminal 911 via the terminal 919. In addition, the label 910 may not be attached to the portion where the display device 920 is provided. Fig. 7A and Figure 7B The same parts of the power storage device shown in the figure can be appropriately used. Fig. 7A and Figure 7B Description of the power storage device shown.

[0197] The display device 920 may display, for example, an image showing whether charging is in progress, an image showing the amount of stored electricity, etc. As the display device 920, for example, electronic paper, a liquid crystal display device, an electroluminescent (also referred to as EL) display device, etc. may be used. For example, by using electronic paper, the power consumption of the display device 920 can be reduced.

[0198] Or, if Fig. 9B As shown, it can also be Fig. 7A and Figure 7B The secondary battery 913 shown in FIG. 1 is provided with a sensor 921. The sensor 921 is electrically connected to the terminal 911 via the terminal 922. Fig. 7A and Figure 7B The same parts of the power storage device shown in the figure can be appropriately used. Fig. 7A and Figure 7B Description of the power storage device shown.

[0199] The sensor 921 may have a function of measuring, for example, displacement, position, speed, acceleration, angular velocity, number of rotations, distance, light, liquid, magnetism, temperature, chemical substance, sound, time, hardness, electric field, current, voltage, power, radiation, flow, humidity, slope, vibration, smell, or infrared. By providing the sensor 921, for example, data (temperature, etc.) showing the environment in which the power storage device is provided can be detected and stored in the memory in the circuit 912.

[0200] Furthermore, referring to FIG. 10 and Fig.11 A structural example of the secondary battery 913 is described.

[0201] Fig. 10A The secondary battery 913 shown includes a winding body 950 provided with a terminal 951 and a terminal 952 inside a frame 930. The winding body 950 is impregnated with an electrolyte inside the frame 930. The terminal 952 is in contact with the frame 930, and the terminal 951 is prevented from contacting the frame 930 by an insulating material or the like. Note that for convenience, although Fig. 10A Frame 930 is shown separately in the figure, but in reality, winding body 950 is covered by frame 930, and terminals 951 and 952 extend outside frame 930. Frame 930 can be made of a metal material (such as aluminum) or a resin material.

[0202] In addition, if Fig. 10B As shown, multiple materials can also be used to form Fig. 10A For example, in the frame 930 shown in FIG. Fig. 10B In the secondary battery 913 shown, a frame body 930 a and a frame body 930 b are bonded together, and a wound body 950 is provided in a region surrounded by the frame bodies 930 a and 930 b.

[0203] As the frame 930a, an insulating material such as an organic resin can be used. In particular, by using a material such as an organic resin to form the surface of the antenna, it is possible to suppress the shielding of the electric field by the secondary battery 913. In addition, if the shielding of the electric field by the frame 930a is small, an antenna such as the antenna 914 or the antenna 915 can also be provided inside the frame 930a. As the frame 930b, for example, a metal material can be used.

[0204] Furthermore, Fig.11 The structure of the wound body 950 is shown. The wound body 950 includes a negative electrode 931, a positive electrode 932, and a separator 933. The wound body 950 is formed by overlapping the negative electrode 931 and the positive electrode 932 with the separator 933 interposed therebetween to form a laminated sheet, and then winding the laminated sheet. In addition, a plurality of layers of the negative electrode 931, the positive electrode 932, and the separator 933 may be stacked.

[0205] The negative electrode 931 is connected to the terminal 911 shown in Fig. 7 via one of the terminal 951 and the terminal 952. The positive electrode 932 is connected to the terminal 911 shown in Fig. 7 via the other of the terminal 951 and the terminal 952.

[0206] By using the positive electrode active material particles 100 described in the above embodiment for the positive electrode 932 , it is possible to realize a secondary battery 913 that is less deteriorated and highly safe.

[0207] [Laminated secondary battery] Next, an example of a laminated secondary battery will be described with reference to Figures 12 to 17. When a laminated secondary battery having flexibility is mounted on an electronic device having at least a portion thereof being flexible, the secondary battery can be bent along the deformation of the electronic device.

[0208] The laminated secondary battery 980 is described with reference to FIG. 12. The laminated secondary battery 980 includes Fig. 12A The winding body 993 shown. The winding body 993 includes a negative electrode 994, a positive electrode 995 and a separator 996. Fig.11 Similar to the wound body 950 described above, the wound body 993 is formed by overlapping the negative electrode 994 and the positive electrode 995 with the separator 996 interposed therebetween to form a laminated sheet, and then winding the laminated sheet.

[0209] In addition, the number of stacked layers consisting of the negative electrode 994, the positive electrode 995, and the separator 996 can be appropriately designed according to the required capacity and element volume. The negative electrode 994 is connected to the negative electrode collector (not shown) through one of the lead electrode 997 and the lead electrode 998, and the positive electrode 995 is connected to the positive electrode collector (not shown) through the other of the lead electrode 997 and the lead electrode 998.

[0210] like Fig. 12B As shown, the wound body 993 is accommodated in a space formed by laminating a film 981 to be an outer packaging body and a film 982 having a recess by thermal compression or the like, thereby manufacturing Fig. 12C Secondary battery 980 is shown. A wound body 993 includes lead electrodes 997 and 998, and is impregnated with an electrolyte in a space surrounded by a film 981 and a film 982 having a recess.

[0211] The film 981 and the film 982 with the concave portion are, for example, made of metal materials such as aluminum or resin materials. When resin materials are used as the materials of the film 981 and the film 982 with the concave portion, the film 981 and the film 982 with the concave portion can be deformed when a force is applied from the outside, and a secondary battery with flexibility can be manufactured.

[0212] In addition, Fig. 12B and Fig. 12C Although an example using two films is shown in FIG. 1 , one film may be bent to form a space, and the wound body 993 may be accommodated in the space.

[0213] By using the positive electrode active material particles 100 described in the above embodiment for the positive electrode 995 , it is possible to realize a secondary battery 980 that is less deteriorated and highly safe.

[0214] Although an example of a secondary battery 980 including a wound body in a space formed by a film that will serve as an outer packaging body is shown in FIG12 , a secondary battery including a plurality of rectangular positive electrodes, separators, and negative electrodes in a space formed by a film that will serve as an outer packaging body as shown in FIG13 may also be used.

[0215] Fig.13A The laminated secondary battery 500 shown includes: a positive electrode 503 including a positive electrode current collector 501 and a positive electrode active material layer 502; a negative electrode 506 including a negative electrode current collector 504 and a negative electrode active material layer 505; a separator 507; an electrolyte 508; and an outer package 509. The separator 507 is provided between the positive electrode 503 and the negative electrode 506 provided in the outer package 509. In addition, the outer package 509 is filled with the electrolyte 508. As the electrolyte 508, the electrolyte described in Embodiment 2 can be used.

[0216] exist Fig.13A In the laminated secondary battery 500 shown, the positive electrode current collector 501 and the negative electrode current collector 504 are also used as terminals for electrical contact with the outside. Therefore, a part of the positive electrode current collector 501 and the negative electrode current collector 504 may be exposed to the outside of the outer packaging body 509. In addition, the lead electrode is ultrasonically welded to the positive electrode current collector 501 or the negative electrode current collector 504 using a lead electrode to expose the lead electrode to the outside of the outer packaging body 509, while the positive electrode current collector 501 and the negative electrode current collector 504 are not exposed to the outside of the outer packaging body 509.

[0217] In the laminated secondary battery 500, as the outer packaging body 509, for example, a laminate film with the following three-layer structure can be used: a highly flexible metal film of aluminum, stainless steel, copper, nickel, etc. is arranged on a film made of a material such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polycarbonate, ionomer, polyamide, etc., and an insulating synthetic resin film of polyamide resin, polyester resin, etc. is arranged on the metal film as the outer surface of the outer packaging body.

[0218] in addition, Fig. 13B An example of a cross-sectional structure of a laminated secondary battery 500 is shown. For simplicity, Fig.13A An example including two current collectors is shown, but an actual battery includes a plurality of electrode layers.

[0219] Fig. 13B An example of the secondary battery 500 includes 16 electrode layers. In addition, even if the secondary battery 500 includes 16 electrode layers, it has flexibility. Fig. 13B The structure shown has 8 layers of negative electrode current collector 504 and 8 layers of positive electrode current collector 501, a total of 16 layers. Fig. 13BThe cross section of the extraction portion of the negative electrode is shown, and ultrasonic welding is performed on the 8-layer negative electrode current collector 504. Of course, the number of electrode layers is not limited to 16, and can be more than 16 or less than 16. When the number of electrode layers is large, a secondary battery with a larger capacity can be manufactured. In addition, when the number of electrode layers is small, a secondary battery with thinness and excellent flexibility can be manufactured.

[0220] Here, Fig.14 and Fig.15 An example of an appearance diagram of a laminated secondary battery 500 is shown. Fig.14 and Fig.15 The device includes: a positive electrode 503; a negative electrode 506; a separator 507; an outer package 509; a positive electrode lead electrode 510; and a negative electrode lead electrode 511.

[0221] Fig.16A The appearance diagram of the positive electrode 503 and the negative electrode 506 is shown. The positive electrode 503 includes a positive electrode current collector 501, and a positive electrode active material layer 502 is formed on the surface of the positive electrode current collector 501. In addition, the positive electrode 503 has an area (hereinafter referred to as a tab region) where a portion of the positive electrode current collector 501 is exposed. The negative electrode 506 has a negative electrode current collector 504, and a negative electrode active material layer 505 is formed on the surface of the negative electrode current collector 504. In addition, the negative electrode 506 has an area where a portion of the negative electrode current collector 504 is exposed, namely, the tab region. The area or shape of the tab region of the positive electrode and the negative electrode is not limited to Fig.16A Example shown.

[0222] [Method for producing laminated secondary battery] Here, refer to Fig. 16B and Fig. 16C Yes Fig.14 An example of a method for producing a laminated secondary battery whose appearance is shown in FIG. 1 is described below.

[0223] First, the negative electrode 506, the separator 507, and the positive electrode 503 are stacked. Fig. 16B The stacked negative electrode 506, separator 507, and positive electrode 503 are shown. Here, an example using 5 sets of negative electrodes and 4 sets of positive electrodes is shown. Next, the tab regions of the positive electrode 503 are joined to each other, and the positive electrode lead electrode 510 is joined to the tab region of the outermost positive electrode. As the joining method, ultrasonic welding or the like can be used, for example. Similarly, the tab regions of the negative electrode 506 are joined to each other, and the negative electrode lead electrode 511 is joined to the tab region of the outermost negative electrode.

[0224] Next, the negative electrode 506 , the separator 507 , and the positive electrode 503 are arranged on the outer packaging body 509 .

[0225] Below, as Fig. 16C As shown, the outer package 509 is folded along the portion indicated by the dotted line. Then, the outer periphery of the outer package 509 is joined. As the joining method, for example, heat pressing or the like can be used. At this time, in order to inject the electrolyte 508 later, an area (hereinafter referred to as an introduction port) that is not joined to a portion (or one side) of the outer package 509 is provided.

[0226] Next, the electrolyte 508 is introduced into the inner side of the outer package 509 from the introduction port provided in the outer package 509. The electrolyte 508 is preferably introduced under a reduced pressure atmosphere or an inert gas atmosphere. Finally, the introduction port is joined. In this way, the laminated secondary battery 500 can be manufactured.

[0227] By using the positive electrode active material particles 100 described in the above embodiment for the positive electrode 503 , it is possible to realize a secondary battery 500 that is less deteriorated and highly safe.

[0228] [Bendable secondary battery] Next, an example of a flexible secondary battery will be described with reference to FIG. 17 and FIG. 18 .

