WO2017057486A1 - 電極材料、電池、及びキャパシタの製造方法、並びに電極材料の製造装置 - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure relates to an electrode material, a battery, a capacitor manufacturing method, and an electrode material manufacturing apparatus.
- a process in which an alkali metal is previously doped into an electrode active material is employed for various purposes.
- a process in which an alkali metal is previously doped into an electrode active material is employed for various purposes.
- lithium pre-doping is performed for the purpose of lowering the negative electrode potential and increasing the energy density.
- a method of pre-doping the negative electrode active material in the cell using a current collector having a through hole has become the mainstream (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
- pre-doping is performed for the purpose of reducing the irreversible capacity of the negative electrode.
- a method of pre-doping the negative electrode active material before assembling the battery is employed (see, for example, Patent Documents 2 and 3).
- a method of pre-doping sodium into the negative electrode before assembling the power storage device is employed (Patent Document 4).
- Patent Document 5 a fibrous carbon material used as a negative electrode is brought into contact with n-butyllithium in a non-aqueous solvent in order to suppress decomposition of the electrolytic solution on the negative electrode during the initial charging of the secondary battery. It has been proposed to store lithium ions in the fibrous carbon material.
- Patent Document 6 as a method of pre-doping lithium ions in a short time, uniformly and easily, a lithium-dopeable material and lithium metal are kneaded and mixed with a ball in the presence of a solvent. A method of pre-doping by utilizing the collision and friction of the above has been proposed.
- the active material and lithium metal are made to collide by stirring or kneading the mixture of an active material and lithium metal in a specific solvent. A method is disclosed.
- Patent Documents 6 and 7 have an advantage that pre-doping progresses uniformly because an insulating binder or the like is not used.
- One aspect of the present disclosure provides a method for manufacturing an electrode material, a method for manufacturing a battery and a capacitor, and a device for manufacturing an electrode material, which can safely manufacture a high-quality electrode material predoped with an alkali metal at a low cost. Preferably it is provided.
- One embodiment of the present disclosure is a method for manufacturing an electrode material including a pressing step in which an amorphous aggregate including at least an active material is statically pressed in the presence of an alkali metal source and a solvent. is there. According to the electrode material manufacturing method that is one embodiment of the present disclosure, a high-quality electrode material can be manufactured at low cost.
- Another aspect of the present disclosure is a method for manufacturing a battery including at least one selected from a negative electrode and a positive electrode, and at least one selected from a negative electrode and a positive electrode using the electrode material manufactured by the method for manufacturing an electrode material.
- a battery manufacturing method for manufacturing the battery According to the battery manufacturing method which is another aspect of the present disclosure, a high-performance battery can be manufactured at low cost.
- Another aspect of the present disclosure is a method for manufacturing a capacitor including at least one selected from a negative electrode and a positive electrode, and at least one selected from a negative electrode and a positive electrode using the electrode material manufactured by the method for manufacturing an electrode material.
- This is a method of manufacturing a capacitor for manufacturing a capacitor.
- a high-performance capacitor can be manufactured at low cost.
- Another aspect of the present disclosure includes: (A) a container containing an amorphous aggregate containing an alkali metal source, a solvent, and at least an active material; and (B) an electrode including a pressurizing unit that pressurizes the aggregate. It is a material manufacturing device. If the manufacturing apparatus of the electrode material which is another aspect of this indication is used, the manufacturing method of the said electrode material can be implemented easily.
- FIG. 1A to FIG. 1F are explanatory views showing steps in the method for manufacturing an electrode material, respectively.
- 2A to 2E are explanatory diagrams showing steps in the method for manufacturing an electrode material, respectively. It is explanatory drawing showing the manufacturing method of an electrode material. It is explanatory drawing showing the manufacturing method of an electrode material. It is explanatory drawing showing the manufacturing method of an electrode material. It is explanatory drawing showing the manufacturing method of an electrode material. 4 is a side sectional view showing the shape of a pressing unit 9.
- FIG. 7A to 7C are side sectional views showing the shape of the pressing unit, respectively. It is explanatory drawing showing the manufacturing method of an electrode material. It is explanatory drawing showing the manufacturing method of an electrode material. It is explanatory drawing showing the manufacturing method of an electrode material. It is explanatory drawing showing the manufacturing method of an electrode material.
- FIG. 11A is a cross-sectional view illustrating the configuration of an aggregate, a stainless steel container, a lithium metal piece, and the like
- FIG. 11B is an explanatory diagram illustrating a state in which the stainless steel container is accommodated in a polypropylene container and an electrolytic solution is introduced. It is. It is explanatory drawing showing the structure of the apparatus which performs continuous dope.
- FIG. 13A to FIG. 13D are explanatory views showing steps in the method for manufacturing an electrode material, respectively.
- a method for producing an electrode material according to the present disclosure includes a pressurization step in which an amorphous aggregate containing at least an active material is statically pressurized in the presence of an alkali metal source and a solvent.
- the presence of the alkali metal supply source includes the case where the alkali metal supply source exists other than the aggregate, the case where the alkali metal supply source exists within the aggregate, and the alkali metal supply source is the aggregate. In addition to the case where it exists other than, it also includes the case where it exists in the aggregate.
- alkali metal in the alkali metal supply source examples include lithium and sodium.
- the form of the alkali metal supply source is not particularly limited, and for example, an alkali metal plate, an alkali metal alloy plate, or the like can be used as the alkali metal supply source.
- the alkali metal supply source may be disposed on the conductive substrate.
- the conductive substrate may be porous. Examples of the material of the conductive substrate include copper, stainless steel, nickel, and the like.
- the form of the alkali metal supply source is in the form of particles (for example, alkali metal particles or alkali metal alloy particles), foil, alkali metal pieces, or alkali metal alloy pieces (hereinafter referred to as particles or the like). May be.
- the alkali metal supply source in the form of particles or the like can be a part of an amorphous aggregate containing at least an active material.
- the alkali metal supply source having a particle shape or the like is fragmented or atomized.
- the thickness is preferably within the range of 10 to 500 ⁇ m, and when a particulate alkali metal source is used, the average particle size is within the range of 10 to 500 ⁇ m. preferable.
- the solvent is not particularly limited as long as it has alkali metal ion conductivity, but an organic solvent is preferable, and an aprotic organic solvent is particularly preferable.
- the aprotic organic solvent include ethylene carbonate, propylene carbonate, butylene carbonate, dimethyl carbonate, diethyl carbonate, methyl ethyl carbonate, ⁇ -butyrolactone, acetonitrile, dimethoxyethane, tetrahydrofuran, dioxolane, methylene chloride, sulfolane and the like. It is done.
- the organic solvent may consist of a single component or a mixed solvent containing two or more components.
- an alkali metal salt is dissolved in the solvent.
- the alkali metal salt include a lithium salt or a sodium salt.
- the anion moiety constituting the alkali metal salt include phosphorus anions having a fluoro group such as PF 6 ⁇ , PF 3 (C 2 F 5 ) 3 ⁇ , PF 3 (CF 3 ) 3 ⁇ , and the like; BF 4 ⁇ , Boron anions having a fluoro group or a cyano group such as BF 2 (CF) 2 ⁇ , BF 3 (CF 3 ) ⁇ , B (CN) 4 —, etc .; N (FSO 2 ) 2 ⁇ , N (CF 3 SO 2 ) 2 -, N (C 2 F 5 SO 2) 2 - sulfonyl imide anion having a fluoro group such as; CF 3 SO 3 - is an organic sulfonate anion having a fluoro group and the like.
- the concentration of alkali metal ions (alkali metal salt) in a solution in which the alkali metal salt is dissolved is preferably 0.1 mol / L or more, more preferably 0.5 to 1. It is within the range of 5 mol / L. When it is within this range, doping of the alkali metal to the active material proceeds efficiently.
- additives such as vinylene carbonate, vinyl ethylene carbonate, 1-fluoroethylene carbonate, 1- (trifluoromethyl) ethylene carbonate, succinic anhydride, maleic anhydride, propane sultone, diethyl sulfone and the like are dissolved in the solvent. It may be.
- the solvent may be stationary with respect to the aggregate or may flow constantly.
- the solvent flow may pass through an aggregate (eg, an aggregate of powders).
- the solvent may circulate in a closed system.
- the solvent may be a part of an amorphous aggregate containing an active material.
- the form of this aggregate may be, for example, a slurry or cake containing a solvent.
- the presence of the alkali metal source and the solvent means that (1) the alkali metal derived from the alkali metal source and the active material contained in the aggregate are electrically connected, and (2) the solvent And the active material contained in the aggregate are in contact with each other, and (3) means that the alkali metal supply source and the solvent are in contact.
- the assembly includes at least an active material.
- the active material is not particularly limited as long as it is an electrode active material applicable to an electricity storage device using insertion / extraction of alkali metal ions, and may be a negative electrode active material or a positive electrode active material. May be.
