Positive Electrode Composition for Mn Dissolution Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Manganese (Mn) dissolution during high temperature storage in electrochemical apparatuses, such as lithium-ion batteries, leads to capacity fading and increased costs due to the Jahn-Teller effect and HF corrosion, compromising the safety and performance of manganese-containing materials.

Innovation Solution

Control the mass ratio of manganese-containing materials, such as lithium manganate, in the positive electrode active material layer within a specific range (0.4 to 1) and adjust the surface density of the positive electrode active material layer (18-52 g/cm²) to minimize Mn dissolution, using conductive agents and binders like carbon black and polyvinylidene fluoride, and optimize the electrolyte composition.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If manganese-containing materials are used in the positive electrode active material layer, then cost is reduced and safety performance is improved, but Mn dissolution occurs during high temperature storage causing capacity fading

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvematerial costVSAvoidstorage capacity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by optimizing the mass ratio of manganese-containing material to positive electrode active material within a specific range (0.4 to 1), and controlling the surface density of the positive electrode active material layer between 18-52 g/cm². These parameter optimizations reduce Mn dissolution while maintaining cost-effectiveness and safety performance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses composite materials by combining manganese-containing materials (such as lithium manganate) with other positive electrode active materials to form a composite positive electrode active material layer. This composite structure reduces Mn dissolution through synergistic effects while maintaining the cost and safety advantages of manganese-containing materials.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Reliability

If the mass ratio of manganese-containing material is increased to improve safety and reduce cost, then Mn dissolution increases causing capacity fading

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesafety performanceVSAvoidMn dissolution
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by precisely controlling the mass ratio of manganese-containing material to positive electrode active material within the range of 0.4 to 1. This optimized ratio maintains sufficient safety performance while limiting Mn dissolution by preventing excessive manganese content that would加剧 dissolution.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Quantity of substance

If the surface density of the positive electrode active material layer is increased to improve energy density, then Mn dissolution is reduced, but manufacturing precision requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveenergy densityVSAvoidsurface density control
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by establishing a specific range for the surface density of the positive electrode active material layer (18-52 g/cm²). This optimized range achieves high energy density while remaining manufacturable, balancing performance requirements with manufacturing precision capabilities.

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

Effectively reduces Mn dissolution, maintaining storage capacity and improving safety and cost-effectiveness of electrochemical apparatuses by controlling the mass ratio and surface density of manganese-containing materials, thereby enhancing the performance and competitiveness of lithium-ion batteries.

Implementation Method 1

during high temperature storage, due to the Jahn-Teller (Jahn-Teller) effect and HF corrosion in the electrolyte, Mn is dissolved out

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectJahn-Teller effect:

Implementation Method 2

during high temperature storage, due to the Jahn-Teller (Jahn-Teller) effect and HF corrosion in the electrolyte, Mn is dissolved out

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHF corrosion:

Data Source

PatentUS12573621B2Electrochemical apparatus and electronic apparatus
Publication Date: 2026.03.10 NINGDE AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY LTD

AI summary

An electrochemical apparatus includes a positive electrode plate, the positive electrode plate includes a positive electrode active material layer, the positive electrode active material layer includes a positive electrode active material, the positive electrode active material includes a manganese-containing material, and a mass ratio Y of the manganese-containing material to the positive electrode active material ranges from 0.4 to 1. Through control of the mass ratio Y of the manganese-containing material to the positive electrode active material in the positive electrode active material layer, Mn dissolution out of the positive electrode active material layer can be effectively controlled.