[0229] Fig.17A A schematic top view of a flexible battery 250 is shown. Fig.17B1 , Figure 17B2 , Fig. 17C Along the Fig.17A Schematic cross-sectional view of the cutoff line C1-C2, the cutoff line C3-C4, and the cutoff line A1-A2 in FIG. The battery 250 includes an outer package 251, and a positive electrode 211a and a negative electrode 211b contained in the outer package 251. A lead 212a electrically connected to the positive electrode 211a and a lead 212b electrically connected to the negative electrode 211b extend outside the outer package 251. In addition, an electrolyte (not shown) is sealed in the area surrounded by the outer package 251 in addition to the positive electrode 211a and the negative electrode 211b.

[0230] The positive electrode 211 a and the negative electrode 211 b included in the battery 250 will be described with reference to FIG. 18 . Fig.18A It is a three-dimensional diagram illustrating the stacking order of the positive electrode 211 a , the negative electrode 211 b , and the separator 214 . Fig.18B It is a perspective view showing the lead wire 212a and the lead wire 212b in addition to the positive electrode 211a and the negative electrode 211b.

[0231] like Fig.18AAs shown, the battery 250 includes a plurality of rectangular positive electrodes 211a, a plurality of rectangular negative electrodes 211b, and a plurality of separators 214. The positive electrode 211a and the negative electrode 211b respectively include a protruding tab portion and a portion other than the tab. A positive electrode active material layer is formed on the portion other than the tab of one surface of the positive electrode 211a, and a negative electrode active material layer is formed on the portion other than the tab of one surface of the negative electrode 211b.

[0232] The positive electrode 211 a and the negative electrode 211 b are stacked such that the surfaces of the positive electrode 211 a not having the positive electrode active material layer formed thereon are in contact with each other and the surfaces of the negative electrode 211 b not having the negative electrode active material layer formed thereon are in contact with each other.

[0233] In addition, a separator 214 is provided between the surface of the positive electrode 211a on which the positive electrode active material layer is formed and the surface of the negative electrode 211b on which the negative electrode active material layer is formed. For convenience, the separator 214 is indicated by a dotted line in FIG18 .

[0234] like Fig.18B As shown, a plurality of positive electrodes 211a and a lead wire 212a are electrically connected in a joint portion 215a. In addition, a plurality of negative electrodes 211b and a lead wire 212b are electrically connected in a joint portion 215b.

[0235] Next, refer to Fig.17B1 , Figure 17B2 , Fig. 17C , Fig.17D The outer package body 251 will be described.

[0236] The outer package 251 has a film shape and is folded in half in a manner that sandwiches the positive electrode 211a and the negative electrode 211b. The outer package 251 includes a folded portion 261, a pair of sealing portions 262, and a sealing portion 263. The pair of sealing portions 262 is provided in a manner that sandwiches the positive electrode 211a and the negative electrode 211b and can also be referred to as a side seal. In addition, the sealing portion 263 includes a portion that overlaps with the lead 212a and the lead 212b and can also be referred to as a top seal.

[0237] The outer package 251 preferably has a corrugated shape in which ridge lines 271 and valley lines 272 are alternately arranged in the portion overlapping the positive electrode 211a and the negative electrode 211b. In addition, the sealing portions 262 and 263 of the outer package 251 are preferably flat.

[0238] Fig.17B1 It is a cross section cut at the portion overlapping with the edge line 271. Figure 17B2 This is a cross section cut at a portion overlapping with the valley bottom line 272 . Fig.17B1 , Figure 17B2 All correspond to the cross sections of the battery 250 and the positive electrode 211 a and the negative electrode 211 b in the width direction.

[0239] Here, the end of the width direction of the negative electrode 211b, that is, the distance between the end of the negative electrode 211b and the sealing portion 262 is the distance La. When the battery 250 is deformed by bending or the like, as described later, the positive electrode 211a and the negative electrode 211b are deformed in a staggered manner in the length direction. At this time, when the distance La is too short, it is possible that the outer packaging body 251 and the positive electrode 211a and the negative electrode 211b rub strongly, causing the outer packaging body 251 to be damaged. In particular, when the metal film of the outer packaging body 251 is exposed, the metal film may be corroded by the electrolyte. Therefore, it is preferred to set the distance La as long as possible. On the other hand, when the distance La is too long, the volume of the battery 250 will increase.

[0240] In addition, it is preferable that the distance La between the negative electrode 211 b and the sealing portion 262 is longer as the total thickness of the stacked positive electrode 211 a and negative electrode 211 b increases.

[0241] More specifically, when the total thickness of the stacked positive electrode 211a and negative electrode 211b is thickness t, the distance La is 0.8 times or more and 3.0 times or less, preferably 0.9 times or more and 2.5 times or less, and more preferably 1.0 times or more and 2.0 times or less of the thickness t. By making the distance La within the above range, a compact battery with high reliability against bending can be realized.

[0242] In addition, when the distance between a pair of sealing portions 262 is a distance Lb, it is preferred that the distance Lb is sufficiently larger than the width of the positive electrode 211a and the negative electrode 211b (here, the width Wb of the negative electrode 211b). Thus, when the battery 250 is repeatedly bent or deformed, even if the positive electrode 211a and the negative electrode 211b are in contact with the outer packaging body 251, a portion of the positive electrode 211a and the negative electrode 211b can be offset in the width direction, so that the positive electrode 211a and the negative electrode 211b can be effectively prevented from rubbing against the outer packaging body 251.

[0243] For example, the difference between the distance Lb between the pair of sealing portions 262 and the width Wb of the negative electrode 211b is 1.6 times or more and 6.0 times or less, preferably 1.8 times or more and 5.0 times or less, and more preferably 2.0 times or more and 4.0 times or less, the thickness t of the positive electrode 211a and the negative electrode 211b.

[0244] In other words, the distance Lb, the width Wb, and the thickness t preferably satisfy the following equation 2.

[0245] [Formula 2]

[0246] Here, a is 0.8 or more and 3.0 or less, preferably 0.9 or more and 2.5 or less, and more preferably 1.0 or more and 2.0 or less.

[0247] in addition, Fig. 17C 21 is a cross section including the wire 212a, corresponding to the cross section in the length direction of the battery 250, the positive electrode 211a and the negative electrode 211b. Fig. 17C As shown, it is preferable that the folded portion 261 includes a space 273 between the ends of the positive electrode 211 a and the negative electrode 211 b in the longitudinal direction and the outer package 251 .

[0248] Fig.17D A schematic cross-sectional view of the battery 250 when being bent is shown. Fig.17D Equivalent to following Fig.17A The section along the cutoff line B1-B2 in FIG.

[0249] When the battery 250 is bent, a portion of the outer packaging body 251 located on the outside of the bent portion is deformed to extend, and another portion of the outer packaging body 251 located on the inside of the bent portion is deformed to contract. More specifically, the portion of the outer packaging body 251 located on the outside of the bend is deformed in a manner that the wave amplitude is small and the wave period is large. On the other hand, the portion of the outer packaging body 251 located on the inside of the bend is deformed in a manner that the wave amplitude is large and the wave period is small. By deforming the outer packaging body 251 in the above manner, the stress applied to the outer packaging body 251 due to the bend can be alleviated, and thus the material constituting the outer packaging body 251 itself does not necessarily need to be stretchable. As a result, the battery 250 can be bent with less force without damaging the outer packaging body 251.

[0250] In addition, if Fig.17D As shown, when the battery 250 is bent, the positive electrode 211a and the negative electrode 211b are offset relative to each other. At this time, since the ends of the plurality of stacked positive electrodes 211a and negative electrodes 211b on one side of the sealing portion 263 are fixed by the fixing member 217, they are offset in a manner that the closer they are to the folded portion 261, the greater the offset amount. As a result, the stress applied to the positive electrode 211a and the negative electrode 211b can be alleviated, and the positive electrode 211a and the negative electrode 211b themselves do not necessarily need to be retractable. As a result, the battery 250 can be bent without damaging the positive electrode 211a and the negative electrode 211b.

[0251] In addition, since the space 273 is included between the end of the positive electrode 211a and the negative electrode 211b and the outer package 251, the ends of the positive electrode 211a and the negative electrode 211b located inside can be relatively offset so as not to contact the outer package 251 during bending.

[0252] The battery 250 illustrated in Figures 17 and 18 is a battery that is not prone to damage to the outer package and the positive electrode 211a and the negative electrode 211b even when repeatedly bent and stretched, and the battery characteristics are not easily deteriorated. By using the positive electrode active material particles 100 described in the above embodiment for the positive electrode 211a included in the battery 250, a secondary battery with less deterioration and high safety can be realized.

[0253] (Implementation 4) In this embodiment, an example in which a secondary battery according to one embodiment of the present invention is incorporated in an electronic device is described.

[0254] First, FIG19 shows an example of installing the flexible secondary battery described in part of Embodiment 3 in an electronic device. As electronic devices to which the flexible secondary battery is applied, for example, there can be cited television devices (also referred to as televisions or television receivers), displays for computers, etc., digital cameras, digital video cameras, digital photo frames, mobile phones (also referred to as mobile phones, mobile phone devices), portable game consoles, portable information terminals, sound reproduction devices, large game consoles such as pinball machines, etc.

[0255] Furthermore, the flexible secondary battery can be assembled along the curved surfaces of the inner or outer walls of houses and buildings, or the interior or exterior of automobiles.

[0256] Fig.19A 7400 includes a display portion 7402 incorporated in a housing 7401 , an operation button 7403 , an external connection port 7404 , a speaker 7405 , a microphone 7406 , and the like. The mobile phone 7400 also includes a secondary battery 7407 .

[0257] Fig.19B The figure shows a state where the mobile phone 7400 is bent. When the mobile phone 7400 is deformed by an external force and the entirety is bent, the secondary battery 7407 provided inside the mobile phone is also bent. Fig.19C The state of the secondary battery 7407 being bent at this time is shown. The secondary battery 7407 is a thin secondary battery. The secondary battery 7407 is fixed in a bent state. The secondary battery 7407 has a lead electrode electrically connected to a current collector.

[0258] Fig.19D An example of a bracelet-type display device is shown. A portable display device 7100 includes a housing 7101, a display portion 7102, operation buttons 7103, and a secondary battery 7104. Fig.19EA bent secondary battery 7104 is shown. When the bent secondary battery 7104 is put on the user's arm, the outer shell of the secondary battery 7104 is deformed, so that the curvature of a part or all of the secondary battery 7104 changes. The value of the degree of curvature of any point of the curve expressed by the value of the equivalent circle radius is the radius of curvature, and the reciprocal of the radius of curvature is called the curvature. Specifically, a part or all of the main surface of the outer shell or the secondary battery 7104 is deformed in a range where the radius of curvature is greater than 40 mm and less than 150 mm. As long as the radius of curvature in the main surface of the secondary battery 7104 is within the range of greater than 40 mm and less than 150 mm, high reliability can be maintained.

[0259] Fig.19F The portable information terminal 7200 is an example of a wristwatch-type portable information terminal. The portable information terminal 7200 includes a housing 7201, a display portion 7202, a strap 7203, a buckle 7204, operation buttons 7205, an input / output terminal 7206, and the like.

[0260] Portable information terminal 7200 can execute various application programs such as mobile phone, e-mail, article reading and writing, music playing, network communication, computer games, etc.

[0261] The display surface of the display portion 7202 is curved, and display can be performed along the curved display surface. In addition, the display portion 7202 has a touch sensor, and operation can be performed by touching the screen with a finger or a stylus pen. For example, by touching an icon 7207 displayed on the display portion 7202, an application can be started.