- the negative electrode active material is not particularly limited.
- carbon materials such as graphite, graphitizable carbon, non-graphitizable carbon, composite carbon material in which graphite particles are coated with a carbide of pitch or resin; lithium and alloys
- metals or metalloids such as Si and Sn that can be formed, and materials containing these oxides.
- Specific examples of the carbon material include carbon materials described in JP2013-258392A.
- Specific examples of the metal or metalloid capable of being alloyed with lithium or a material containing these oxides include materials described in JP-A-2005-123175 and JP-A-2006-107795.
- the positive electrode active material examples include transition metal oxides such as manganese oxide and vanadium oxide; sulfur-based active materials such as simple sulfur, metal sulfide, and disulfide; carbon materials such as polyacene organic semiconductor (PAS) and activated carbon Etc.
- transition metal oxides such as manganese oxide and vanadium oxide
- sulfur-based active materials such as simple sulfur, metal sulfide, and disulfide
- carbon materials such as polyacene organic semiconductor (PAS) and activated carbon Etc.
- PES polyacene organic semiconductor
- alkali metals such as lithium cobalt oxide, lithium nickel oxide, lithium manganese oxide, sodium cobalt oxide, sodium nickel oxide, and sodium manganese oxide that are positive electrode active materials
- the lithium deficiency of the transition metal composite oxide can be compensated.
- Both the positive electrode active material and the negative electrode active material may be composed of a single material or a mixture of two or more materials.
- the method for producing an electrode material according to the present disclosure is suitable when the negative electrode active material is doped with an alkali metal, and more particularly when the negative electrode active material is a carbon material or a material containing Si or an oxide thereof. .
- an alkali metal dope (hereinafter also simply referred to as a dope) means that an alkali metal is occluded, intercalated, inserted, supported, or alloyed in various states such as metal, ion, and compound. It is a collective term for a state.
- the irreversible capacity generally tends to increase. If the manufacturing method of the electrode of this indication is used, this problem can be controlled.
- the aggregate may be a mixture containing other components in addition to the active material.
- examples of other components include an alkali metal supply source, a solvent, and a conductive additive.
- Examples of the conductive assistant include carbon black, vapor grown carbon fiber, metal powder other than alkali metal, and the like.
- the dope rate can be increased by incorporating a conductive additive in the aggregate.
- the active material is the carbon material
- the content ratio of the active material in the aggregate is preferably 90% by mass or more with respect to all components except the alkali metal supply source and the solvent.
- the active material is a material containing Si or an oxide thereof
- the content ratio of the active material in the aggregate is preferably 50% by mass or more with respect to all components except the alkali metal supply source and the solvent.
- assembly is 5 mass% or less normally with respect to an active material, Most preferably, it is 1 mass% or less, and it is most preferable that an aggregate does not contain a binder.
- the form of the aggregate is indefinite.
- An indefinite shape means that the shape of the entire assembly is variable.
- the amorphous aggregate containing the active material is not formed into an electrode state.
- the method for producing an electrode material of the present disclosure differs from the methods disclosed in Patent Documents 1 to 5 in that at least an amorphous aggregate containing an active material is used.
- the irregular aggregate examples include powder (powder particles), slurry, cake, and the like.
- the aggregate as a powder may be composed of active material particles, or may include particles of other components in addition to the active material particles.
- the other component particles include particles of an alkali metal supply source and particles of the conductive auxiliary agent.
- the statically pressurized state means a state in which an aggregate that has been left still (the process of mixing, stirring, etc. is not substantially performed) is being pressurized.
- the statically pressurized state includes a case where the shape of the aggregate changes due to the pressurization (for example, the thickness of the aggregate decreases).
- the case where pressure is applied while moving the entire body as a unit is also included.
- the pressurization means applying a pressure larger than normal pressure.
- the method of statically pressing the assembly in the pressing step can be selected as appropriate.
- a method of statically pressing the assembly in the pressurizing step for example, as shown in FIGS. 1D, 2C, and 13C, the assembly 3 accommodated in the container 1 is moved to the inner surface of the container 1 by the pressing unit 9.
- the method of pressurizing the aggregate 3 by pressing in the direction of 11 can be mentioned.
- FIGS. 1D and 13D is an example in which the aggregate 3 is composed of active material particles and alkali metal supply source particles
- the example shown in FIG. 2C is an aggregate 3 in which the active material particles are active material particles. It is an example consisting of only.
- a method of pressing the assembly 3 with a pair of pressing units 9 and 17 sandwiching the assembly 3 is used as another method of statically pressing the assembly in the pressurizing step.
- the position of the pressing unit 9 may be fixed and the assembly 3 may be pressed upward by the pressing unit 17, or the position of the pressing unit 17 may be fixed and the pressing unit 9 may be pressed.
- the assembly 3 may be pressed downward, the assembly 3 may be pressed downward by the pressing unit 9, and the assembly 3 may be pressed upward by the pressing unit 17.
- the form of the pressing unit is not particularly limited as long as it can press the aggregate, and can be, for example, a plate shape, a rod shape, a spherical shape, or the like.
- the pressing unit preferably has a plurality of through holes. In the case of having a plurality of through holes, the solvent and alkali metal ions can be transmitted. Examples of the material constituting the pressing unit include metal, glass, resin, and nonwoven fabric.
- the pressing unit preferably has irregularities on the surface in contact with the aggregate.
- An example of the pressing unit having irregularities is a pressing unit 9 having a zigzag shape as viewed from the side, as shown in FIG.
- the mountain-shaped convex portions 20 and the valley-shaped concave portions 21 are alternately formed on the surface 9 ⁇ / b> A in contact with the aggregate.
- the pressing unit 9 shown in FIGS. 7A to 7C can be cited.
- mountain-shaped convex portions and concave portions having a flat bottom are alternately formed.
- convex portions and concave portions each having a smooth curved surface are alternately formed.
- plate-like convex portions having a constant width are periodically formed, and a concave portion having a flat bottom is formed therebetween.
- a method of pressurizing the aggregate with a solvent may be mentioned.
- a specific method of pressurizing the aggregate with a solvent for example, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, there is a method of forming a flow of the solvent (for example, the electrolytic solution 13) passing through the aggregate 3. In this case, the pressure by the solvent is applied to the aggregate 3 from the upstream side in the flow of the solvent 13.
- the upstream side of the assembly 3 may be pressurized or the downstream side of the solvent may be decompressed.
- the solvent 13 may be circulated as shown in FIG.
- the pressure in pressurization is preferably in the range of 0.001 to 20 MPa.
- the lower limit of the pressure in the pressurization is more preferably 0.005 MPa or more, and further preferably 0.01 MPa or more.
- the upper limit of the pressure in pressurization is more preferably 10 MPa or less, and further preferably 5 MPa or less.
- the pressure here means a gauge pressure.
- the pressurization time can be appropriately set according to the type of active material, the amount of aggregate, the shape of the container and the pressing unit, the amount of alkali metal dope, and the like.
- the pressurizing step it is necessary that the alkali metal supply source and the active material contained in the aggregate are in an electrically connected state.
- the aggregate includes an active material and an alkali metal supply source, the alkali metal supply source and the active material are in direct contact with each other during the pressurization step, so that the two are electrically connected. Is in a state.
- the container 1 that houses the assembly 3 is a conductor
- the alkali metal supply source 15 is brought into contact with the container 1, and the gap between the alkali metal supply source and the active material is set. By short-circuiting the two, the two can be brought into an electrically connected state.
- a part of the container for storing the assembly is used as a conductor, the alkali metal supply source and the active material are brought into contact with each other, and the alkali metal supply source and the active material are short-circuited, whereby both are electrically connected. Can be in a connected state.
- the pressing unit 9 that presses the assembly is made of a conductor, an alkali metal supply source 15 is brought into contact with the pressing unit 9, and the alkali metal supply source and the active material are short-circuited. By making it, it can be set as the state which both connected electrically.
- a container that accommodates the assembly is a conductor.
- a solvent is introduced into this container.
- the conductive substrate on which the alkali metal supply source is arranged is immersed in a solvent.
- the alkali metal supply source and the active material are electrically connected.
- doping with alkali metal proceeds by energization using a DC power source.
- Examples of the material of the conductor include metals, and examples of the metal include gold, silver, copper, aluminum, iron, nickel, and stainless steel.
- the metal is preferably copper, nickel, or stainless steel.
- a method for introducing the solvent in the pressurizing step for example, a method in which a solvent and an active material are brought into contact before the start of pressurization on the aggregate, and a solvent and an active material after the start of pressurization on the aggregate are performed.
- the former method is excellent in that the solvent easily penetrates the entire assembly.
- the latter method is excellent in that the aggregate is difficult to diffuse. More specifically, the following method is preferable.
- a method of producing an aggregate for example, slurry, cake, etc. containing an alkali metal source, a solvent and an active material, and pressurizing the produced aggregate.
