Mg-Ti Doped Olivine Cathode Material for High-Voltage Li Batteries

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing rechargeable lithium batteries face challenges in achieving high energy density, high operating voltage, high conductivity, and high charge-discharge efficiency, while maintaining a long lifespan.

Innovation Solution

A positive electrode active material comprising olivine-based lithium compounds doped with Mg and Ti, with specific compositional ranges and particle sizes, enhances the performance of rechargeable lithium batteries by improving mixture density and charge-discharge efficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Use of energy by moving object

If conventional positive electrode active materials are used, then the battery can operate, but the energy density and operating voltage are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveenergy densityVSAvoidperformance consistency
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the compositional parameters of the olivine-based lithium compound by doping with Mg and Ti elements, and optimizes the particle size distribution (D10, D50, D90 values), to achieve higher energy density and operating voltage while maintaining performance consistency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a composite material system by doping Mg and Ti elements into the olivine-based lithium compound structure, combining multiple elements to achieve synergistic effects that improve both energy density and operational reliability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Power

If the positive electrode active material is optimized for high energy density, then the operating voltage increases, but the conductivity may deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperating voltageVSAvoidconductivity
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent optimizes the particle size distribution parameters (D10, D50, D90) and compositional ratios of Mg and Ti doping to balance operating voltage and conductivity, achieving high power output without sacrificing electrical conductivity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Productivity

If the charge-discharge efficiency is improved, then the energy density increases, but the lifespan may decrease

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharge-discharge efficiencyVSAvoidlifespan
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDuration of action of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent optimizes the particle size distribution and compositional parameters within specific ranges to achieve high charge-discharge efficiency while maintaining structural stability for long lifespan

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies local doping of Mg and Ti elements at specific concentrations (2500-5000 ppm total) to enhance charge-discharge efficiency at critical sites while preserving the overall structural integrity for extended lifespan

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

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 active material achieves high energy density, high operating voltage, and long lifespan, with improved conductivity and charge-discharge efficiency, making it suitable for various electronic devices and electric vehicles.

Implementation Method 1

the first particle is doped with Mg and Ti, and a total doping amount of Mg and Ti is about 2500 ppm to about 5000 ppm

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectDoping: Dopants

Implementation Method 2

A rechargeable lithium battery includes a positive electrode and a negative electrode, each containing an active material capable of intercalation and deintercalation of lithium ions

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectIntercalation and deintercalation: Absorption (physical)

Implementation Method 3

Electrical energy is generated (produced) by oxidation and reduction reactions as lithium ions are intercalated and deintercalated into/from the positive electrode and the negative electrode

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectOxidation and reduction reactions: Redox Reactions

Data Source

PatentEP4641673A1Positive electrode active material and rechargeable lithium battery including the same
Publication Date: 2025.10.29 SAMSUNG SDI CO LTD
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AI summary

A rechargeable lithium battery including a positive electrode active material, the positive electrode active material including a first particle containing a compound represented by Formula 1 and having a first average particle diameter:         Formula 1     Lia1Mnx1Fey1Bz1PO4-b1 wherein, in Formula 1 above, 0.8≤a1≤1.2, 0.45≤x1≤0.55, 0.45≤y1≤0.55, 0<z1≤0.05, 0≤b1≤0.05, and x1 + y1 + z1 = 1, and B is Mg and Ti.