[0262] In addition to time setting, operation button 7205 may have various functions such as power switch, wireless communication switch, setting and canceling silent mode, setting and canceling power saving mode, etc. For example, by using an operating system incorporated in portable information terminal 7200, the function of operation button 7205 can be freely set.

[0263] In addition, the portable information terminal 7200 can perform short-range wireless communication standardized by communication. For example, by communicating with a headset capable of wireless communication, a hands-free call can be made.

[0264] In addition, the portable information terminal 7200 has an input / output terminal 7206, and can directly send data to or receive data from other information terminals through a connector. In addition, charging can also be performed through the input / output terminal 7206. In addition, the charging operation can also be performed using wireless power supply without using the input / output terminal 7206.

[0265] The display unit 7202 of the portable information terminal 7200 includes a secondary battery according to one embodiment of the present invention. Fig.19EThe secondary battery 7104 shown is assembled inside the housing 7201 , or the secondary battery 7104 in a bendable state is assembled inside the belt 7203 .

[0266] The portable information terminal 7200 preferably includes a sensor. For example, a fingerprint sensor, a pulse sensor, a human body sensor such as a temperature sensor, a touch sensor, a pressure sensor, an acceleration sensor, etc. are preferably installed as the sensor.

[0267] Figure 19G An example of an armband-type display device is shown. The display device 7300 includes a display portion 7304 and a secondary battery of one embodiment of the present invention. The display device 7300 may include a touch sensor in the display portion 7304 and be used as a portable information terminal.

[0268] The display surface of the display portion 7304 is curved, and display can be performed along the curved display surface. In addition, the display device 7300 can change the display state by using short-range wireless communication or the like that has been standardized for communication.

[0269] The display device 7300 has an input / output terminal, and data can be directly sent to or received from other information terminals through a connector. In addition, charging can also be performed through the input / output terminal. In addition, charging can also be performed using wireless power supply instead of using the input / output terminal.

[0270] then, Fig. 20A and Fig. 20B An example of a tablet terminal that can be folded in half is shown. Fig. 20A and Fig. 20B The tablet terminal 9600 shown includes a housing 9630a, a housing 9630b, a movable portion 9640 connecting the housing 9630a and the housing 9630b, a display portion 9631, a display mode switching switch 9626, a power switch 9627, a power saving mode switching switch 9625, a buckle 9629, and an operation switch 9628. By using a flexible panel for the display portion 9631, a tablet terminal with a larger display portion can be realized. Fig. 20A The tablet terminal 9600 is shown in an open state. Fig. 20B The tablet terminal 9600 is shown in a closed state.

[0271] The tablet terminal 9600 includes a power storage body 9635 inside a housing 9630a and a housing 9630b. The power storage body 9635 is provided in the housing 9630a and the housing 9630b through a movable portion 9640.

[0272] The display portion 9631 may be partially used as a touch screen area, and data can be input by touching displayed operation keys. In addition, keyboard buttons can be displayed on the display portion 9631 by touching a position of a keyboard display switching button on the touch screen with a finger, a stylus pen, or the like.

[0273] In addition, the display mode switching switch 9626 can switch the display direction such as vertical screen display and horizontal screen display and select the switching between black and white display and color display. The power saving mode switching switch 9625 can set the display brightness to the most suitable brightness according to the amount of external light detected by the built-in optical sensor of the tablet terminal 9600 during use. In addition to the optical sensor, the tablet terminal can also have other detection devices such as sensors for detecting inclination such as gyroscopes and acceleration sensors built in.

[0274] Fig. 20B The tablet terminal is in a closed state and includes a housing 9630, a solar cell 9633, and a charge and discharge control circuit 9634 including a DCDC converter 9636. As the power storage body 9635, a secondary battery which is one embodiment of the present invention is used.

[0275] In addition, the tablet terminal 9600 can be folded in half, so the housing 9630a and the housing 9630b can be folded in an overlapping manner when not in use. By folding the housing 9630a and the housing 9630b, the display portion 9631 can be protected, and the durability of the tablet terminal 9600 can be improved. In addition, since the storage body 9635 of the secondary battery using one embodiment of the present invention has a high capacity and excellent cycle characteristics, a tablet terminal that can be used for a long period of time can be provided.

[0276] also, Fig. 20A and Fig. 20B The tablet terminal shown can also have the following functions: displaying various information (static images, dynamic images, text images, etc.); displaying the calendar, date or time, etc. on the display unit; performing touch input operations or touch inputs for editing the information displayed on the display unit; controlling processing through various software (programs), etc.

[0277] By using the solar cell 9633 mounted on the surface of the tablet terminal, power can be supplied to the touch screen, display portion, image signal processing portion, etc. Note that the solar cell 9633 can be provided on one surface or both surfaces of the housing 9630 and can efficiently charge the power storage body 9635.

[0278] In addition, refer to Fig. 20C The block diagram shown is Fig. 20B The structure and operation of the charge and discharge control circuit 9634 shown are explained. Fig. 20CThe solar cell 9633, the power storage body 9635, the DCDC converter 9636, the converter 9637, the switches SW1 to SW3, and the display portion 9631 are shown. The power storage body 9635, the DCDC converter 9636, the converter 9637, the switches SW1 to SW3 correspond to Fig. 20B The charge and discharge control circuit 9634 is shown.

[0279] First, an example of operation when the solar cell 9633 generates power using external light will be described. The power generated by the solar cell is stepped up or down by the DCDC converter 9636 so as to be a voltage for charging the power storage body 9635. When the display portion 9631 is operated using the power from the solar cell 9633, the switch SW1 is turned on, and the converter 9637 steps up or steps down the power to a voltage required for the display portion 9631. Alternatively, when the display portion 9631 is not displayed, the switch SW1 is turned off and the switch SW2 is turned on to charge the power storage body 9635.

[0280] Note that the solar cell 9633 is shown as an example of a power generation unit, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other power generation units such as a piezoelectric element or a thermoelectric conversion element (Peltier element) may be used to charge the power storage body 9635. For example, a non-contact power transmission module that can send and receive power in a wireless (non-contact) manner for charging may be used, or other charging methods may be combined for charging.

[0281] Fig.21 Examples of other electronic devices are shown. Fig.21 In the embodiment, the display device 8000 is an example of an electronic device using a secondary battery 8004 according to one embodiment of the present invention. Specifically, the display device 8000 is equivalent to a display device for receiving television broadcasts, and includes a housing 8001, a display unit 8002, a speaker unit 8003, and a secondary battery 8004. The secondary battery 8004 according to one embodiment of the present invention is disposed inside the housing 8001. The display device 8000 can receive power supply from a commercial power source and can use power stored in the secondary battery 8004. Therefore, even when power supply from a commercial power source cannot be received due to a power outage or the like, the display device 8000 can be used by using the secondary battery 8004 according to one embodiment of the present invention as an uninterruptible power supply.

[0282] As the display unit 8002, a semiconductor display device such as a liquid crystal display device, a light-emitting device having a light-emitting element such as an organic EL element in each pixel, an electrophoretic display device, a DMD (digital micromirror device), a PDP (plasma display panel), and an FED (field emission display) can be used.

[0283] In addition, the display device includes all display devices for displaying information, such as a display device for a personal computer or a display device for displaying advertisements, in addition to a display device for receiving television broadcasts.

[0284] exist Fig.21 In the embodiment of the present invention, the mounted lighting device 8100 is an example of an electronic device using a secondary battery 8103 according to one embodiment of the present invention. Specifically, the lighting device 8100 includes a housing 8101, a light source 8102, and a secondary battery 8103. Fig.21 8 shows an example in which the secondary battery 8103 is disposed inside the ceiling 8104 on which the housing 8101 and the light source 8102 are mounted, but the secondary battery 8103 may also be disposed inside the housing 8101. The lighting device 8100 can receive power supply from a commercial power source and use power stored in the secondary battery 8103. Therefore, even when the power supply from the commercial power source cannot be received due to a power outage or the like, the lighting device 8100 can be used by using the secondary battery 8103 according to one embodiment of the present invention as an uninterruptible power source.

[0285] In addition, although Fig.21 The example shows a mounted lighting device 8100 installed on the ceiling 8104, but a secondary battery according to one embodiment of the present invention can be used in a mounted lighting device installed outside the ceiling 8104, such as a side wall 8105, a floor 8106 or a window 8107, and can also be used in a desktop lighting device, etc.

[0286] An artificial light source that artificially obtains light using electric power can be used as the light source 8102. Specifically, examples of the artificial light source include discharge lamps such as incandescent bulbs and fluorescent lamps, and light-emitting elements such as LEDs and organic EL elements.

[0287] exist Fig.21 In the embodiment of the present invention, an air conditioner having an indoor unit 8200 and an outdoor unit 8204 is an example of an electronic device using a secondary battery 8203 according to one embodiment of the present invention. Specifically, the indoor unit 8200 includes a housing 8201, an air outlet 8202, and a secondary battery 8203. Fig.21 , the case where the secondary battery 8203 is provided in the indoor unit 8200 is illustrated, but the secondary battery 8203 may be provided in the outdoor unit 8204. Alternatively, the secondary battery 8203 may be provided in both the indoor unit 8200 and the outdoor unit 8204. The air conditioner may receive power supply from a commercial power source, or may use power stored in the secondary battery 8203. In particular, when the secondary battery 8203 is provided in both the indoor unit 8200 and the outdoor unit 8204, even when the power supply from the commercial power source cannot be received due to a power outage or the like, the air conditioner can be used by using the secondary battery 8203 according to one embodiment of the present invention as an uninterruptible power supply.

[0288] In addition, although Fig.21 Although a split-type air conditioner composed of an indoor unit and an outdoor unit is exemplified in the embodiment, the secondary battery according to one embodiment of the present invention may be used in an integrated air conditioner having the functions of an indoor unit and an outdoor unit in one casing.

[0289] exist Fig.21 In the embodiment, the electric refrigerator-freezer 8300 is an example of an electronic device using a secondary battery 8304 according to one embodiment of the present invention. Specifically, the electric refrigerator-freezer 8300 includes a housing 8301, a refrigerator door 8302, a freezer door 8303, and a secondary battery 8304. Fig.21 , the secondary battery 8304 is provided inside the housing 8301. The electric refrigerator-freezer 8300 can receive power supply from a commercial power source, and can also use the power stored in the secondary battery 8304. Therefore, even when the power supply from the commercial power source cannot be received due to a power outage or the like, the electric refrigerator-freezer 8300 can be utilized by using the secondary battery 8304 according to one embodiment of the present invention as an uninterruptible power source.

[0290] In addition, during the time period when the electronic device is not used, especially during the time period when the ratio of the actual amount of power used to the total amount of power that can be supplied by the commercial power supply source (called the power usage rate) is low, the power is stored in the secondary battery, thereby suppressing the increase of the power usage rate in the time period other than the above time period. For example, in the case of an electric refrigerator-freezer 8300, power is stored in the secondary battery 8304 at night when the temperature is low and the refrigerator door 8302 or the freezer door 8303 is not opened and closed. In addition, during the daytime when the temperature is high and the refrigerator door 8302 or the freezer door 8303 is opened and closed, the secondary battery 8304 is used as an auxiliary power source, thereby suppressing the power usage rate during the daytime.

[0291] The secondary battery of one embodiment of the present invention is not limited to being installed in the above-mentioned electronic device, but can also be installed in all electronic devices. By adopting one embodiment of the present invention, a secondary battery with less degradation and high safety can be provided. Therefore, by installing the secondary battery of one embodiment of the present invention in the electronic device described in this embodiment, an electronic device with longer service life and high safety can be provided. This embodiment can be implemented in combination with other embodiments as appropriate.

[0292] (Implementation 5) In this embodiment, an example in which a secondary battery according to one embodiment of the present invention is mounted on a vehicle is described.