- an assembly for example, slurry, cake, etc. that contains a solvent and an active material and does not contain an alkali metal supply source is prepared, and the assembly and the alkali metal supply source are in electrical contact with each other. Pressurization method.
- a method of contacting a metal source is contacting a metal source.
- a method of bringing the solvent into contact with the assembly after the start of pressurization on the assembly including the alkali metal source A method in which the solvent is brought into contact with both the aggregate and the alkali metal source after initiation of pressurization on the aggregate that does not include the alkali metal source.
- the magnitude of the pressure in the pressurizing step may be always constant or may be changed over time.
- a mode in the case of changing the pressure with time for example, a mode in which the pressure is increased as time elapses, a mode in which the pressure is decreased as time elapses, or the pressure is increased or decreased periodically. An aspect etc. are mentioned.
- the temperature of the solvent and the aggregate is preferably in the range of 20 to 100 ° C. When the temperature is within this range, safety is ensured, and alkali metal doping of the active material proceeds efficiently. As the temperature increases, the dope rate tends to increase. When it is desired to increase the dope rate, it is preferable to carry out the pressurizing step by setting the temperature of the solvent and aggregate to 30 ° C. or higher.
- the environment in which the pressurizing step is performed is also preferably within the temperature range.
- the aggregate is stirred at least in the presence of a solvent.
- the pressurization step and stirring may be repeated again.
- variation in the dope amount in the aggregate is reduced.
- an alkali metal source may or may not be present in the solvent.
- the stirring operation can be performed using, for example, a single-shaft stirrer, a twin-screw kneader, a magnetic stirrer, or an ultrasonic device.
- the stirring time can be appropriately set according to the type of active material, the amount of aggregate and solvent, the amount of alkali metal dope, and the like.
- Specific examples of the method for producing the electrode material of the present disclosure include the following methods A to K. (Method A) As shown in FIG. 1A, active material particles 5 and alkali metal source particles 7 are put into a container 1. The active material particles 5 and the alkali metal source particles 7 constitute an aggregate 3. The aggregate 3 is a powder and is indefinite.
- the aggregate 3 is stirred to uniformly disperse the active material particles 5 and the alkali metal source particles 7 in the aggregate 3.
- the assembly 3 is statically pressurized by pressing the assembly 3 toward the inner surface 11 of the container 1 by the pressing unit 9. At this time, the active material particles 5 and the alkali metal source particles 7 are in direct contact with each other.
- the pressing unit 9 is a hard plate having a plurality of through holes.
- an electrolytic solution 13 is introduced into the container 1.
- the electrolytic solution 13 passes through the pressing unit 9 having a plurality of through holes and is also introduced below the pressing unit 9, comes into contact with the aggregate 3 and the particles 7 of the alkali metal supply source, and enters the active material particles 5.
- Alkali metal dope begins.
- the amorphous aggregate 3 including the active material particles 5 is statically pressurized.
- the alkali metal supply source particles 7 disappear from the aggregate 3 as shown in FIG. 1E.
- the pressing unit 9 is removed, and the assembly 3 is stirred in the presence of the electrolytic solution 13. At this time, the dope amount in the aggregate is made uniform.
- the stirring method can be appropriately selected from known methods. For example, as shown in FIG. 1F, a method of rotating the stirring blade 16 in the electrolytic solution 13 can be used.
- the electrolytic solution 13 may be brought into contact with at least a part of the aggregate 3 before the start of pressurization on the assembly 3, and in that case, the electrolytic solution 13 is added after the start of pressurization. It may be introduced.
- the active material particles 5 and the alkali metal source particles 7 may be uniformly dispersed at a place other than the container 1 to form the aggregate 3, and then the aggregate 3 may be put into the container 1. .
- Method B As shown in FIG. 2A, the assembly 3 is put into the container 1.
- the aggregate 3 is a powder made of active material particles and has an indefinite shape.
- the container 1 is a conductor made of metal.
- the assembly 3 is statically pressurized by pressing the assembly 3 toward the inner surface 11 of the container 1 by the pressing unit 9.
- the pressing unit 9 has a plurality of through holes and is a conductor made of metal.
- the plate-like alkali metal supply source 15 is attached to the inside of the side surface of the container 1, and then the electrolytic solution 13 is introduced into the container 1.
- the electrolytic solution 13 passes through the pressing unit 9 having a plurality of through holes and is also introduced below the pressing unit 9 to come into contact with the assembly 3. Further, the electrolytic solution 13 also comes into contact with an alkali metal supply source 15 attached on the inner side of the side surface of the container 1.
- the alkali metal supply source 15 and the assembly 3 in the electrolytic solution 13 are short-circuited via the container 1 and the pressing unit 9, and alkali metal doping into the active material particles starts.
- the amorphous aggregate 3 containing the active material particles is statically pressurized.
- the alkali metal supply source 15 disappears as shown in FIG. 2D.
- the pressing unit 9 is removed, and the assembly 3 is stirred in the presence of the electrolytic solution 13. At this time, the dope amount in the aggregate is made uniform.
- the stirring method can be appropriately selected from known methods. For example, as shown in FIG. 2E, a method of rotating the stirring blade 16 in the electrolytic solution 13 can be used.
- the electrolyte solution 13 is introduced into the container 1 to the extent that the entire assembly 3 is barely immersed before the pressurization to the assembly 3 is started. After the pressurization is started, the entire alkali metal supply source 15 is introduced. The electrolytic solution 13 may be additionally introduced to the extent that is immersed.
- Method C Although basically the same as the method B, a plate-like alkali metal supply source 15 is attached to the upper surface of the pressing unit 9 as shown in FIG. In this case, the alkali metal supply source 15 and the assembly 3 in the electrolytic solution 13 are short-circuited via the pressing unit 9 and the container 1.
- Method D Although basically the same as the method B, as shown in FIG.
- the assembly 3 is pressurized by a pair of pressing units 9 and 17 that sandwich the assembly 3 from above and below.
- Each of the pressing units 9 and 17 is a conductor made of metal having a plurality of through holes.
- the plate-like alkali metal supply source 15 is attached to the bottom surface of the container 1. In this case, the alkali metal supply source 15 and the assembly 3 in the electrolytic solution 13 are electrically short-circuited via the container 1 and the pressing units 9 and 17.
- Method E Basically, it is the same as the method B, but the plate-like alkali metal supply source 15 is immersed in the electrolytic solution 13 as shown in FIG.
- the alkali metal supply source 15 is connected to the container 1 by a conductive wire 19.
- An ammeter 22 is attached in the middle of the conducting wire 19. In this case, the alkali metal supply source 15 and the assembly 3 in the electrolytic solution 13 are electrically short-circuited via the conducting wire 19, the container 1, and the pressing unit 9.
- the current value of the current flowing through the conductive wire 19 (hereinafter referred to as a short-circuit current) can be monitored by the ammeter 22. Based on the current value of the monitored short-circuit current, the amount of alkali metal doped into the active material can be controlled.
- a cylindrical container 23 having a larger diameter on the upper side than the lower side, a filter housing 25, and a pipe 27 are prepared.
- the container 23 includes an upper opening 29 and a lower opening 31, and the upper opening 29 has a larger diameter than the lower opening 31.
- An inlet 33 of the filter housing 25 is connected to the lower opening 31.
- the filter housing 25 accommodates a filter 35 that does not allow the assembly 3 to pass but allows the electrolyte 13 to pass therethrough.
- a pipe 27 is connected to the outlet 37 of the filter housing 25.
- the container 23, the filter housing 25, and the filter 35 are conductors made of metal.
- the assembly 3 is put into the container 23 from the opening 29.
- the aggregate 3 is a powder made of active material particles and has an indefinite shape. Since the aggregate 3 cannot pass through the filter 35, it remains in the container 23.
- the surface above the assembly 3 is covered with a metal plate 39 having a plurality of through holes (hereinafter referred to as a porous metal plate 39).
- the alkali metal supply source 15 is attached to the upper surface of the porous metal plate 39 so as to cover a part thereof.
- the electrolytic solution 13 is continuously supplied from the opening 29 into the container 23. And the part above the porous metal plate 39 in the container 23 is pressurized, or the inside of the piping 27 is decompressed. Then, a flow is formed in which the electrolytic solution 13 supplied from the opening 29 sequentially passes through the porous metal plate 39, the aggregate 3, the filter 35, and the pipe 27. At this time, the alkali metal supply source 15 and the aggregate 3 are short-circuited via the porous metal plate 39, the filter housing 25, and the filter 35, and the doping of the alkali metal into the active material particles starts.
- the alkali metal doping of the active material particles proceeds, and when a predetermined time elapses, the alkali metal supply source 15 disappears.
- Method G Although basically the same as the method F, the alkali metal supply source 15 is placed on the upper surface of the filter 35 as shown in FIG. In the electrolytic solution 13, the alkali metal supply source 15 and the aggregate 3 are in direct contact with each other, so that alkali metal doping of the active material particles proceeds.
