Composite Anode Material With Halide Solid Electrolyte for Li-Ion Efficiency

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current battery technologies face inefficiencies in charge and discharge processes, particularly in the storage and release of lithium ions, which affect the overall energy density and operational output of batteries.

Innovation Solution

An anode material comprising anode active particles, such as indium metal, lithium alloys, or lithium titanate, combined with a first solid electrolyte material represented by the composition formula Li α M β X γ, where M includes yttrium and X is Cl, Br, or I, enhancing ionic conductivity and allowing lithium ion storage and release at potentials greater than 0.27 V, thereby improving charge/discharge efficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If conventional anode materials are used, then battery structure is simple, but charge/discharge efficiency is low

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharge/discharge efficiencyVSAvoidanode material composition
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies composite materials by combining anode active material particles with solid electrolyte particles to form a composite anode material. This composite structure enables high charge/discharge efficiency by facilitating rapid lithium ion transport through the solid electrolyte while maintaining structural simplicity at the device level.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Productivity

If solid electrolyte particles are added to anode active material particles, then charge/discharge efficiency improves, but manufacturing precision requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharge/discharge efficiencyVSAvoidvolume ratio control
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent specifies precise parameter ranges for the volume ratio of solid electrolyte particles to anode active material particles (0.05 to 0.70). By controlling this volumetric parameter within defined boundaries, the invention achieves optimal charge/discharge efficiency while providing clear manufacturing guidelines that balance precision requirements with practical fabrication.

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 proposed solution significantly enhances the charge/discharge efficiency of batteries by optimizing the anode material and solid electrolyte composition, leading to improved energy density and operational performance.

Implementation Method 1

the first solid electrolyte particles include Li, M, and X... a material represented by the following composition formula (1): LiαMβXγ... enhancing ionic conductivity

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectIonic conduction: Conduction (electrical)

Implementation Method 2

the anode active material particles are an active material capable of storing and releasing lithium ions at a potential with respect to lithium of not less than 0.27 V

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectrochemical reactions: Redox Reactions

Data Source

PatentEP3745498B1Negative electrode material and battery using same
Publication Date: 2023.09.13 PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure provides an anode material having further improved charge / discharge efficiency. The anode material according to the present disclosure includes an anode active material and a first solid electrolyte material. The first solid electrolyte material includes Li, M, and X, and does not include sulfur. M is at least one selected from the group consisting of metalloid elements and metal elements other than Li. X is at least one kind selected from the group consisting of CI, Br, and I. The anode active material is an active material capable of storing and releasing lithium ions at a potential with respect to lithium of not less than 0.27 V.