[0293] When the secondary battery is installed in a vehicle, a new generation of clean energy vehicles such as a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), an electric vehicle (EV), or a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) can be realized.

[0294] FIG. 22 illustrates a vehicle using a secondary battery according to one embodiment of the present invention. Fig.22A The car 8400 shown is an electric car that uses an electric motor as a power source for traveling. Alternatively, the car 8400 is a hybrid car that can appropriately use an electric motor or an engine as a power source for traveling. By using a secondary battery of one embodiment of the present invention, a vehicle with a long driving distance can be realized. The secondary battery not only drives the electric motor 8406, but also supplies power to a light-emitting device such as a headlight 8401 or an interior light (not shown).

[0295] The secondary battery can also supply electric power to a display device such as a speedometer and a tachometer included in the automobile 8400. The secondary battery can also supply electric power to a semiconductor device such as a navigation system included in the automobile 8400.

[0296] exist Fig. 22B In the illustrated automobile 8500 , a secondary battery 8024 included in the automobile 8500 can be charged by receiving electric power from an external charging device using a plug-in method or a contactless power supply method. Fig. 22BThe case where a secondary battery 8024 installed in a car 8500 is charged from a ground-mounted charging device 8021 through a cable 8022 is shown. When charging, the charging method or connector, etc. can appropriately adopt the specifications of CHAdeMO (registered trademark) or the combined charging system "Combined Charging System". As the charging device 8021, a charging station set up in a commercial facility or a home power supply can also be used. For example, by supplying power from the outside using plug-in technology, the secondary battery 8024 installed in the car 8500 can be charged. Charging can be performed by converting AC power into DC power through a conversion device such as an AC / DC converter.

[0297] In addition, although not shown in the figure, it is also possible to install a power receiving device in the vehicle and supply power contactlessly from a power transmission device on the ground for charging. When a contactless power supply method is used, by assembling a power transmission device in a road or an outer wall, charging can be performed not only when the vehicle is parked but also when it is driving. In addition, the contactless power supply method can also be used to send and receive power between vehicles. Furthermore, a solar cell can be set on the outside of the vehicle to charge the secondary battery when the vehicle is parked or driving. Such contactless power supply can be achieved using an electromagnetic induction method or a magnetic field resonance method.

[0298] Fig. 22C This is an example of a two-wheeled vehicle using the secondary battery of one embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 22C The small motorcycle 8600 shown includes a secondary battery 8602, a rearview mirror 8601, and a turn signal light 8603. The secondary battery 8602 can supply power to the turn signal light 8603.

[0299] In addition, Fig. 22C In the illustrated scooter 8600, the secondary battery 8602 can be stored in the under-seat storage section 8604. Even if the under-seat storage section 8604 is small, the secondary battery 8602 can be stored in the under-seat storage section 8604.

[0300] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a secondary battery with less degradation and high safety can be manufactured. For this reason, by mounting it on a vehicle, the reduction in driving distance and acceleration performance can be suppressed. In addition, a vehicle with high safety can be realized. In addition, the secondary battery installed in the vehicle can be used as a power supply source outside the vehicle. In this case, for example, the use of commercial power supplies during peak power demand periods can be avoided. If the use of commercial power supplies during peak power demand periods can be avoided, it will help save energy and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. In addition, since secondary batteries with less degradation and high safety can be used for a long time, the use of rare metals such as cobalt can be reduced.

[0301] This embodiment mode can be implemented in combination with other embodiment modes as appropriate. [Example 1]

[0302] In this embodiment, positive electrode active material particles containing magnesium, fluorine and oxygen at the grain boundaries and their vicinity are manufactured, and the concentration distribution of the grains and grain boundaries in the active material is confirmed by TEM observation and STEM-EDX analysis. The sample adopts a sample of sample A of one embodiment of the present invention. As sample A, nickel-manganese-cobalt lithium containing magnesium, fluorine and oxygen at the grain boundaries and their vicinity is manufactured. Assume that the composition of nickel-manganese-cobalt lithium is LiNi 1 / 3 Mn 1 / 3 Co 1 / 3 O2.LiNi 1 / 3 Mn 1 / 3 Co 1 / 3 O2 has a layered rock salt type crystal structure.

[0303] <Preparation of Sample A> The preparation of sample A will be described.

[0304] like Figure 3 As shown in step S11 of the flowchart, the starting materials are prepared. Lithium carbonate (Li2CO3) is weighed as a lithium source, nickel oxide (NiO) is weighed as a nickel source, manganese dioxide (MnO2) is weighed as a manganese source, cobalt tetraoxide (Co3O4) is weighed as a cobalt source, magnesium oxide (MgO) is weighed as a magnesium source, and lithium fluoride (LiF) is weighed as a fluorine source. Specifically, 3.1398g (42.49mmol) of Li2CO3, 2.1159g (28.33mmol) of NiO, 2.4627g (28.33mmol) of MnO2, 2.2033g (9.15mmol) of Co3O4, 0.0343g (0.85mmol) of MgO, and 0.0441g (1.70mmol) of LiF are weighed. Thus, the ratio m of the number of atoms of magnesium to the total number of atoms of nickel, manganese, and cobalt is 0.010 (1.0%). In addition, the ratio n of the number of fluorine atoms to the number of magnesium atoms is 2.0. In addition, Li2CO3 was manufactured by Kojundo Chemical Research Institute Co., Ltd. (catalog number: LIH06XB). NiO was manufactured by Kojundo Chemical Research Institute Co., Ltd. (catalog number: NIO04PB). MnO2 was manufactured by Kojundo Chemical Research Institute Co., Ltd. (catalog number: MNO03PB). Co3O4 was manufactured by Kojundo Chemical Research Institute Co., Ltd. (catalog number: COO09PB). MgO was manufactured by Kojundo Chemical Research Institute Co., Ltd. (catalog number: MGO12PB). LiF was manufactured by Kojundo Chemical Research Institute Co., Ltd. (catalog number: LIH10XB).

[0305] Next, as shown in step S12, mix the respective starting materials weighed in step S11. The mixing is carried out using a wet ball mill. Specifically, balls with a diameter of 3 mmφ are used, acetone is used as the solvent, and pulverization and mixing are performed at a rotation speed of 300 rpm for 2 hours.

[0306] Next, as shown in step S13, perform a first heating on the material mixed in step S12. The first heating is carried out using a muffle furnace to raise the temperature from room temperature to 1000 °C at a heating rate of 200 °C / hr and heat at 1000 °C for 10 hours. The heating is carried out in a dry air atmosphere, and the flow rate of the dry atmosphere is set to 10 L / min.

[0307] Lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide can be synthesized by the first heating in step S13. Note that at this time, it can be considered that a part of magnesium and fluorine is solid-solved in the grain boundaries and grains.

[0308] Next, as shown in step S14, cool the material heated in step S13 to room temperature to obtain Composition 1. After cooling, perform a grinding process on the obtained Composition 1, thereby reducing the particle size of Composition 1. The grinding process uses a 53 μm sieve.

[0309] Next, as shown in step S15, perform a second heating on Composition 1 obtained in step S14. The second heating is carried out using a muffle furnace to raise the temperature from room temperature to 800 °C at a heating rate of 200 °C / hr and heat at 800 °C for 2 hours. The heating is carried out in a dry air atmosphere, and the flow rate of the dry atmosphere is set to 10 L / min.

[0310] By performing the second heating in step S15, it is possible to promote the segregation of magnesium and fluorine contained in the starting materials to the grain boundaries of lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide.

[0311] Next, as shown in step S16, cool the Composition 1 heated in step S15 to room temperature and perform recovery to obtain Sample A.

[0312] <TEM Observation, STEM Observation, EDX Measurement〉 Next, thin-section Sample A using a focused ion beam (FIB: Focused Ion Beam), and observe the cross-section of Sample A using TEM and STEM. In addition, perform a composition analysis on the cross-section of Sample A using EDX measurement. The TEM, STEM observations, and EDX measurements are carried out using JEM-ARM200F manufactured by JEOL Ltd., with an acceleration voltage of 200 kV and an electron beam diameter of approximately 0.1 nmφ.

[0313] In the EDX measurement, the elemental analysis device used was an energy dispersive X-ray analyzer JED-2300T manufactured by JEOL Ltd., and the X-ray detection utilized a silicon drift detector. In the surface analysis of EDX, the detection lower limit is approximately 1 atomic%. Note that EDX measurement can detect elements ranging from boron (B) with an atomic number of 5 to uranium (U) with an atomic number of 92.

[0314] Fig.23A A TEM image (bright field image) of a cross section of Sample A is shown. Fig.23A The magnification is 100,000 times. Fig.23A In the TEM image, the crystal orientation of the region where the concentration (brightness) is substantially uniform is substantially uniform, and it can be considered to be a single crystal. In addition, the region where the concentration (brightness) of the TEM image varies can be considered to be a grain boundary. Fig. 23B Show corresponding Fig.23A Schematic diagram of Fig.23A and Fig. 23B As shown, it can be confirmed that the positive electrode active material particle includes a plurality of crystal grains 1101 and grain boundaries 1103 between the crystal grains.

[0315] Fig.24A The STEM image (bright field image) of the cross section of sample A is shown. Fig. 24B Shown is a HAADF-STEM image of the same section. Fig.24A and Fig. 24B The magnification is 8 million times. Fig.24A and Fig. 24B In the figure, a lattice image is confirmed in the region of the crystal grains.

[0316] Next, the EDX spectrum of the cross section of sample A is described. In EDX measurement, an electron beam is irradiated to a measurement point, and the energy and the number of occurrences of characteristic X-rays generated thereby are measured to obtain an EDX spectrum. Fig.25 The HAADF-STEM image and EDX measurement portion of the cross section of sample A are shown. The EDX measurement portion is five portions, point 1 to point 5. Point 2 to point 4 are located at the grain boundary and its vicinity, and point 1 and point 5 are located far from the grain boundary, that is, located inside the grain. Fig.26 The EDX spectrum and quantitative results of point 1 are shown. Fig. 27 The EDX spectrum and quantitative results of point 2 are shown. Fig.28 The EDX spectrum and quantitative results of point 3 are shown. Fig.29 The EDX spectrum and quantitative results of point 4 are shown. Fig.30 The EDX spectrum and quantitative results of point 5 are shown. Figures 26 to 30In the figure, the horizontal axis shows the characteristic X-ray energy (Energy) [keV], and the vertical axis shows the characteristic X-ray intensity [Counts].

[0317] Peaks due to electron transitions to the K layer of carbon (C), oxygen (O), fluorine (F), magnesium (Mg), silicon (Si), phosphorus (P), sulfur (S), calcium (Ca), manganese (Mn), cobalt (Co), and nickel (Ni) were observed at points 1 to 5. The obtained spectrum was divided into each element and the atomic concentration was calculated.

[0318] Next, the surface analysis of EDX is described. Sometimes, the method of performing two-dimensional evaluation of the area while scanning the area is called surface analysis. In this embodiment, EDX measurement is performed on 256 vertical points × 256 horizontal points in the area.

[0319] Fig.31A The HAADF-STEM image of the region subjected to EDX surface analysis of sample A is shown. EDX surface analysis was performed on a region including crystal grains and grain boundaries. Fig.31B Show Fig.31A The surface analysis image of carbon in the EDX surface analysis of the region shown is Fig.31C The surface analysis image of oxygen is shown. Fig.31D The surface analysis image of fluorine is shown. Fig.31E The surface analysis image of magnesium is shown. Fig.31F The surface analysis image of silicon is shown. Fig.32A The surface analysis image of phosphorus is shown. Fig.32B The surface analysis image of sulfur is shown. Fig.32C The surface analysis image of calcium is shown. Fig.32D The surface analysis image of manganese is shown. Fig.32E The surface analysis image of cobalt is shown. Fig.32F A surface analysis image of nickel is shown.