- Method H Although basically the same as the method F, the downstream side of the pipe 27 is connected to the opening 29 of the container 23 as shown in FIG.
- the alkali metal supply source holding unit 41 includes a casing 43 and a cylindrical alkali metal supply source 15 held inside the casing 43.
- the electrolytic solution 13 flows through the inside holes while being in contact with the alkali metal supply source 15.
- the container 23 and the housing 43 are conductors.
- the housing 43 and the container 23 are electrically connected by a conducting wire 45. Therefore, the alkali metal supply source 15 and the assembly 3 in the electrolytic solution 13 are short-circuited via the housing 43, the conductive wire 45, and the container 23.
- Method H the electrolytic solution 13 supplied to the container 23 and passed through the assembly 3 and the filter 35 returns to the container 23 via the pipe 27. That is, the electrolytic solution 13 circulates in a closed system.
- a circulation pump can be used as a configuration for circulating the electrolysis solution 13.
- Method I In the electrolytic solution, the particles of the alkali metal supply source and the active material particles are agitated to produce an aggregate having the form of a slurry or cake in which the alkali metal supply source particles and the active material particles are uniformly dispersed. The produced aggregate is repeatedly kneaded and allowed to stand in a pressure kneader, for example.
- the amorphous aggregate containing the active material particles is statically pressurized in the presence of the particles of the alkali metal source and the electrolyte.
- the alkali metal supply source and the aggregate are in direct contact with each other in the presence of the electrolytic solution, and the doping of the alkali metal into the active material particles proceeds.
- Method J An electrolytic solution and active material particles are mixed to produce an aggregate having the form of a slurry or cake containing the electrolytic solution and active material particles.
- an electrode material is produced from the assembly produced as described above.
- the apparatus 61 includes a first belt conveyor unit 63, a second belt conveyor unit 65, and an assembly supply unit 67.
- the first belt conveyor unit 63 includes rollers 69, 71, 73, 75, 77, and 79, and a first belt 81 made of rubber and wound around the rollers. Rollers 69,71,73,75,77,79 is rotated by a driving source (not shown), the first belt 81 is rotated in the d 1 direction shown in FIG. 12. Of the first belt 81, the upper part 81A on the upper side is horizontal.
- the second belt conveyor unit 65 is located above the first belt conveyor unit 63.
- the second conveyor belt unit 65 includes rollers 83, 85, 87 and a second belt 89 wound around them.
- the second belt 89 has a two-layer structure of an inner layer 91 and an outer layer 93.
- the inner layer 91 is made of rubber, and the outer layer 93 is an alkali metal thin film.
- the lower part 89A on the lower side is horizontal.
- the lower portion 89A is in contact with a portion near the roller 75 in the upper portion 81A.
- the portion near the roller 69 is not in contact with the lower portion 89A.
- a portion where the lower portion 89A and the upper portion 81A are in contact with each other is referred to as a contact portion 95.
- a downward pressing force is applied to the second belt conveyor unit 65 by a pressure mechanism (not shown). For this reason, the contact portion 95 is pressurized from above and below.
- the first belt 81 is rotated in the d 1 direction, by the rotational force, the second belt 89 is rotated in the d 2 direction shown in FIG. 12.
- the assembly supply unit 67 includes a container 99 that can store the assembly 97 having a slurry or cake form, and a nozzle 101 that supplies the assembly 97 in the container 99 onto the upper portion 81A.
- the position where the nozzle 101 supplies the aggregate 97 is a position closer to the roller 69 than the contact portion 95 in the upper portion 81A.
- the nozzle 101 supplies the aggregate 97 so that the aggregate 97 spreads with a uniform thickness in the width direction of the upper portion 81A (the direction orthogonal to the paper surface in FIG. 12).
- the assembly 97 is placed in a container 99. Also, it is rotated at a constant speed of the first belt 81 in the d 1 direction. At this time, the second belt 89 also, with the rotation of the first belt 81, rotates at a constant speed in the d 2 direction.
- the aggregate 97 is supplied from the nozzle 101 onto the first belt 81 at a constant supply speed. Since the first belt 81 rotates at a constant speed, the aggregate layer 103 of the aggregate 97 is continuously formed on the first belt 81.
- the thickness of the aggregate layer 103 is preferably in the range of 20 ⁇ m to 5 mm. When it is within this range, the doping rate in the later-described alkali metal doping is further increased.
- the thickness of the aggregate layer 103 decreases as the rotational speed of the first belt 81 is increased.
- the thickness of the aggregate layer 103 decreases as the supply speed of the aggregate 97 from the nozzle 101 is reduced.
- the aggregate layer 103 moves at a constant speed in the d 1 direction, and is pressed from above and below by the first belt 81 and the second belt 89 when passing through the contact portion 95.
- the assembly layer 103 contacts the outer layer 93 made of an alkali metal. Further, when sandwiched, the aggregate layer 103 is not yet solidified and is in a fluid state.
- the aggregate layer 103 and the alkali metal constituting the outer layer 93 are continuously and directly in contact with each other in the presence of the electrolytic solution, and are included in the aggregate layer 103.
- the doping of the alkali metal to the active material particles proceeds.
- the aggregate layer 103 is taken out by a take-out mechanism (not shown) after passing through the contact portion 95.
- a porous body impregnated with an electrolytic solution may be disposed between the outer layer 93 and the inner layer 91. In this case, the doping rate is further increased.
- the aggregate layer 103 and the outer layer 93 may be overlapped via a porous metal plate. In this case, the doping rate is further increased. Further, the aggregate 97 may include particles or small pieces of alkali metal supply sources in advance. At this time, the aggregate layer 103 includes particles and small pieces of alkali metal supply sources therein. In this case, the outer layer 93 is not always necessary.
- Method K As shown in FIG. 13A, active material particles 5, alkali metal source particles 7, and electrolytic solution 13 are charged into a container 1. The active material particles 5 and the alkali metal source particles 7 constitute an aggregate 3.
- the aggregate 3 is a powder and is indefinite.
- the active material particles 5, the alkali metal supply source particles 7, and the electrolyte solution 13 are stirred, and the active material particles 5 and the alkali metal supply source particles 7 are placed in the electrolyte solution 13.
- the slurry-like indeterminate aggregate 3 is obtained by uniformly dispersing in.
- the aggregate 3 is a powder and is indefinite.
- the stirring method can be appropriately selected from known methods. For example, as shown in FIG. 13B, a method of rotating the stirring blade 16 in the electrolytic solution 13 can be used.
- the alkali metal doping of the active material particles 5 proceeds, and when a predetermined time elapses, the number of alkali metal source particles 7 contained in the aggregate 3 decreases.
- the assembly 3 is statically pressurized by pressing the assembly 3 toward the inner surface 11 of the container 1 by the pressing unit 9. At this time, the active material particles 5 and the alkali metal source particles 7 are in direct contact with each other.
- the pressing unit 9 is a hard plate having a plurality of through holes.
- the alkali metal doping into the active material particles 5 proceeds, and when a predetermined time elapses, the alkali metal supply source particles 7 are contained in the aggregate 3. Will not be included.
- the pressing unit 9 is removed, and the assembly 3 is stirred in the presence of the electrolytic solution 13.
- the dope amount in the aggregate 3 is made uniform.
- the stirring method can be appropriately selected from known methods. For example, as shown in FIG. 13D, a method of rotating the stirring blade 16 in the electrolytic solution 13 can be used.
- the agitation and pressurization of the assembly 3 may be performed once as described above, but the agitation and pressurization may be further repeated after the above-described stirring and pressurization.
- the dope amount can be made more uniform by repeatedly performing stirring and pressurization.
- electrolytic solution 13 may be added to the container 1 after the pressing unit 9 is removed. Further, the electrolytic solution 13 may be added to the container 1 when the pressing unit 9 is pressurizing.
- the assembly 3 may be pressurized using the pressing units 9 and 17 as in the method D.
- the plate-like alkali metal supply source 15 may be attached to the upper surface of the pressing unit 9 or may be attached to the lower surface of the pressing unit 17.
- the assembly 3 may be pressurized using the pressing units 9 and 17.
- the electrolytic solution 13 may be circulated.
- the assembly obtained by the pressurizing step can be used as it is as a product in the method for producing an electrode material of the present disclosure. Further, a product obtained by removing a predetermined component (a component other than the active material, such as a residue of an alkali metal supply source) from the aggregate obtained by the pressurizing step is manufactured in the method for manufacturing an electrode material according to the present disclosure. It can be a thing. Moreover, what added a predetermined component to the aggregate
- a predetermined component a component other than the active material, such as a residue of an alkali metal supply source
- the electrode may be a positive electrode or a negative electrode, but a negative electrode is preferred because the method for producing an electrode material of the present disclosure is suitable when the negative electrode active material is doped with an alkali metal.
