Umicore had 70 patents in batteries during Q4 2023. The patents filed by Umicore NV/SA in Q4 2023 relate to innovative materials and processes for rechargeable batteries. These include positive electrode active oxide materials with specific compositions and surface layers, electrolyte compositions for lithium secondary batteries to improve electrochemical properties, lithium metal composite oxide powders for positive electrode active materials with enhanced performance, and a process for recovering nickel and cobalt from Li-ion batteries using a specific slag composition. GlobalData’s report on Umicore gives a 360-degreee view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Umicore grant share with batteries as a theme is 32% in Q4 2023. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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Application: A positive electrode active material for rechargeable batteries (Patent ID: US20230411615A1)
The patent filed by Umicore NV/SA pertains to a positive electrode active oxide material for rechargeable batteries. This material consists of lithium, nickel, and either manganese or cobalt, with a single-crystalline morphology. Additionally, the material contains a surface layer with aluminum and fluorine, with specific atomic ratios of Al to the total amount of Ni, Mn, and/or Co, and F to the total amount of Ni, Mn, and/or Co, as determined by XPS analysis.
The claims of the patent outline specific parameters for the positive electrode active material, including atomic ratios of Al and F to the total amount of Ni, Mn, and/or Co, as well as the atomic content of nickel, aluminum, cobalt, and manganese in the particles. The patent also includes details on the particle size, leaked capacity, and a process for manufacturing the positive electrode active material. Furthermore, the patent extends to applications of the material in lithium-ion secondary batteries, polymer batteries, and electrochemical cells, emphasizing the importance of the specific composition and characteristics outlined in the claims for optimal performance in these battery systems.
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