[0320] FIG. 31B to FIG. 31F and FIG. 32A to FIG. 32F The surface analysis image of the characteristic X-ray intensity obtained by EDX measurement is shown. The measurement points with low characteristic X-ray intensity are represented by light colors (white), and the measurement points with high characteristic X-ray intensity are represented by dark colors (black). In other words, the atomic concentration of the light-colored (white) measurement points is low, and the atomic concentration of the dark-colored (black) measurement points is high. Note that FIG. 31B to FIG. 31F and FIG. 32A to FIG. 32F In order to make the distribution in the area clearer, the scale of the characteristic X-ray intensity is changed for each element.

[0321] like FIG. 31B to FIG. 31F and FIG. 32A to FIG. 32F As shown, it can be confirmed that the concentrations of fluorine, magnesium, silicon and calcium are high at the grain boundary and its vicinity. In addition, it is considered that the reagent used as the raw material contains silicon and calcium.

[0322] from FIG. 31B to FIG. 31F and FIG. 32A to FIG. 32F The EDX surface analysis shown extracts data of a linear region and evaluates the distribution of the atomic concentration in the positive electrode active material particles. In this way, one-dimensional evaluation of a linear region is sometimes referred to as line analysis.

[0323] Fig.33A The HAADF-STEM image of the region of sample A subjected to EDX line analysis is shown. Fig.33A In the figure, the area where EDX line analysis was performed is indicated by arrows. EDX line analysis was performed on the grains, grain boundaries, and the area across the grains.

[0324] Fig.34A Show Fig.33A The atomic concentration of carbon in the EDX surface analysis of the area shown is Fig.34B Show Fig.33A The atomic concentration of oxygen in the EDX analysis of the region shown is Fig.34C Show Fig.33A The atomic concentration of fluorine in the EDX analysis of the region shown is Fig.34D Show Fig.33A The atomic concentration of magnesium in the EDX analysis of the region shown is Fig.34E Show Fig.33A The atomic concentration of silicon in the EDX surface analysis of the area shown is Fig.34F Show Fig.33A The atomic concentration of phosphorus in the EDX surface analysis of the area shown is Fig.35A Show Fig.33A The atomic concentration of sulfur in the EDX analysis of the region shown is Fig.35B Show Fig.33A The atomic concentration of calcium in the EDX surface analysis of the area shown is Fig.35C Show Fig.33A The atomic concentration of manganese in the EDX surface analysis of the area shown is Fig.35D Show Fig.33A The atomic concentration of cobalt in the EDX analysis of the region shown is Fig.35E Show Fig.33A The atomic concentration of nickel in the EDX surface analysis of the area shown.

[0325] exist FIG. 34A to FIG. 34F and FIG. 35A to FIG. 35E In the figure, the horizontal axis represents distance (Distance) [nm], and the vertical axis represents atomic concentration [atomic %]. Fig.34AThe black circle at one end of the arrow is the starting point (distance = 0 nm) and the distance increases toward the other end (end point). The atomic concentration on the vertical axis shows the ratio of the number of atoms of each element when the total number of atoms of carbon, oxygen, fluorine, magnesium, silicon, phosphorus, sulfur, calcium, manganese, cobalt and nickel is 100 atomic%.

[0326] like Fig.33A , FIG. 34A to FIG. 34F , FIG. 35A to FIG. 35E As shown, it can be confirmed that the concentrations of fluorine, magnesium, silicon and calcium are higher in the grain boundary and its vicinity than in the crystal grain region. In addition, it is known that the grain boundary and its vicinity have a region with a width of 1 nm or more and 10 nm or less.

[0327] Furthermore, it was confirmed that oxygen, magnesium and fluorine were present at the grain boundary and its vicinity, and that the grain boundary and its vicinity contained magnesium oxide. In addition, it is considered that part of the oxygen contained in magnesium oxide was replaced by fluorine.

[0328] On the other hand, fluorine, magnesium, silicon, and calcium in the grain region were at the detection limit.

[0329] Phosphorus and sulfur are at the detection limit in both grains and grain boundaries.

[0330] Note that although carbon was detected in both the crystal grains and the grain boundaries, since a carbon coating film was used as a protective film, the above carbon concentration may include carbon derived from the carbon coating film. Therefore, the true carbon concentration in the crystal grains and the grain boundaries cannot be determined.

[0331] Furthermore, it was confirmed that the atomic concentrations of transition metals manganese, cobalt, and nickel were lower in the grain boundaries and the vicinity thereof than in the crystal grains.

[0332] Fig.35F The total atomic concentration of transition metals nickel, manganese and cobalt is shown. Fig.35F In the graph, the horizontal axis represents the distance (Distance) [nm], and the vertical axis represents the total atomic concentration of nickel, manganese and cobalt (Ni+Mn+Co) [atomic %]. Specifically, the total atomic concentration of nickel, manganese and cobalt (Ni+Mn+Co) refers to the sum of the atomic concentrations of nickel, manganese and cobalt at each EDX measurement point. In sample A, the total atomic concentration of nickel, manganese and cobalt (Ni+Mn+Co) can also be said to be the atomic concentration of transition metals. Fig.35F It can be seen that the atomic concentration of transition metals in the grain boundary and its vicinity tends to be lower than that in the grain region. In addition, in the grain region, the atomic concentration of transition metals is almost the same without much difference.

[0333] Fig.36A The atomic concentration ratio of magnesium (Mg) relative to the atomic concentration of transition metals in the grains is shown. Fig.36AIn the graph, the horizontal axis represents the distance (Distance) [nm], and the vertical axis represents the atomic concentration ratio of magnesium to the atomic concentration of transition metal in the crystal grains (Mg / Tr-Metal) (arb. Unit: arbitrary unit).

[0334] The atomic concentration of transition metals in the grains (Tr-Metal) is described. The average value of the atomic concentration of transition metals in the grains is used as the atomic concentration of transition metals in the grains (Tr-Metal). Specifically, the region where the atomic concentration of magnesium (Mg) is at the detection lower limit is regarded as the grain region, and the average value of the atomic concentration of transition metals in this region is calculated. The grain region used for the calculation of the average value is Fig.35F Indicated by arrows.

[0335] Depend on Fig.36A It can be seen that the grain boundaries and their vicinity have an area where the atomic concentration ratio of magnesium to the atomic concentration of the transition metal in the grain (Mg / Tr-Metal) is greater than 0.030. It was found that magnesium segregation is biased at the grain boundaries and their vicinity. It can be considered that the grain boundaries and their vicinity contain magnesium oxide. Since sample A of one embodiment of the present invention contains magnesium oxide at the grain boundaries and their vicinity, the positive electrode active material particles are chemically and structurally stable, thereby suppressing the degradation of the positive electrode active material such as the dissolution of transition metals into the electrolyte, oxygen detachment, and unstable crystal structure. In addition, the rupture of the positive electrode active material particles can be suppressed. In addition, the detachment of oxygen from the positive electrode active material particles can be suppressed. By adopting the positive electrode active material particles, the degradation of the power storage device can be suppressed. In addition, a highly safe power storage device can be provided. When the charging voltage is high, the amount of lithium contained in the positive electrode during charging is reduced, and the crystal structure of the positive electrode active material particles is easily changed, so it is particularly preferred to use sample A as the positive electrode active material particles.

[0336] Fig.36B The atomic concentration ratio of fluorine relative to the atomic concentration of transition metal (Tr-Metal) in the grains is shown. Fig.36B In the graph, the horizontal axis represents distance (Distance) [nm], and the vertical axis represents the atomic concentration ratio of fluorine to the atomic concentration of transition metal in the crystal grains (represented as F / Tr-Metal).

[0337] Depend on Fig.36B It is known that the grain boundaries and their vicinity have a region where the atomic concentration ratio of fluorine to the atomic concentration of transition metal in the grains (F / Tr-Metal) is 0.030 or more. Furthermore, since the grain boundaries and their vicinity contain fluorine, magnesium can be efficiently segregated at the grain boundaries and their vicinity.

[0338] Note that in this specification, "atomic concentration ratio" and "atomic number ratio" are synonymous, and "atomic concentration ratio" can be replaced by "atomic number ratio". That is, the value of Mg / Tr-Metal is the atomic concentration ratio of magnesium relative to the atomic concentration of transition metal in the crystal grain, or the atomic number ratio of magnesium relative to the atomic number of transition metal in the crystal grain.

[0339] Fig.36C The atomic concentration ratio of magnesium (Mg) relative to the total atomic concentration (Ni+Mn+Co) of nickel, manganese, and cobalt in each EDX measurement portion is shown. Fig.36C In the graph, the horizontal axis represents distance (Distance) [nm], and the vertical axis represents the atomic concentration ratio of magnesium (Mg / (Ni+Mn+Co)) to the total atomic concentration of nickel, manganese, and cobalt in each EDX measurement portion.

[0340] The total atomic concentration of nickel, manganese and cobalt (Ni+Mn+Co) in each EDX measurement part and Fig.35F The data shown are the same.

[0341] Depend on Fig.36C It is found that the grain boundaries and their vicinities have regions where the atomic concentration ratio of magnesium to the total atomic concentration of nickel, manganese and cobalt in the grains (Mg / (Ni+Mn+Co)) is 0.030 or more. Magnesium is segregated at the grain boundaries and their vicinities.

[0342] Fig.36D The atomic concentration ratio of fluorine to the total atomic concentration (Ni+Mn+Co) of nickel, manganese and cobalt in each EDX measurement portion is shown. Fig.36D In the graph, the horizontal axis represents distance (Distance) [nm], and the vertical axis represents the atomic concentration ratio of fluorine to the total atomic concentration of nickel, manganese and cobalt in each EDX measurement portion (F / (Ni+Mn+Co)).

[0343] Depend on Fig.36D It can be seen that the grain boundaries and their vicinity have a region where the atomic concentration ratio of fluorine to the atomic concentration of transition metals in the grains (F / (Ni+Mn+Co)) is 0.030 or more. Since the grain boundaries and their vicinity contain fluorine, magnesium can be efficiently segregated at the grain boundaries and their vicinity.

[0344] The other parts of sample A were similarly measured by EDX.

[0345] Fig.37A The HAADF-STEM image of the region subjected to EDX surface analysis of sample A is shown. EDX surface analysis was performed on a region including crystal grains and grain boundaries. Fig.37B Show Fig.37A The surface analysis image of carbon in the EDX surface analysis of the region shown is Fig.37C The surface analysis image of oxygen is shown. Fig.37D The surface analysis image of fluorine is shown. Fig.37E The surface analysis image of magnesium is shown. Fig.37F The surface analysis image of silicon is shown. Fig.38A The surface analysis image of phosphorus is shown. Fig.38B The surface analysis image of sulfur is shown. Fig.38C The surface analysis image of calcium is shown. Fig.38D The surface analysis image of manganese is shown. Fig.38E The surface analysis image of cobalt is shown. Fig.38F A surface analysis image of nickel is shown.

[0346] FIG. 37B to FIG. 37F and FIG. 38A to FIG. 38F The surface analysis image of the characteristic X-ray intensity obtained by EDX measurement is shown. The measurement points with low characteristic X-ray intensity are represented by light colors (white), and the measurement points with high characteristic X-ray intensity are represented by dark colors (black pigment). In other words, the atomic concentration of the light-colored (white) measurement points is low, and the atomic concentration of the dark-colored (black pigment) measurement points is high. Note that FIG. 37B to FIG. 37F and FIG. 38A to FIG. 38F In order to make the distribution in the area clearer, the scale of the characteristic X-ray intensity is changed for each element.