- an electrode for example, there is an electrode provided with a current collector and an electrode material layer provided on the surface thereof.
- the electrode material layer includes an electrode material (an active material doped with an alkali metal) manufactured by the manufacturing method described in the above section “Method for Manufacturing Electrode Material”.
- the current collector in the case of producing a negative electrode, for example, a metal foil such as copper, nickel, and stainless steel is preferable. Further, the current collector may be one in which a conductive layer mainly composed of a carbon material is formed on the metal foil.
- the thickness of the current collector can be, for example, 5 to 50 ⁇ m.
- the electrode material layer can contain, for example, a binder, an organic solvent, etc. in addition to the electrode material.
- a binder examples include rubber-based binders such as styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and NBR; fluorine-based resins such as polytetrafluoroethylene and polyvinylidene fluoride; polypropylene, polyethylene, disclosed in JP2009-246137A Fluorine-modified (meth) acrylic binder as described above.
- the organic solvent the same organic solvents as mentioned in the section “Method for producing electrode material” can be used.
- the thickness of the electrode material layer is not particularly limited, but is, for example, 5 to 500 ⁇ m, preferably 10 to 200 ⁇ m, particularly preferably 10 to 100 ⁇ m.
- the electrode material layer can be produced, for example, by preparing a slurry containing an electrode material, a binder, an organic solvent, and the like, applying the slurry on a current collector, and drying the slurry.
- the slurry may contain other components in addition to the electrode material, the binder, and the organic solvent.
- Other components include, for example, conductive agents such as carbon black, graphite, vapor-grown carbon fiber, and metal powder; carboxyl methyl cellulose, its Na salt or ammonium salt, methyl cellulose, hydroxymethyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, polyvinyl alcohol, Examples include thickeners such as oxidized starch, phosphorylated starch, and casein.
- a gelling agent is used as a binder and an electrolyte is added to the slurry, whereby an electrode containing a gel electrolyte can be obtained.
- the electrode of the present disclosure has a small irreversible capacity. Moreover, in a battery or a capacitor including the electrode of the present disclosure, decomposition of the electrolytic solution on the electrode is suppressed. 3.
- Capacitor The capacitor includes a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and an electrolyte.
- the capacitor is not particularly limited as long as it is a capacitor using insertion / extraction of alkali metal ions, and examples thereof include a lithium ion capacitor and a sodium ion capacitor. Among these, a lithium ion capacitor is preferable.
- the basic configuration of the positive electrode constituting the capacitor is the same as the configuration of the electrode described in the section “Electrode”, but it is preferable to use activated carbon as the positive electrode active material.
- the electrolyte is usually in the form of a liquid, and the same electrolyte as that described in the section “Method for producing electrode material” can be used.
- the electrolyte may have a gel or solid form for the purpose of preventing leakage.
- the capacitor may include a separator between the positive electrode and the negative electrode for suppressing physical contact between them.
- a separator the nonwoven fabric or porous film which uses a cellulose rayon, polyethylene, a polypropylene, polyamide, polyester, a polyimide etc. as a raw material can be mentioned, for example.
- the capacitor for example, three or more plate-like constitutional units composed of a positive electrode and a negative electrode and a separator interposed therebetween are laminated to form a laminated body, and the laminated body is enclosed in an exterior film.
- a stacked cell may be mentioned.
- a capacitor structure for example, a band-shaped structural unit composed of a positive electrode and a negative electrode, and a separator interposed therebetween is wound to form a multilayer body, and the multilayer body is stored in a rectangular or cylindrical container.
- the wound type cell etc. which were made are mentioned.
- the battery of the present disclosure includes a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and an electrolyte, and the negative electrode is the one described in the “electrode” section.
- the battery is not particularly limited as long as it uses insertion / extraction of alkali metal ions, and may be a primary battery or a secondary battery. Examples of the battery include a lithium ion secondary battery, a sodium ion secondary battery, and an air battery. Among these, a lithium ion secondary battery is preferable.
- the basic configuration of the positive electrode constituting the battery of the present disclosure is the same as the configuration of the electrode described in the above “electrode”, but as the positive electrode active material, organic materials such as nitroxy radical compounds other than those already exemplified. An active material and oxygen can also be used.
- the configuration of the electrolyte constituting the battery of the present disclosure and the configuration of the battery itself are the same as those described in the “capacitor”.
- the battery of the present disclosure includes a negative electrode having a small irreversible capacity, and thus has a high energy density and excellent cycle characteristics.
- the manufacturing apparatus of the present disclosure includes (A) a container that stores an amorphous metal source, a solvent, and an amorphous aggregate that includes at least an active material, and (B) a pressurizing unit that pressurizes the aggregate.
- the purpose is to produce an electrode material.
- the container is not particularly limited as long as the container (A) can be accommodated.
- Examples of the container include the container 1 shown in FIGS. 1A to 1F, FIGS. 2A to 2E, FIGS. 3 to 6, and FIGS. 13A to 13D.
- the container is preferably a conductor. When the container is a conductor, the alkali metal supply source and the assembly can be short-circuited through the container.
- the pressing unit described in the section “Method for producing electrode material” can be used as the pressurizing unit.
- the pressing unit may be connected to the container, or may be a separate body from the container.
- examples of the pressurizing unit include a unit that pressurizes the aggregate with a solvent.
- a specific example of such a pressurizing unit is a unit that forms a flow of solvent that passes through the aggregate and pressurizes the aggregate by the flow of the solvent.
- the unit that pressurizes the aggregate with the solvent can be constituted by, for example, a flow path for the solvent that passes through the aggregate and a unit (for example, a pump) that causes the solvent to flow along the flow path.
- the manufacturing apparatus may include the conductive wire 19 and the ammeter 22 illustrated in FIG. 5, the stirring device (for example, the stirring blade 16 illustrated in FIGS. 1F and 2E) that stirs the substance in the container, and the like.
- the manufacturing apparatus of this indication may be equipped with the mechanism which controls the temperature in a container, the mechanism which controls the pressure in a container, the mechanism which controls atmospheric gas in a container, etc. as needed.
- aggregate negative electrode active material
- the opening of the stainless steel container 49 was covered with a perforated copper foil 51 having a thickness of 15 ⁇ m having a plurality of through holes having a hole diameter of 10 ⁇ m or less. Then, the perforated copper foil 51 was fixed to the stainless steel container 49 by pressing a portion having a width of 1 mm on the outer periphery of the perforated copper foil 51 with a polypropylene ring 53.
- the assembly 47 was sandwiched between the stainless steel container 49 and the perforated copper foil 51.
- the stainless steel container 49 and the perforated copper foil 51 were in contact, and a pressure of 0.3 MPa was applied to the aggregate 47 from the perforated copper foil 51.
- the pressure is a value measured by putting a pressure paper between the aggregate 47 and the perforated copper foil 51.
- the state in which the assembly 47 is pressurized is maintained until the assembly 47 is later removed from the stainless steel container 49.
- the stainless steel container 49 and the perforated copper foil 51 correspond to the pressing unit.
- a lithium metal piece 55 (purity 99% or more) having a thickness of 100 ⁇ m and a weight of 17.5 mg was attached to the outer surface at the bottom of the stainless steel container 49.
- the lithium metal piece 55 is in contact with the stainless steel container 49.
- a stainless steel container 49 was accommodated in a polypropylene container 57.
- the stainless steel container 49 stood against the side surface of the polypropylene container 57. That is, one end of the stainless steel container 49 was brought into contact with the side surface of the polypropylene container 57 and the other end was brought into contact with the bottom surface of the polypropylene container 57. Further, the lithium metal piece 55 was placed below the stainless steel container 49.
- the electrolytic solution 59 is a solution in which 1.0M LiPF 6 is dissolved in a solvent in which ethylene carbonate and methyl ethyl carbonate are mixed at a volume ratio of 3: 7.
- the amount of electrolyte solution 59 introduced was the amount by which the entire stainless steel container 49 was immersed.
- the electrolytic solution 59 entered the stainless steel container 49 through the through hole of the perforated copper foil 51.
- the lithium derived from the lithium metal piece 55 and the active material contained in the aggregate 47 are in an electrically connected state, and the electrolytic solution 59 and the active material contained in the aggregate 47 are in contact with each other.
- the lithium metal piece 55 and the electrolytic solution 59 are in contact with each other.
- a three-electrode cell was assembled using the evaluation electrode prepared as described above as a working electrode and lithium metal as a counter electrode and a reference electrode.
- An electrolyte solution having the same composition as the electrolyte solution 59 was injected into the triode cell. Then, the potential of the working electrode with respect to lithium metal immediately after the injection was measured. As a result of the measurement, the potential of the working electrode was 80 mV.
- Example 2 Doping Lithium into Graphite Powder Basically, the graphite powder was doped with lithium in the same manner as in Example 1. However, in this example, the lithium metal piece was not put on the outer surface of the stainless steel container 49, but was put into the stainless steel container 49 together with the graphite powder. Specifically, it was as follows.
