Methods for producing carbon-lithium compounds and lithium sulfide

By forming a carbon-lithium compound in a pellet shape and controlling thermal reduction conditions, the method addresses oxide and impurity issues in lithium sulfide production, resulting in high-purity lithium sulfide for all-solid-state batteries.

JP2026520043APending Publication Date: 2026-06-19CLEANSOLUTION CO LTD +1

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
CLEANSOLUTION CO LTD
Filing Date
2024-10-23
Publication Date
2026-06-19

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Technical Problem

The production of lithium sulfide is hindered by the generation of oxides during thermal reduction, leading to increased oxygen content and impurities, which are problematic for all-solid-state batteries.

Method used

A method involving the formation of a carbon-lithium compound in a pellet shape, with controlled thermal reduction conditions, including a vacuum atmosphere, specific ratios of carbon to lithium compounds, and controlled temperature and time, to suppress oxide generation.

Benefits of technology

This method effectively reduces oxide and impurity content, enabling the production of high-purity lithium sulfide suitable for all-solid-state batteries.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a carbon-lithium compound and a method for producing lithium sulfide, wherein the carbon-lithium compound is an intermediate product for producing lithium sulfide powder having a pellet shape, and contains an oxide, the oxide may be 1.0% or less based on the second XRD peak value of lithium sulfide (Li2S).
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