[0347] like FIG. 37B to FIG. 37F and FIG. 38A to FIG. 38F As shown, it can be confirmed that the concentrations of fluorine, magnesium, silicon and calcium are high at the grain boundary and its vicinity. In addition, it is considered that the reagent used as the raw material contains silicon and calcium.

[0348] from FIG. 37B to FIG. 37F and FIG. 38A to FIG. 38F The data of the linear region was extracted by the EDX surface analysis shown, and the distribution in the positive electrode active material particle was evaluated as the atomic concentration.

[0349] Fig.33B The HAADF-STEM image of the region of sample A subjected to EDX line analysis is shown. Fig.33B In the figure, the area where EDX line analysis was performed is indicated by arrows. EDX line analysis was performed on the grains, grain boundaries, and the area across the grains.

[0350] Fig.39A Show Fig.33B The atomic concentration of carbon in the EDX surface analysis of the area shown is Fig.39B Show Fig.33B The atomic concentration of oxygen in the EDX analysis of the region shown is Fig.39C Show Fig.33B The atomic concentration of fluorine in the EDX analysis of the region shown is Fig.39D Show Fig.33B The atomic concentration of magnesium in the EDX analysis of the region shown is Fig.39E Show Fig.33B The atomic concentration of silicon in the EDX surface analysis of the area shown is Fig.39F Show Fig.33B The atomic concentration of phosphorus in the EDX surface analysis of the area shown is Fig.40A Show Fig.33B The atomic concentration of sulfur in the EDX analysis of the region shown is Fig.40B Show Fig.33B The atomic concentration of calcium in the EDX surface analysis of the area shown is Fig.40C Show Fig.33B The atomic concentration of manganese in the EDX surface analysis of the area shown is Fig.40D Show Fig.33B The atomic concentration of cobalt in the EDX analysis of the region shown is Fig.40E Show Fig.33B The atomic concentration of nickel in the EDX surface analysis of the area shown.

[0351] exist FIG. 39A to FIG. 39F and FIG. 40A to FIG. 40E In the figure, the horizontal axis represents distance (Distance) [nm], and the vertical axis represents atomic concentration [atomic %]. Fig.33B The black circle at one end of the arrow is the starting point (distance = 0 nm) and the distance increases toward the other end (end point). The atomic concentration on the vertical axis shows the ratio of the number of atoms of each element when the total number of atoms of carbon, oxygen, fluorine, magnesium, silicon, phosphorus, sulfur, calcium, manganese, cobalt and nickel is 100 atomic%.

[0352] like Fig.33B , FIG. 39A to FIG. 39F , FIG. 40A to FIG. 40E As shown, it can be confirmed that the concentrations of fluorine, magnesium, silicon and calcium are higher in the grain boundary and its vicinity than in the crystal grain region. In addition, it is known that the grain boundary and its vicinity have a region with a width of 1 nm or more and 10 nm or less.

[0353] Furthermore, it was confirmed that oxygen, magnesium and fluorine were present at the grain boundary and its vicinity, and that the grain boundary and its vicinity contained magnesium oxide. In addition, it is considered that part of the oxygen contained in magnesium oxide was replaced by fluorine.

[0354] On the other hand, fluorine, magnesium, silicon, and calcium in the grain region were at the detection limit.

[0355] Phosphorus and sulfur are at the detection limit in both grains and grain boundaries.

[0356] Note that although carbon was detected in both the crystal grains and the grain boundaries, since a carbon coating film was used as a protective film, the above carbon concentration is considered to be due to the carbon in the carbon coating film. Therefore, the true carbon concentration in the crystal grains and the grain boundaries cannot be determined.

[0357] Furthermore, it was confirmed that the atomic concentrations of transition metals manganese, cobalt, and nickel were lower in the grain boundaries and the vicinity thereof than in the crystal grains.

[0358] Fig.40F The total atomic concentration of transition metals nickel, manganese and cobalt is shown. Fig.40F In the graph, the horizontal axis represents the distance (Distance) [nm], and the vertical axis represents the total atomic concentration of nickel, manganese and cobalt (Ni+Mn+Co) [atomic %]. In sample A, the total atomic concentration of nickel, manganese and cobalt (Ni+Mn+Co) can also be said to be the atomic concentration of transition metals. Fig.40F It can be seen that the atomic concentration of transition metals in the grain boundary and its vicinity tends to be lower than that in the grain region. In addition, in the grain region, the atomic concentration of transition metals is almost the same without much difference.

[0359] Fig.41A The atomic concentration ratio of magnesium (Mg) relative to the atomic concentration of transition metals in the grains is shown. Fig.41A In the graph, the horizontal axis represents the distance (Distance) [nm], and the vertical axis represents the atomic concentration ratio of magnesium to the atomic concentration of transition metal in the crystal grains (Mg / Tr-Metal).

[0360] The average value of the atomic concentration of the transition metal in the grains (Tr-Metal) is used as the atomic concentration of the transition metal in the grains. The average value is calculated using the grain region in Fig.40F Indicated by arrows.

[0361] Depend on Fig.41A It can be seen that the grain boundaries and their vicinity have an area where the atomic concentration ratio of magnesium to the atomic concentration of the transition metal in the grain (Mg / Tr-Metal) is greater than 0.030, and magnesium is segregated at the grain boundaries and their vicinity. It can be considered that the grain boundaries and their vicinity contain magnesium oxide. Since sample A of one embodiment of the present invention contains magnesium oxide at the grain boundaries and their vicinity, the positive electrode active material particles are chemically and structurally stable, thereby suppressing the degradation of the positive electrode active material such as the dissolution of transition metals into the electrolyte, oxygen detachment, and unstable crystal structure. In addition, the cracking of the positive electrode active material particles can be suppressed. In addition, the detachment of oxygen from the positive electrode active material particles can be suppressed. By adopting the positive electrode active material particles, the degradation of the storage device can be suppressed. In addition, a highly safe storage device can be provided. When the charging voltage is high, the amount of lithium contained in the positive electrode during charging is reduced, and the crystal structure of the positive electrode active material particles is easily distorted, so it is particularly preferred to use sample A as the positive electrode active material particles.

[0362] Fig.41B The atomic concentration ratio of fluorine relative to the atomic concentration of transition metal (Tr-Metal) in the grains is shown. Fig.41BIn the graph, the horizontal axis represents distance (Distance) [nm], and the vertical axis represents the atomic concentration ratio of fluorine to the atomic concentration of transition metal in the crystal grains (represented as F / Tr-Metal).

[0363] Depend on Fig.41B It is known that the grain boundaries and their vicinity have a region where the atomic concentration ratio of fluorine to the atomic concentration of transition metal in the grains (F / Tr-Metal) is 0.030 or more. Furthermore, since the grain boundaries and their vicinity contain fluorine, magnesium can be efficiently segregated at the grain boundaries and their vicinity.

[0364] Fig.41C The atomic concentration ratio of magnesium (Mg) relative to the total atomic concentration (Ni+Mn+Co) of nickel, manganese, and cobalt in each EDX measurement portion is shown. Fig.41C In the graph, the horizontal axis represents distance (Distance) [nm], and the vertical axis represents the atomic concentration ratio of magnesium (Mg / (Ni+Mn+Co)) to the total atomic concentration of nickel, manganese, and cobalt in each EDX measurement portion.

[0365] The total atomic concentration of nickel, manganese and cobalt (Ni+Mn+Co) in each EDX measurement part and Fig.40F The data shown are the same.

[0366] Depend on Fig.41C It is found that the grain boundaries and their vicinities have regions where the atomic concentration ratio of magnesium to the total atomic concentration of nickel, manganese and cobalt in the grains (Mg / (Ni+Mn+Co)) is 0.030 or more. Magnesium is segregated at the grain boundaries and their vicinities.

[0367] Fig.41D The atomic concentration ratio of fluorine to the total atomic concentration (Ni+Mn+Co) of nickel, manganese and cobalt in each EDX measurement portion is shown. Fig.41D In the graph, the horizontal axis represents distance (Distance) [nm], and the vertical axis represents the atomic concentration ratio of fluorine to the total atomic concentration of nickel, manganese and cobalt in each EDX measurement portion (F / (Ni+Mn+Co)).

[0368] Depend on Fig.41D It can be seen that the grain boundaries and their vicinity have a region where the atomic concentration ratio of fluorine to the atomic concentration of transition metals in the grains (F / (Ni+Mn+Co)) is 0.030 or more. Since the grain boundaries and their vicinity contain fluorine, magnesium can be efficiently segregated at the grain boundaries and their vicinity.

[0369] According to this embodiment, magnesium and fluorine are added as starting materials of the positive electrode active material particles, and magnesium is segregated at the grain boundaries and their vicinity of the positive electrode active material particles. Since the positive electrode active material particles of one embodiment of the present invention contain magnesium oxide at the grain boundaries and their vicinity, the positive electrode active material particles are chemically and structurally stable, thereby suppressing structural changes, volume changes and distortions caused by charging and discharging. In other words, the crystalline structure of the positive electrode active material particles is more stable, and even repeated charging and discharging can suppress changes in the crystalline structure. In addition, the rupture of the positive electrode active material particles can be suppressed. In other words, degradation such as capacity reduction can be suppressed.

[0370] The storage device including the positive electrode active material particles has little deterioration and is therefore suitable for portable electronic devices. In addition, when used in vehicles such as automobiles, it is possible to avoid using commercial power during peak periods of power demand, which helps save energy and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. In addition, a highly safe storage device can be provided. [Example 2]

[0371] In this embodiment, positive electrode active material particles containing magnesium, fluorine and oxygen at the grain boundaries and their vicinity are manufactured, and the concentration distribution of the grains and grain boundaries in the active material is confirmed by TEM observation and STEM-EDX analysis. The sample adopts a sample of sample B of one embodiment of the present invention. As sample B, lithium cobalt oxide containing magnesium, fluorine and oxygen at the grain boundaries and their vicinity is manufactured. It is assumed that the composition of lithium cobalt oxide is LiCoO2. LiCoO2 has a layered rock salt type crystal structure.

[0372] <Preparation of Sample B> The preparation of sample B will be described.

[0373] like Figure 3 As shown in step S11 of the flowchart, prepare the starting materials. Lithium carbonate (Li2CO3) is weighed as a lithium source, cobalt oxide (Co3O4) is weighed as a cobalt source, magnesium oxide (MgO) is weighed as a magnesium source, and lithium fluoride (LiF) is weighed as a fluorine source. Specifically, 3.1489g (42.62mmol) of Li2CO3, 6.7726g (28.13mmol) of Co3O4, 0.0344g (0.85mmol) of MgO, and 0.0442g (1.70mmol) of LiF are weighed. Thus, the atomic number ratio m of magnesium relative to the atomic number of cobalt is 0.010 (1.0%). In addition, the atomic number ratio n of fluorine relative to the atomic number of magnesium is 2.0. Li2CO3 manufactured by Kojun Chemical Research Institute Co., Ltd. (catalog number: LIH06XB) is used. MgO manufactured by Kojun Chemical Research Institute Co., Ltd. (catalog number: MGO12PB) is used. LiF manufactured by Kojundo Chemical Laboratory Co., Ltd. (Catalog No.: LIH10XB) was used.

[0374] Next, as shown in step S12, mix the respective starting materials weighed in step S11. For the details of the mixing, reference may be made to the description of Sample A and the explanation thereof is omitted.

[0375] Next, as shown in step S13, perform a first heating on the material mixed in step S12. For the details of the first heating, reference may be made to the description of Sample A and the explanation thereof is omitted.