- An assembly 47 of 360 mg of graphite powder (negative electrode active material, 50% volume cumulative diameter D50 20 ⁇ m), which was vacuum-dried for 6 hours, and a lithium metal piece were placed in a stainless steel container 49 (inner diameter 20 mm, high height). 2.5 mm).
- the lithium metal piece is obtained by cutting a lithium metal plate having a thickness of 100 ⁇ m and a weight of 17.5 mg into four equal parts. The lithium metal pieces were arranged as evenly as possible in the assembly 47.
- the opening of the stainless steel container 49 was covered with a perforated copper foil 51 having a thickness of 15 ⁇ m having a plurality of through holes having a hole diameter of 10 ⁇ m or less. Then, the perforated copper foil 51 was fixed to the stainless steel container 49 by pressing a portion having a width of 1 mm on the outer periphery of the perforated copper foil 51 with a polypropylene ring 53.
- the assembly 47 and the lithium metal piece were sandwiched between the stainless steel container 49 and the perforated copper foil 51.
- the stainless steel container 49 and the perforated copper foil 51 were in contact, and a pressure of 0.3 MPa was applied to the aggregate 47 from the perforated copper foil 51.
- the pressure is a value measured by putting a pressure paper between the aggregate 47 and the perforated copper foil 51.
- the state in which the assembly 47 is pressurized is maintained until the assembly 47 is later removed from the stainless steel container 49.
- the stainless steel container 49 and the perforated copper foil 51 correspond to the pressing unit.
- the stainless steel container 49 was accommodated in the polypropylene container 57. At this time, the stainless steel container 49 stood against the side surface of the polypropylene container 57. That is, one end of the stainless steel container 49 was brought into contact with the side surface of the polypropylene container 57 and the other end was brought into contact with the bottom surface of the polypropylene container 57.
- the electrolytic solution 59 is a solution in which 1.0M LiPF 6 is dissolved in a solvent in which ethylene carbonate and methyl ethyl carbonate are mixed at a volume ratio of 3: 7.
- the amount of electrolyte solution 59 introduced was the amount by which the entire stainless steel container 49 was immersed.
- the electrolytic solution 59 entered the stainless steel container 49 through the through hole of the perforated copper foil 51.
- lithium derived from the lithium metal piece and the active material contained in the aggregate 47 are in an electrically connected state, and the electrolytic solution 59 and the active material contained in the aggregate 47 are in contact with each other. In this state, the lithium metal piece and the electrolytic solution 59 were in contact with each other.
- a lithium metal piece was placed in a stainless steel container 49 (inner diameter 20 mm, height 2.5 mm) opened at the top, and attached to the bottom surface of the stainless steel container 49.
- the lithium metal piece has a thickness of 100 ⁇ m and a weight of 17.5 mg.
- the assembly 47 and the lithium metal piece were sandwiched between the stainless steel container 49 and the perforated copper foil 51.
- the stainless steel container 49 and the perforated copper foil 51 were in contact, and a pressure of 0.3 MPa was applied to the aggregate 47 from the perforated copper foil 51.
- the pressure is a value measured by putting a pressure paper between the aggregate 47 and the perforated copper foil 51.
- the state in which the assembly 47 is pressurized is maintained until the assembly 47 is later removed from the stainless steel container 49.
- the stainless steel container 49 and the perforated copper foil 51 correspond to the pressing unit.
- the stainless steel container 49 was accommodated in the polypropylene container 57. At this time, the stainless steel container 49 stood against the side surface of the polypropylene container 57. That is, one end of the stainless steel container 49 was brought into contact with the side surface of the polypropylene container 57 and the other end was brought into contact with the bottom surface of the polypropylene container 57.
- the electrolytic solution 59 is a solution in which 1.0M LiPF 6 is dissolved in a solvent in which ethylene carbonate and methyl ethyl carbonate are mixed at a volume ratio of 3: 7.
- the amount of electrolyte solution 59 introduced was the amount by which the entire stainless steel container 49 was immersed.
- the electrolytic solution 59 entered the stainless steel container 49 through the through hole of the perforated copper foil 51.
- lithium derived from the lithium metal piece and the active material contained in the aggregate 47 are in an electrically connected state, and the electrolytic solution 59 and the active material contained in the aggregate 47 are in contact with each other. In this state, the lithium metal piece and the electrolytic solution 59 were in contact with each other.
- Example 4 Since the potential of graphite not doped with lithium is about 3 V with respect to lithium metal, it was confirmed that the graphite powder was doped with lithium by the above-described treatment.
- Example 4 360 mg of graphite powder vacuum-dried for 6 hours and 360 mg of electrolyte were mixed to prepare an aggregate in the form of a slurry.
- the graphite powder and electrolyte used were the same as in Example 1.
- a copper foil was laid on a glass substrate, the prepared slurry was supplied onto the copper foil, and a slurry layer having a thickness of about 1 mm was prepared using an applicator bar.
- the slurry layer is composed of the above-described aggregate.
- a perforated copper foil, a lithium metal piece (thickness 100 ⁇ m, weight 17.5 mg), a filter paper impregnated with an electrolytic solution, and a glass substrate were laminated in this order on the prepared slurry layer to form a laminate.
- the outer peripheral part of the laminated body was sealed with a polyimide tape.
- a pressure of 0.01 MPa was applied to the assembly by placing a weight on the glass substrate.
- the lithium metal piece disappeared 48 hours after the start of pressurization.
- Example 5 (1) Doping lithium into graphite powder 360 mg of graphite powder vacuum-dried for 6 hours and 360 mg of electrolyte solution were mixed to prepare a slurry.
- the graphite powder and electrolyte used were the same as in Example 1.
- the prepared slurry and lithium metal piece were put into a cylindrical stainless steel container (inner diameter 20 mm) provided with a glass filter having a filter diameter of 1 ⁇ m or less at the lower part. The same glass filter was then attached to the top of the stainless steel container.
- the lithium metal piece is obtained by cutting a lithium metal plate having a thickness of 100 ⁇ m and a weight of 17.5 mg into four equal parts. The lithium metal pieces were arranged as evenly as possible in the assembly.
- Example 6 Evaluation of graphite powder
- an electrode for evaluation was prepared using an assembly taken out from a stainless steel container, and a three-electrode cell was assembled using the electrode for evaluation.
- the potential of the working electrode was 80 mV.
- Example 6 Six steps of 6 times vacuum-dried graphite powder 360 mg, electrolyte 360 mg and lithium metal piece 17.5 mg into a stainless steel container and kneaded and mixed for 10 minutes using a hand mixer at a rotation speed of 30 rpm. By repeating, a slurry was obtained. This slurry corresponds to the aggregate.
- the graphite powder, electrolyte solution and lithium metal piece used are the same as in Example 1.
- a copper foil (30 mm ⁇ 30 mm ⁇ 18 ⁇ m) with a lithium metal piece (purity 99% or more) having a thickness of 100 ⁇ m and a weight of 17.5 mg attached to the center is prepared, and the copper foil is placed in a polypropylene container. Arranged. At this time, the main surface of the copper foil was perpendicular to the bottom surface of the container. Next, an electrolytic solution was introduced into a polypropylene container. The electrolytic solution is the same as in Example 1. The amount of electrolyte introduced was the amount by which the entire copper foil was immersed.
