Method for producing lithium sulfide using lithium polysulfide
By mixing carbonaceous materials into lithium sulfate powder and subjecting it to heat treatment, followed by extraction and drying with water or aprotic polar solvents, the problems of atmospheric stability and excessive sulfur loss in lithium sulfide manufacturing were solved, enabling the low-cost preparation of high-purity lithium sulfide.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- POSCO HLDG INC
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-17
AI Technical Summary
In the manufacturing process of lithium sulfide, there are problems with atmospheric stability and excessive use of lithium sulfide raw materials leading to excessive sulfur loss. In addition, existing methods are costly and complex.
High-purity lithium sulfide is prepared by mixing carbonaceous materials into lithium sulfate powder and subjecting it to heat treatment, followed by solvent extraction with water or aprotic polar solvent, adding a sulfur source, and combining drying and heat treatment steps.
It improves the atmospheric stability of lithium sulfide, simplifies the manufacturing process, reduces manufacturing costs, and improves production efficiency and product purity.
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