[0376] Next, as shown in step S14, cool the material heated in step S13 to room temperature to obtain Composition 2. After cooling, perform a grinding treatment on the obtained Composition 2, thereby reducing the particle size of Composition 2. A 53 μm sieve is used for the grinding treatment.

[0377] Next, as shown in step S15, perform a second heating on Composition 2 obtained in step S14. For the details of the second heating, reference may be made to the description of Sample A and the explanation thereof is omitted.

[0378] By performing the second heating in step S15, the magnesium and fluorine contained in the starting materials can be promoted to segregate to the grain boundaries of lithium cobaltate.

[0379] Next, as shown in step S16, cool the composition 2 heated in step S15 to room temperature and perform recovery to obtain Sample B.

[0380] <TEM Observation, STEM Observation, EDX Measurement> Next, thin-section the Sample B using a focused ion beam (FIB), and observe the cross-section of Sample B using TEM and STEM. In addition, perform a composition analysis on the cross-section of Sample B using EDX measurement. For the details of the TEM, STEM observations, and EDX measurement, reference may be made to the description of Sample A and the explanation thereof is omitted.

[0381] Fig.42A Show a TEM image (bright-field image) of the cross-section of Sample B. Fig.42A The magnification is 100,000 times. In Fig.42A , the crystal orientations in the regions where the concentration (brightness) of the TEM image is substantially uniform are substantially the same, and it can be considered as a single crystal. In addition, the regions where the concentration (brightness) of the TEM image changes can be considered as grain boundaries. Fig.42B Show the schematic diagram corresponding to Fig.42A . As Fig.42A and Fig.42B show, it can be confirmed that the positive electrode active material particles include a plurality of crystal grains 1201 and grain boundaries 1203 between the crystal grains.

[0382] Fig.43A Show a STEM image (bright-field image) of the cross-section of Sample B, Fig.43B show a HAADF-STEM image of the same part. Fig.43A and Fig.43B The magnification is 8 million times. Fig.43A and Fig.43B In the figure, a lattice image is confirmed in the region of the crystal grains.

[0383] Fig.44A The HAADF-STEM image of the region subjected to EDX surface analysis of sample B is shown. EDX surface analysis was performed on a region including crystal grains and grain boundaries. In this embodiment, EDX measurement was performed on 256 vertical points × 256 horizontal points in the region.

[0384] Peaks derived from electron transitions of carbon, oxygen, fluorine, magnesium, silicon, phosphorus, sulfur, calcium, manganese, cobalt, and nickel to the K layer were observed. The obtained spectrum was divided into each element, and the atomic concentration was determined.

[0385] Fig.44B Show Fig.44A The surface analysis image of carbon in the EDX surface analysis of the region shown is Fig.44C The surface analysis image of oxygen is shown. Fig.44D The surface analysis image of fluorine is shown. Fig.44E The surface analysis image of magnesium is shown. Fig.44F The surface analysis image of silicon is shown. Fig.45A The surface analysis image of phosphorus is shown. Fig.45B The surface analysis image of sulfur is shown. Fig.45C The surface analysis image of calcium is shown. Fig.45D A surface analysis image of cobalt is shown.

[0386] FIG. 44B to FIG. 44F and FIG. 45A to FIG. 45D The surface analysis image of the characteristic X-ray intensity obtained by EDX measurement is shown. The measurement points with low characteristic X-ray intensity are represented by light colors (white), and the measurement points with high characteristic X-ray intensity are represented by dark colors (black pigment). In other words, the atomic concentration of the light-colored (white) measurement points is low, and the atomic concentration of the dark-colored (black pigment) measurement points is high. Note that FIG. 44B to FIG. 44F and FIG. 45A to FIG. 45D In order to make the distribution in the area clearer, the scale of the characteristic X-ray intensity is changed for each element.

[0387] like FIG. 44B to FIG. 44F and FIG. 45A to FIG. 45D As shown, it can be confirmed that the concentrations of magnesium and calcium are increased at the grain boundary and its vicinity. Fluorine is hardly observed in the region where the EDX surface analysis was performed. It can be considered that this is because fluorine, which is a light element, is not easily detected in EDX. In addition, it can be considered that the reagent used as a raw material contains calcium.

[0388] from FIG. 44B to FIG. 44F and FIG. 45A to FIG. 45DThe data of the linear region was extracted by the EDX surface analysis shown, and the distribution in the positive electrode active material particle was evaluated as the atomic concentration.

[0389] Fig.46A The HAADF-STEM image of the region of sample B subjected to EDX line analysis is shown. Fig.46A In the figure, the area where EDX line analysis was performed is indicated by arrows. EDX line analysis was performed on the grains, grain boundaries, and the area across the grains.

[0390] Fig.47A Show Fig.46A The atomic concentration of carbon in the EDX surface analysis of the area shown is Fig.47B Show Fig.46A The atomic concentration of oxygen in the EDX analysis of the region shown is Fig.47C Show Fig.46A The atomic concentration of fluorine in the EDX analysis of the region shown is Fig.47D Show Fig.46A The atomic concentration of magnesium in the EDX analysis of the region shown is Fig.47E Show Fig.46A The atomic concentration of silicon in the EDX surface analysis of the area shown is Fig.47F Show Fig.46A The atomic concentration of phosphorus in the EDX surface analysis of the area shown is Fig.48A Show Fig.46A The atomic concentration of sulfur in the EDX analysis of the region shown is Fig.48B Show Fig.46A The atomic concentration of calcium in the EDX surface analysis of the area shown is Fig.48C Show Fig.46A The atomic concentration of cobalt in the EDX surface analysis of the area shown.

[0391] exist FIG. 47A to FIG. 47F and FIG. 48A to FIG. 48C In the figure, the horizontal axis represents distance (Distance) [nm], and the vertical axis represents atomic concentration [atomic %]. Fig.46A The black circle at one end of the arrow is the starting point (distance = 0 nm) and the distance increases toward the other end (end point). The atomic concentration on the vertical axis shows the ratio of the number of atoms of each element when the total number of atoms of carbon, oxygen, fluorine, magnesium, silicon, phosphorus, sulfur, calcium and cobalt is 100 atomic%.

[0392] like Fig.46A , FIG. 47A to FIG. 47F , FIG. 48A to FIG. 48C As shown, it can be confirmed that the concentrations of magnesium and calcium are higher in the grain boundary and its vicinity than in the crystal grain region. In addition, it is known that the grain boundary and its vicinity have a region with a width of 1 nm or more and 10 nm or less.

[0393] Furthermore, it was confirmed that oxygen and magnesium existed at the grain boundary and its vicinity. This indicates that the grain boundary and its vicinity contained magnesium oxide.

[0394] On the other hand, fluorine, magnesium, silicon, and calcium in the grain region were at the detection limit.

[0395] Phosphorus and sulfur are at the detection limit in both grains and grain boundaries.

[0396] Note that although carbon was detected in both the crystal grains and the grain boundaries, since a carbon coating film was used as a protective film, the above carbon concentration is considered to be due to the carbon in the carbon coating film. Therefore, the true carbon concentration in the crystal grains and the grain boundaries cannot be determined.

[0397] Furthermore, it was confirmed that the atomic concentration of transition metal cobalt was lower in the grain boundaries and the vicinity thereof than in the crystal grains.

[0398] In sample B, the atomic concentration of cobalt can also be called the atomic concentration of transition metals. Fig.48C It can be seen that the atomic concentration of transition metals in the grain boundary and its vicinity tends to be lower than that in the grain region. In addition, in the grain region, the atomic concentration of transition metals is almost the same without much difference.

[0399] Fig.49A The atomic concentration ratio of magnesium (Mg) relative to the atomic concentration of transition metals in the grains is shown. Fig.49A In the graph, the horizontal axis represents the distance (Distance) [nm], and the vertical axis represents the atomic concentration ratio of magnesium to the atomic concentration of transition metal in the crystal grains (Mg / Tr-Metal).

[0400] The average value of the atomic concentration of the transition metal in the grains (Tr-Metal) is used as the atomic concentration of the transition metal in the grains. The average value is calculated using the grain region in Fig.48D Indicated by arrows.

[0401] Depend on Fig.49AIt can be seen that the grain boundaries and their vicinity have an area where the atomic concentration ratio of magnesium to the atomic concentration of the transition metal in the grain (Mg / Tr-Metal) is greater than 0.030, and magnesium is segregated at the grain boundaries and their vicinity. It can be considered that the grain boundaries and their vicinity contain magnesium oxide. Since sample B of one embodiment of the present invention contains magnesium oxide at the grain boundaries and their vicinity, the positive electrode active material particles are chemically and structurally stable, thereby suppressing the degradation of the positive electrode active material such as the dissolution of transition metals into the electrolyte, oxygen detachment, and unstable crystal structure. In addition, the cracking of the positive electrode active material particles can be suppressed. In addition, the detachment of oxygen from the positive electrode active material particles can be suppressed. By adopting the positive electrode active material particles, the degradation of the storage device can be suppressed. In addition, a highly safe storage device can be provided. When the charging voltage is high, the amount of lithium contained in the positive electrode is reduced during charging, and the crystal structure of the positive electrode active material particles is easily distorted, so it is particularly preferred to use sample B as the positive electrode active material particles.

[0402] Fig.49B The atomic concentration ratio of fluorine relative to the atomic concentration of transition metal (Tr-Metal) in the grains is shown. Fig.49B In the graph, the horizontal axis represents distance (Distance) [nm], and the vertical axis represents the atomic concentration ratio of fluorine to the atomic concentration of transition metal in the crystal grains (represented as F / Tr-Metal).

[0403] like Fig.47C and Fig.49B As shown, the fluorine concentration in the crystal grains and grain boundaries is below the detection limit in sample B. This is considered to be because fluorine, which is a light element, is not easily detected by EDX.

[0404] Fig.49C The atomic concentration ratio of magnesium (Mg) to the atomic concentration of cobalt (Co) in each EDX measurement portion is shown. Fig.49C In the graph, the horizontal axis represents distance (Distance) [nm], and the vertical axis represents the atomic concentration ratio of magnesium to the atomic concentration of cobalt in each EDX measurement portion (Mg / Co).

[0405] Depend on Fig.49C It is found that the grain boundary and its vicinity have a region where the atomic concentration ratio of magnesium to the atomic concentration of cobalt in the grains (Mg / Co) is 0.030 or more. Magnesium is segregated at the grain boundary and its vicinity.

[0406] Fig.49D The atomic concentration ratio of fluorine to the atomic concentration of cobalt (Co) in each EDX measurement portion is shown. Fig.49DIn the graph, the horizontal axis represents distance (nm), and the vertical axis represents the ratio of the atomic concentration of fluorine to the atomic concentration of cobalt in each EDX measurement portion (F / Co). In sample B, the fluorine concentration in the crystal grains and grain boundaries was below the detection limit.

[0407] The other parts of sample B were similarly subjected to EDX measurement.

[0408] Fig.50A The HAADF-STEM image of the region subjected to EDX surface analysis of sample B is shown. EDX surface analysis was performed on a region including crystal grains and grain boundaries. Fig.50B Show Fig.50A The carbon surface analysis image in the EDX surface analysis of the region shown is shown. Fig.50C The surface analysis image of oxygen is shown. Fig.50D The surface analysis image of fluorine is shown. Fig.50E The surface analysis image of magnesium is shown. Fig.50F The surface analysis image of silicon is shown. Fig.51A The surface analysis image of phosphorus is shown. Fig.51B The surface analysis image of sulfur is shown. Fig.51C The surface analysis image of calcium is shown. Fig.51D A surface analysis image showing cobalt is shown.