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Description
このような小型化・軽量化の要求を満足するために、リチウムイオン二次電池に代表される非水電解質二次電池が開発されている。また、高エネルギー密度特性及び高出力特性を必要とする用途に対応する蓄電デバイスとして、リチウムイオンキャパシタが知られている。更に、リチウムより低コストで資源的に豊富なナトリウムを用いたナトリウムイオン型の電池やキャパシタも知られている。
1.電極材料の製造方法
本開示の電極材料の製造方法は、アルカリ金属供給源及び溶媒の存在下、少なくとも活物質を含む不定形の集合体が、静的に加圧された状態である加圧工程を有する。
アルカリ金属塩を構成するアニオン部としては、例えば、PF6 -、PF3(C2F5)3 -、PF3(CF3)3 -、等のフルオロ基を有するリンアニオン;BF4 -、BF2 (CF)2 -、BF3(CF3)-、B(CN)4 -等のフルオロ基又はシアノ基を有するホウ素アニオン;N(FSO2)2 -、N(CF3SO2)2 -、N(C2F5SO2)2 -等のフルオロ基を有するスルホニルイミドアニオン;CF3SO3 -等のフルオロ基を有する有機スルホン酸アニオンが挙げられる。溶媒には、単一のアルカリ金属塩が溶解していてもよいし、2種以上のアルカリ金属塩が溶解していてもよい。
前記加圧工程において、アルカリ金属供給源と集合体に含まれる活物質とが電気的に接続している状態にあることが必要である。集合体が、活物質と、アルカリ金属供給源とを含む場合は、加圧工程のとき、アルカリ金属供給源と活物質とが直接的に接触することにより、両者が電気的に接続している状態にある。
・溶媒及び活物質を含みアルカリ金属供給源を含まない集合体(例えば、スラリー、ケーキ等)を作製し、作製された集合体とアルカリ金属供給源とを電気的に接触させた状態で両者を加圧する方法。
・アルカリ金属供給源を含まない集合体に対する加圧の開始前に、集合体の少なくとも一部と溶媒とを接触させておき、集合体に対する加圧の開始後に溶媒を追加導入し、溶媒とアルカリ金属供給源とを接触させる方法。
・アルカリ金属供給源を含まない集合体に対する加圧の開始後に、溶媒を集合体及びアルカリ金属供給源の両方と接触させる方法。
(方法A)
図1Aに示すように、容器1に、活物質の粒子5とアルカリ金属供給源の粒子7とを投入する。活物質の粒子5とアルカリ金属供給源の粒子7とは、集合体3を構成する。集合体3は粉体であり、不定形である。
次に、攪拌を終了してから、図1Cに示すように、押圧ユニット9により、集合体3を容器1の内面11の方向に押圧することで、集合体3を静的に加圧する。このとき、活物質の粒子5とアルカリ金属供給源の粒子7とは直接的に接触する。押圧ユニット9は複数の貫通孔を有する硬質板である。
次に、図1Fに示すように、押圧ユニット9を取り去り、電解液13の存在下、集合体3を攪拌する。このとき、集合体におけるドープ量の均一化が行われる。攪拌方法は、公知の方法の中から適宜選択することができ、例えば、図1Fに示すように、攪拌羽根16を電解液13中で回転させる方法を用いることができる。
(方法B)
図2Aに示すように、容器1に集合体3を投入する。集合体3は、活物質の粒子から成る粉体であり、不定形である。容器1は金属から成る導電体である。
次に、図2Eに示すように、押圧ユニット9を取り去り、電解液13の存在下、集合体3を攪拌する。このとき、集合体におけるドープ量の均一化が行われる。攪拌方法は、公知の方法の中から適宜選択することができ、例えば、図2Eに示すように、攪拌羽根16を電解液13中で回転させる方法を用いることができる。
(方法C)
基本的には前記方法Bと同様であるが、図3に示すように、板状のアルカリ金属供給源15を押圧ユニット9の上面に取り付ける。この場合、電解液13中にあるアルカリ金属供給源15と集合体3とは、押圧ユニット9及び容器1を介して短絡する。
(方法D)
基本的には前記方法Bと同様であるが、図4に示すように、集合体3を上下から挟む一対の押圧ユニット9、17により集合体3を加圧する。押圧ユニット9、17はそれぞれ複数の貫通孔を有し、金属から成る導電体である。また、板状のアルカリ金属供給源15は、容器1の底面に取り付ける。この場合、電解液13中にあるアルカリ金属供給源15と集合体3とは、容器1、及び押圧ユニット9、17を介して電気的に短絡する。
(方法E)
基本的には前記方法Bと同様であるが、図5に示すように、板状のアルカリ金属供給源15は電解液13中に浸漬されている。また、アルカリ金属供給源15は、導線19により容器1と接続されている。導線19の途中には電流計22が取り付けられている。この場合、電解液13中にあるアルカリ金属供給源15と集合体3とは、導線19、容器1、及び押圧ユニット9を介して電気的に短絡する。
図8に示すように、下側に比べて上側の直径が大きい筒型の容器23と、フィルタハウジング25と、配管27とを用意する。容器23は、上方の開口部29、及び下方の開口部31を備え、上方の開口部29は下方の開口部31より直径が大きい。下方の開口部31に、フィルタハウジング25の入口33を接続する。フィルタハウジング25内には、集合体3の通過は許さないが、電解液13は通過させるフィルタ35を収容する。フィルタハウジング25の出口37には、配管27を接続する。容器23、フィルタハウジング25、及びフィルタ35は金属から成る導電体である。
(方法G)
基本的には前記方法Fと同様であるが、図9に示すように、アルカリ金属供給源15は、フィルタ35の上面に載置されている。電解液13中でアルカリ金属供給源15と集合体3とは直接的に接触し、活物質の粒子へのアルカリ金属のドープが進行する。
(方法H)
基本的には前記方法Fと同様であるが、図10に示すように、配管27の下流側は、容器23の開口部29に接続している。また、集合体3の上方における表面に多孔質金属板は無く、配管27の中間部に、アルカリ金属供給源保持ユニット41が設けられており、電解液13はその中を流れる。アルカリ金属供給源保持ユニット41は、筐体43と、その内部に保持された円筒形状のアルカリ金属供給源15とから成る。電解液13は、アルカリ金属供給源15と接しながら、その内部の孔内を流れる。
(方法I)
電解液中で、アルカリ金属供給源の粒子及び活物質の粒子を撹拌し、アルカリ金属供給源の粒子及び活物質の粒子が均一に分散したスラリーやケーキの形態を有する集合体を作製する。作製された集合体を、例えば、加圧ニーダー中で混練と静置を繰り返す。静置の際、アルカリ金属供給源の粒子及び電解液の存在下、活物質の粒子を含む不定形の集合体が静的に加圧された状態となる。混練及び静置の際、アルカリ金属供給源と集合体とが電解液の存在下、直接的に接触し、活物質の粒子へのアルカリ金属のドープが進行する。
(方法J)
電解液と活物質の粒子とを混合し、電解液及び活物質の粒子を含有する、スラリーやケーキの形態を有する集合体を作製する。次に、例えば図12に示す装置61を用いて、前記のように作製された集合体から、電極材料を製造する。
第1ベルトコンベアユニット63は、ローラ69、71、73、75、77、79と、それらの周囲に巻き回された、ゴムから成る第1ベルト81とを備える。ローラ69、71、73、75、77、79は、図示しない駆動源により回転駆動され、第1ベルト81は、図12に示すd1方向に回転する。第1ベルト81のうち、上側にある上側部分81Aは水平である。
なお、外側層93と内側層91との間に、電解液を含浸させた多孔質体を配置してもよい。この場合、ドープ速度が一層高くなる。
また、集合体97に、予め、アルカリ金属供給源の粒子や小片を含めてもよい。このとき、集合体層103は、その中にアルカリ金属供給源の粒子や小片を含む。この場合、外側層93は必ずしも必要でない。
(方法K)
図13Aに示すように、容器1に、活物質の粒子5と、アルカリ金属供給源の粒子7と、電解液13とを投入する。活物質の粒子5とアルカリ金属供給源の粒子7とは、集合体3を構成する。集合体3は粉体であり、不定形である。
次に、攪拌を終了してから、図13Cに示すように、押圧ユニット9により、集合体3を容器1の内面11の方向に押圧することで、集合体3を静的に加圧する。このとき、活物質の粒子5とアルカリ金属供給源の粒子7とは直接的に接触する。押圧ユニット9は複数の貫通孔を有する硬質板である。
電極は、正極であっても負極であってもよいが、本開示の電極材料の製造方法が負極活物質にアルカリ金属をドープする場合に適していることから、負極が好ましい。電極としては、例えば、集電体と、その表面に設けられた電極材料層とを備えるものがある。電極材料層は、前記「電極材料の製造方法」の項に記載した製造方法により製造された電極材料(アルカリ金属をドープされた活物質)を含む。
前記電極材料層は、例えば、電極材料、バインダー、及び有機溶媒等を含有するスラリーを調製し、このスラリーを集電体上に塗布し、乾燥させることにより作製できる。
3.キャパシタ
キャパシタは、正極、負極及び電解質を備え、負極が前記「電極」の項において説明したものである。キャパシタとしては、アルカリ金属イオンの挿入/脱離を利用するキャパシタであれば特に限定されるものではないが、例えば、リチウムイオンキャパシタ、ナトリウムイオンキャパシタ等が挙げられる。その中でもリチウムイオンキャパシタが好ましい。
