ALUMINUM ANODE ACTIVE MATERIAL
First Claim
1. An anode comprising anode active material particles which comprise aluminum particles.
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Abstract
Improved anodes and cells are provided, which enable fast charging rates with enhanced safety due to much reduced probability of metallization of lithium on the anode, preventing dendrite growth and related risks of fire or explosion. Anodes and/or electrolytes have buffering zones for partly reducing and gradually introducing lithium ions into the anode for lithiation, to prevent lithium ion accumulation at the anode electrolyte interface and consequent metallization and dendrite growth. Various anode active materials and combinations, modifications through nanoparticles and a range of coatings which implement the improved anodes are provided.
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18 Claims
- 1. An anode comprising anode active material particles which comprise aluminum particles.
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12. An anode for a lithium-ion device comprising an anode active material comprising aluminum nanoparticles from which a native oxide has been removed from a surface thereof and having a lithium-containing layer on the surface of the aluminum nanoparticles from which the native oxide has been removed;
- said nanoparticles being consolidated, without forming an oxidation layer, with at least one additive selected from the group consisting of a particulate conductive filler, a plasticizer, and a binder, to form an anode.
- View Dependent Claims (13, 14)
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15. A method for making an anode for a lithium ion cell, the method comprising:
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treating aluminum nanoparticles to remove native oxide from a surface of the nanoparticles; mixing the treated aluminum nanoparticles with a lithium-containing polymer to form coated aluminum nanoparticles; forming a slurry with the coated aluminum nanoparticles, a solvent, and at least one additive selected from the group consisting of conductive particles, binder and plasticizer; and removing solvent and consolidating the slurry to form an anode. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18)
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