[0409] FIG. 50B to FIG. 50F and FIG. 51A to FIG. 51D The surface analysis image of the characteristic X-ray intensity obtained by EDX measurement is shown. The measurement points with low characteristic X-ray intensity are represented by light colors (white), and the measurement points with high characteristic X-ray intensity are represented by dark colors (black pigment). In other words, the atomic concentration of the light-colored (white) measurement points is low, and the atomic concentration of the dark-colored (black pigment) measurement points is high. Note that FIG. 50B to FIG. 50F and FIG. 51A to FIG. 51D In order to make the distribution in the area clearer, the scale of the characteristic X-ray intensity is changed for each element.

[0410] like FIG. 50B to FIG. 50F and FIG. 51A to FIG. 51D As shown, it can be confirmed that the concentrations of magnesium and calcium are increased at the grain boundary and its vicinity. Fluorine is hardly observed in the region where the EDX surface analysis was performed. It can be considered that this is because fluorine, which is a light element, is not easily detected in EDX. In addition, it can be considered that the reagent used as a raw material contains calcium.

[0411] from FIG. 50B to FIG. 50F and FIG. 51A to FIG. 51D The data of the linear region was extracted by the EDX surface analysis shown, and the distribution in the positive electrode active material particle was evaluated as the atomic concentration.

[0412] Fig.46B The HAADF-STEM image of the region of sample B subjected to EDX line analysis is shown. Fig.46B In the figure, the area where EDX line analysis was performed is indicated by arrows. EDX line analysis was performed on the grains, grain boundaries, and the area across the grains.

[0413] Fig.52A Show Fig.46B The atomic concentration of carbon in the EDX surface analysis of the area shown is Fig.52B Show Fig.46B The atomic concentration of oxygen in the EDX analysis of the region shown is Fig.52C Show Fig.46B The atomic concentration of fluorine in the EDX analysis of the region shown is Fig.52D Show Fig.46B The atomic concentration of magnesium in the EDX analysis of the region shown is Fig.52E Show Fig.46B The atomic concentration of silicon in the EDX surface analysis of the area shown is Fig.52F Show Fig.46B The atomic concentration of phosphorus in the EDX surface analysis of the area shown is Fig.53A Show Fig.46B The atomic concentration of sulfur in the EDX analysis of the region shown is Fig.53B Show Fig.46B The atomic concentration of calcium in the EDX surface analysis of the area shown is Fig.53C Show Fig.46B The atomic concentration of cobalt in the EDX surface analysis of the area shown.

[0414] exist FIG. 52A to FIG. 52F and FIG. 53A to FIG. 53C In the figure, the horizontal axis represents distance (Distance) [nm], and the vertical axis represents atomic concentration [atomic %]. Fig.46B The black circle at one end of the arrow is the starting point (distance = 0 nm) and the distance increases toward the other end (end point). The atomic concentration on the vertical axis shows the ratio of the number of atoms of each element when the total number of atoms of carbon, oxygen, fluorine, magnesium, silicon, phosphorus, sulfur, calcium and cobalt is 100 atomic%.

[0415] like Fig.46B , FIG. 52A to FIG. 52F , FIG. 53A to FIG. 53C As shown, it can be confirmed that the concentration of magnesium in the grain boundary and its vicinity is higher than that in the region of the crystal grain. In addition, it can be seen that the grain boundary and its vicinity have a region with a width of 1 nm or more and 10 nm or less.

[0416] Furthermore, it was confirmed that oxygen and magnesium existed at the grain boundary and its vicinity. This indicates that the grain boundary and its vicinity contained magnesium oxide.

[0417] On the other hand, fluorine, magnesium, silicon, and calcium in the grain region were at the detection limit.

[0418] Phosphorus and sulfur are at the detection limit in both grains and grain boundaries.

[0419] Note that although carbon was detected in both the crystal grains and the grain boundaries, since a carbon coating film was used as a protective film, the above carbon concentration is considered to be due to the carbon in the carbon coating film. Therefore, the true carbon concentration in the crystal grains and the grain boundaries cannot be determined.

[0420] Furthermore, it was confirmed that the atomic concentration of transition metal cobalt was lower in the grain boundaries and the vicinity thereof than in the crystal grains.

[0421] In sample B, the atomic concentration of cobalt can also be called the atomic concentration of transition metals. Fig.53C It can be seen that the atomic concentration of transition metals in the grain boundary and its vicinity tends to be lower than that in the grain region. In addition, in the grain region, the atomic concentration of transition metals is almost the same without much difference.

[0422] Fig.54A The atomic concentration ratio of magnesium (Mg) relative to the atomic concentration of transition metals in the grains is shown. Fig.54A In the graph, the horizontal axis represents the distance (Distance) [nm], and the vertical axis represents the atomic concentration ratio of magnesium to the atomic concentration of transition metal in the crystal grains (Mg / Tr-Metal).

[0423] The average value of the atomic concentration of the transition metal in the grains (Tr-Metal) is used as the atomic concentration of the transition metal in the grains. The average value is calculated using the grain region in Fig.53D Indicated by arrows.

[0424] Depend on Fig.54A It can be seen that the grain boundaries and their vicinity have an area where the atomic concentration ratio of magnesium to the atomic concentration of the transition metal in the grain (Mg / Tr-Metal) is greater than 0.030, and magnesium is segregated at the grain boundaries and their vicinity. It can be considered that the grain boundaries and their vicinity contain magnesium oxide. Since sample B of one embodiment of the present invention contains magnesium oxide at the grain boundaries and their vicinity, the positive electrode active material particles are chemically and structurally stable, thereby suppressing the degradation of the positive electrode active material such as the dissolution of transition metals into the electrolyte, oxygen detachment, and unstable crystal structure. In addition, the rupture of the positive electrode active material particles can be suppressed. In addition, the detachment of oxygen from the positive electrode active material particles can be suppressed. By adopting the positive electrode active material particles, the degradation of the power storage device can be suppressed. In addition, a highly safe power storage device can be provided. When the charging voltage is high, the crystal structure of the positive electrode active material particles is easily distorted, so it is particularly preferred to use sample B as the positive electrode active material particles.

[0425] Fig.54B The atomic concentration ratio of fluorine relative to the atomic concentration of transition metal (Tr-Metal) in the grains is shown. Fig.54BIn the graph, the horizontal axis represents distance (Distance) [nm], and the vertical axis represents the atomic concentration ratio of fluorine to the atomic concentration of transition metal in the crystal grains (represented as F / Tr-Metal).

[0426] like Fig.52C and Fig.54B As shown, the fluorine concentration in the crystal grains and grain boundaries is below the detection limit in sample B. This is considered to be because fluorine, which is a light element, is not easily detected by EDX.

[0427] Fig.54C The atomic concentration ratio of magnesium (Mg) to the atomic concentration of cobalt (Co) in each EDX measurement portion is shown. Fig.54C In the graph, the horizontal axis represents distance (Distance) [nm], and the vertical axis represents the atomic concentration ratio of magnesium to the atomic concentration of cobalt in each EDX measurement portion (Mg / Co).

[0428] Depend on Fig.54C It is found that the grain boundary and its vicinity have a region where the atomic concentration ratio of magnesium to the atomic concentration of cobalt in the grains (Mg / Co) is 0.030 or more. Magnesium is segregated at the grain boundary and its vicinity.

[0429] Fig.54D The atomic concentration ratio of fluorine to the atomic concentration of cobalt (Co) in each EDX measurement portion is shown. Fig.54D In the graph, the horizontal axis represents distance (nm), and the vertical axis represents the ratio of the atomic concentration of fluorine to the atomic concentration of cobalt in each EDX measurement portion (F / Co). In sample B, the fluorine concentration in the crystal grains and grain boundaries was below the detection limit. [Explanation of symbols]

[0430] 100: positive electrode active material particles, 101: crystal grains, 103: grain boundaries, 105: crystal defects, 107: regions, 200: active material layer, 201: graphene compound, 211a: positive electrode, 211b: negative electrode, 212a: lead wire, 212b: lead wire, 214: separator, 215a: junction, 215b: junction, 217: fixing member, 250: battery, 251: outer packaging body, 261: folded portion, 262: sealing portion, 263: sealing portion, 271: ridge line, 272: valley bottom line, 273: space, 300: secondary battery, 301: positive electrode can, 302: negative electrode can, 303: gasket, 304: positive electrode, 305: positive electrode current collector, 306: positive electrode Active material layer, 307: negative electrode, 308: negative electrode current collector, 309: negative electrode active material layer, 310: separator, 500: secondary battery, 501: positive electrode current collector, 502: positive electrode active material layer, 503: positive electrode, 504: negative electrode current collector, 505: negative electrode active material layer, 506: negative electrode, 507: separator, 508: electrolyte, 509: outer packaging body, 510: positive electrode lead electrode, 511: negative electrode lead electrode, 600: secondary battery, 601: positive electrode cover, 602: battery can, 603: positive terminal, 604: positive electrode, 605: separator, 606: negative electrode, 607: negative terminal, 608: insulating plate, 609: insulating plate, 611: PTC element, 61 2: safety valve mechanism, 900: circuit board, 910: label, 911: terminal, 912: circuit, 913: secondary battery, 914: antenna, 915: antenna, 916: layer, 917: layer, 918: antenna, 919: terminal, 920: display device, 921: sensor, 922: terminal, 930: frame, 930a: frame, 930b: frame, 931: negative electrode, 932: positive electrode, 933: separator, 950: winding body, 951: terminal, 952: terminal, 980: secondary battery, 993: winding body, 994: negative electrode, 995: positive electrode, 996: separator, 997: lead electrode, 998: lead electrode, 1101: grain, 1103: grain boundary , 1201: grain, 1203: grain boundary, 7100: portable display device, 7101: housing, 7102: display unit, 7103: operation button, 7104: secondary battery, 7200: portable information terminal, 7201: housing, 7202: display unit, 7203: belt, 7204: buckle, 7205: operation button, 7206: input / output terminal, 7207: icon, 7300: display device, 7304: display unit, 7400: mobile phone, 7401: housing, 7402: display unit, 7403: operation button, 7404: external connection port, 7405: speaker, 7406: microphone, 7407: secondary battery, 8000: display device,8001: housing, 8002: display unit, 8003: speaker unit, 8004: secondary battery, 8021: charging device, 8022: cable, 8024: secondary battery, 8100: lighting device, 8101: housing, 8102: light source, 8103: secondary battery, 8104: ceiling, 8105: side wall, 8106: floor, 8107: window, 8200: indoor unit, 8201: housing, 8202: air outlet, 8203: secondary battery, 8204: outdoor unit, 8300: electric refrigerator-freezer, 8301: housing, 8302: refrigerator door, 8303: freezer door, 8304: secondary battery, 8400 : Automobile, 8401: Headlight, 8406: Electric engine, 8500: Automobile, 8600: Small motorcycle, 8601: Rearview mirror, 8602: Secondary battery, 8603: Turn signal, 8604: Underseat storage, 9600: Tablet terminal, 9625: Switch, 9626: Switch, 9627: Power switch, 9628: Operation switch, 9629: Clip, 9630: Housing, 9630a: Housing, 9630b: Housing, 9631: Display, 9633: Solar cell, 9634: Charge and discharge control circuit, 9635: Storage body, 9636: DCDC converter, 9637: Converter, 9640: Movable part,

Claims

1. A positive electrode active material particle, comprising: first grain; The second grain; as well as a grain boundary between the first grain and the second grain, The first crystal grain and the second crystal grain contain lithium, transition metal and oxygen. The grain boundaries contain magnesium and oxygen, Furthermore, the grain boundary has a region having a higher magnesium concentration than the first crystal grain and the second crystal grain.

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