前記電解質の形態は、通常、液状であり、前記「電極材料の製造方法」の項において挙げた電解液と同様のものを用いることができる。電解質は、漏液を防止する目的で、ゲル状又は固体状の形態を有していてもよい。
4.電池
本開示の電池は、正極、負極及び電解質を備え、負極が前記「電極」の項において説明したものである。電池としては、アルカリ金属イオンの挿入/脱離を利用する電池であれば特に限定されるものではなく、一次電池であっても二次電池であってもよい。電池としては、例えば、リチウムイオン二次電池、ナトリウムイオン二次電池、空気電池等が挙げられる。その中でもリチウムイオン二次電池が好ましい。
本開示の電池は、不可逆容量が小さい負極を備えるため、エネルギー密度が高く、サイクル特性にも優れる。
本開示の製造装置は、(A)アルカリ金属供給源、溶媒、及び少なくとも活物質を含む不定形の集合体を収容する容器、並びに(B)前記集合体を加圧する加圧ユニットを備え、電極材料を製造することを用途とする。
また、本開示の製造装置は、必要に応じて、容器内の温度を制御する機構、容器内の圧力を制御する機構、容器内の雰囲気ガスを制御する機構等を備えていてもよい。
(実施例1)
(1)黒鉛粉へのリチウムのドープ
図11Aに示すように、6時間真空乾燥させた、360mgの黒鉛粉(負極活物質、50%体積累積径D50=20μm)の集合体(以下、集合体47とする)を、上方が開口したステンレス製容器49(内径20mm、高さ2.5mm)に投入した。
評価用電極の一部となる袋を以下のように製造した。まず、打ち抜きの方法により、16mmφの穴あき銅箔を2枚用意した。次に、2枚の穴あき銅箔を重ね合わせ、それらの外周部分のうち、一箇所の開口部を除いて超音波溶接することにより、袋を製造した。
(実施例2)
(1)黒鉛粉へのリチウムのドープ
基本的には前記実施例1と同様にして、黒鉛粉にリチウムをドープした。ただし、本実施例では、リチウム金属片を、ステンレス製容器49の外側面に貼り付けるのではなく、黒鉛粉とともに、ステンレス製容器49内に投入した。具体的には、以下のとおりとした。
前記実施例1と同様に、ステンレス製容器49から取り出した集合体47を用いて評価用電極を作成し、その評価用電極を用いて3極セルを組み立てた。作用極の電位を測定したところ、作用極の電位は80mVを示した。
(実施例3)
(1)黒鉛粉へのリチウムのドープ
基本的には前記実施例1と同様にして、黒鉛粉にリチウムをドープした。ただし、本実施例では、リチウム金属片を、ステンレス製容器49の外側面に貼り付けるのではなく、ステンレス製容器49内の底面に貼り付けた。具体的には、以下のとおりとした。
次に、ステンレス製容器49の開口部を、孔径10μm以下の貫通孔を複数有する厚さ15μmの穴開き銅箔51で覆った。そして、穴開き銅箔51の外周における幅1mmの部分をポリプロピレン製リング53で押さえ付けることで、穴開き銅箔51をステンレス製容器49に対し固定した。
前記実施例1と同様に、ステンレス製容器49から取り出した集合体47を用いて評価用電極を作成し、その評価用電極を用いて3極セルを組み立てた。作用極の電位を測定したところ、作用極の電位は85mVを示した。
(実施例4)
6時間真空乾燥させた黒鉛粉360mgと電解液360mgとを混合し、スラリーの形態の集合体を作製した。使用した黒鉛粉と電解液は、実施例1と同様である。ガラス基板上に銅箔を敷き、作製したスラリーをその銅箔上に供給し、アプリケーターバーを用いて厚さ約1mmのスラリー層を作製した。スラリー層は前記の集合体から成る。
(実施例5)
(1)黒鉛粉へのリチウムのドープ
6時間真空乾燥させた黒鉛粉360mgと電解液360mgとを混合しスラリーを作製した。使用した黒鉛粉と電解液は、実施例1と同様である。作製したスラリーとリチウム金属片とを、フィルタ径1μm以下のガラスフィルタを下部に備えた筒型のステンレス製容器(内径20mm)に投入した。次いで、同じガラスフィルタをステンレス製容器の上部にも取り付けた。リチウム金属片は、厚さ100μm、重量17.5mgのリチウム金属板を4等分に切り分けたものである。リチウム金属片は、集合体中で、できるだけ均等に配置されるようにした。
前記実施例1と同様に、ステンレス製容器から取り出した集合体を用いて評価用電極を作成し、その評価用電極を用いて3極セルを組み立てた。作用極の電位を測定したところ、作用極の電位は80mVを示した。
(実施例6)
6時間真空乾燥させた黒鉛粉360mg、電解液360mg及びリチウム金属片17.5mgをステンレス製容器に投入し、ハンドミキサーを用いて、回転速度30rpmの条件で10分間、混練混合する工程を6回繰り返すことで、スラリーを得た。このスラリーは集合体に対応する。使用した黒鉛粉、電解液及びリチウム金属片は、実施例1と同様である。
(比較例1)
6時間真空乾燥させた、360mgの黒鉛粉(負極活物質、50%体積累積径D50=20μm)をポリプロピレン製容器内に投入した。次に、厚さ100μm、重量17.5mgのリチウム金属片(純度99%以上)を中心部に貼り付けた銅箔(30mm×30mm×18μm)を用意し、当該銅箔をポリプロピレン製容器内に配置した。このとき、銅箔の主面を、容器の底面に対し垂直とした。次に、ポリプロピレン製容器内に電解液を導入した。電解液は前記実施例1と同様のものである。電解液の導入量は、銅箔全体が浸漬される量とした。
(比較例2)
特開2012-209195号公報を参考にして、以下の操作を行った。銅製容器内の底面に、厚さ100μm、重量17.5mgのリチウム金属片(純度99%以上)を貼り付けた。次に、この容器内に、6時間真空乾燥させた、360mgの黒鉛粉(負極活物質、50%体積累積径D50=20μm)を投入した。次に、銅製容器内に360mgの電解液を導入した。電解液は前記実施例1と同様のものである。
(比較例3)
スラリーの形態の集合体の代わりに6時間真空乾燥させた黒鉛粉360mgを用いたこと、及び電解液を含浸させた濾紙を積層しなかったことを除いては実施例4と同様にして、黒鉛粉にリチウムをドープした。その結果、加圧の開始から144時間後もリチウム金属片は残存していた。
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- アルカリ金属供給源及び溶媒の存在下、少なくとも活物質を含む不定形の集合体が、静的に加圧された状態である加圧工程を有する電極材料の製造方法。
- 請求項1に記載の電極材料の製造方法であって、
前記加圧工程において、容器に収容された前記集合体を前記容器の内面の方向に押圧する押圧ユニットにより、前記集合体を加圧する電極材料の製造方法。 - 請求項2に記載の電極材料の製造方法であって、
前記容器が導電体であり、
前記加圧工程において、前記アルカリ金属供給源は前記容器に接触している電極材料の製造方法。 - 請求項1に記載の電極材料の製造方法であって、
前記加圧工程において、前記集合体を挟む押圧ユニットにより前記集合体を加圧する電極材料の製造方法。 - 請求項2又は4に記載の電極材料の製造方法であって、
前記押圧ユニットが導電体であり、
前記加圧工程において、前記アルカリ金属供給源は前記押圧ユニットに接触している電極材料の製造方法。 - 請求項2~5のいずれか1項に記載の電極材料の製造方法であって、
前記押圧ユニットが複数の貫通孔を有する電極材料の製造方法。 - 請求項2~6のいずれか1項に記載の電極材料の製造方法であって、
前記押圧ユニットは、前記集合体と接する面に凹凸を有する電極材料の製造方法。 - 請求項1に記載の電極材料の製造方法であって、
前記集合体を前記溶媒により加圧する電極材料の製造方法。 - 請求項8に記載の電極材料の製造方法であって、
前記集合体を通過する前記溶媒の流れを形成することで、前記集合体を前記溶媒により加圧する電極材料の製造方法。 - 請求項1~9のいずれか1項に記載の電極材料の製造方法であって、
前記集合体は、前記活物質と、前記アルカリ金属供給源とを含む混合物である電極材料の製造方法。 - 請求項1~10のいずれか1項に記載の電極材料の製造方法であって、
前記加圧の開始前に前記溶媒と前記活物質とを接触させる電極材料の製造方法。 - 請求項1~7、10のいずれか1項に記載の電極材料の製造方法であって、
前記加圧の開始後に前記溶媒と前記活物質とを接触させる電極材料の製造方法。 - 請求項1~12のいずれか1項に記載の電極材料の製造方法であって、
前記加圧工程の後、少なくとも前記溶媒の存在下、前記集合体を攪拌する電極材料の製造方法。 - 請求項1~13のいずれか1項に記載の電極材料の製造方法であって、
前記活物質が負極活物質である電極材料の製造方法。 - 負極及び正極から選ばれる少なくとも一つを備える電池の製造方法であって、
請求項1~13のいずれか1項に記載の電極材料の製造方法により製造した前記電極材料を用いて前記負極及び正極から選ばれる少なくとも一つを製造する電池の製造方法。 - 負極及び正極から選ばれる少なくとも一つを備えるキャパシタの製造方法であって、
請求項1~13のいずれか1項に記載の電極材料の製造方法により製造した前記電極材料を用いて前記負極及び正極から選ばれる少なくとも一つを製造するキャパシタの製造方法。 - (A)アルカリ金属供給源、溶媒、及び少なくとも活物質を含む不定形の集合体を収容する容器、並びに(B)前記集合体を加圧する加圧ユニットを備える、電極材料の製造装置。
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