Active Material Composite Coating for Stable Resistance After Cycling

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional active material composites exhibit a significant increase in resistance after cycle testing, indicating a need for improved durability and stability.

Innovation Solution

An active material composite is developed with a coating layer comprising a phosphoric acid compound and elements of C and F, which covers at least a portion of the active material particle surface, enhancing durability and resistance retention.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a coating layer is formed on the surface of active material particles using conventional methods, then the surface coverage is achieved, but the resistance increase rate after cycle testing remains high

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresistance increase rateVSAvoidcoating layer composition complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The coating layer is constructed as a composite material containing both a phosphoric acid compound and fluorine elements, combining the benefits of acid-base neutralization (from phosphoric acid compound) and stable surface coverage (from fluorine-containing species). This composite approach resolves the contradiction by achieving low resistance increase rate through synergistic effects of multiple components rather than relying on a single complex coating formulation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The invention changes the chemical composition parameters of the coating layer by specifically incorporating phosphoric acid compounds and fluorine elements. This parameter change transforms the coating properties to achieve superior resistance stability after cycling, resolving the contradiction between reliability improvement and manufacturing simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Duration of action of stationary object

If the coating layer includes phosphoric acid compound and C-F bonds, then durability is improved, but the manufacturing process becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecycle life durabilityVSAvoidcoating layer structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Duration of action of stationary objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The coating layer employs a composite structure combining phosphoric acid compounds with fluorine-containing species, creating a multi-functional coating that enhances durability through synergistic effects. The phosphoric acid compound provides acid-base neutralization capability while fluorine elements contribute to stable surface coverage and resistance to degradation during cycling, achieving extended cycle life without requiring overly complex manufacturing processes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

3Reliability

If conventional coating materials are used, then the coating process is simple, but the resistance increase rate after cycling is significant

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresistance stabilityVSAvoidcoating material selection
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The invention modifies the chemical composition parameters of the coating layer by incorporating phosphoric acid compounds and fluorine elements. This parameter change fundamentally improves resistance stability after cycling by introducing materials with superior chemical stability and surface passivation properties, resolving the contradiction between reliability enhancement and manufacturing simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The active material composite demonstrates a small resistance increase rate after cycle testing, indicating improved durability and stability due to the phosphoric acid compound and C-F bond in the coating layer.

Implementation Method 1

the coating layer comprises a phosphoric acid compound, and elements constituting the coating layer comprise C and F

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectChemical bonding: Chemical Bonding

Implementation Method 2

a coating layer is formed on a surface of active material particles

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAdsorption: Adsorption

Data Source

PatentUS20240297300A1Active material composite and secondary battery
Publication Date: 2024.09.05 TOYOTA JIDOSHA KK
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AI summary

An active material composite having durability after a cycle test is disclosed. The active material composite of the present disclosure has an active material particle and a coating layer, wherein the coating layer covers at least a portion of the surface of the active material particle, the coating layer contains a phosphoric acid compound, and elements constituting the coating layer contain C and F.