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- the present invention relates to a negative electrode material for a lithium ion secondary battery, a method for manufacturing a negative electrode material for a lithium ion secondary battery, a negative electrode for a lithium ion secondary battery, and a lithium ion secondary battery.
- Lithium-ion secondary batteries have been widely used for electronic devices such as notebook personal computers (PCs), mobile phones, smartphones, and tablet PCs because of their small size, light weight, and high energy density.
- PCs notebook personal computers
- HEV hybrid electric vehicle
- PHEV plug-in hybrid electric vehicle
- a lithium-ion secondary battery vehicle-mounted lithium-ion secondary battery
- a lithium ion secondary battery is also used for power storage, and the application of the lithium ion secondary battery is expanding to various fields.
- the performance of the negative electrode material of the lithium ion secondary battery greatly affects the input characteristics of the lithium ion secondary battery.
- Carbon materials are widely used as materials for negative electrode materials for lithium-ion secondary batteries.
- the carbon material used for the negative electrode material is roughly classified into graphite and carbon material having a lower crystallinity than graphite (amorphous carbon or the like).
- Graphite has a structure in which hexagonal mesh planes of carbon atoms are regularly stacked, and when used as a negative electrode material of a lithium ion secondary battery, insertion reaction and desorption reaction of lithium ions progress from the end of the hexagonal mesh plane, Charge/discharge is performed.
- -Amorphous carbon has irregular hexagonal mesh planes or does not have hexagonal mesh planes.
- lithium ion insertion reaction and desorption reaction proceed on the entire surface of the negative electrode material. Therefore, it is easier to obtain a lithium-ion battery having better output characteristics than when graphite is used as the negative electrode material (see, for example, Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2).
- amorphous carbon has a lower crystallinity than graphite, and therefore has an energy density lower than that of graphite.
- Patent Document 3 at least a part of the surface of graphite particles is coated with amorphous carbon, and the CO 2 adsorption amount is adjusted to 0.24 to 0.36 cc/g. It is described that when the amorphous carbon is provided on the surface of the graphite particles, the reaction points of storage and release of lithium ions act to increase, and the charge acceptance of the graphite particles is improved. It is described that by setting the CO 2 adsorption amount within the above range, a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery excellent in initial efficiency in addition to charge acceptability can be obtained.
- in-vehicle lithium-ion secondary batteries such as EV, HEV, and PHEV
- in-vehicle lithium-ion secondary batteries are also required to have high-temperature storage characteristics.
- the specific surface area of the negative electrode material is increased in order to improve the input characteristics, the high temperature storage characteristics tend to deteriorate.
- the specific surface area of the negative electrode material is reduced in order to improve the high temperature storage characteristics, the input characteristics tend to deteriorate.
- the input characteristic and the high temperature storage characteristic generally have a trade-off relationship.
- Patent Document 3 conventionally, the surface of graphite particles in contact with the electrolytic solution is covered with amorphous carbon to prevent decomposition of the electrolytic solution, and as a result, a decrease in initial charge/discharge efficiency is suppressed.
- the charging characteristics that is, the input characteristics
- the initial charge/discharge efficiency and the input characteristic generally have a trade-off relationship.
- the present invention provides a lithium ion secondary battery negative electrode material having excellent input characteristics while maintaining high-temperature storage characteristics and initial charge/discharge efficiency, a method for producing a lithium ion secondary battery negative electrode material, and a lithium ion secondary battery.
- An object is to provide a negative electrode for a secondary battery and a lithium ion secondary battery.
- the present invention includes the following aspects.
- the carbonaceous particles have a ratio of the water vapor adsorption specific surface area to the BET method specific surface area (nitrogen adsorption specific surface area) calculated from the nitrogen adsorption amount when the relative pressure is 0.3 (water vapor adsorption specific surface area/nitrogen).
- the negative electrode material for a lithium ion secondary battery according to ⁇ 1> which has an adsorption specific surface area of 0.035 or less.
- the carbonaceous particles are formed by providing a carbonaceous substance B having crystallinity lower than that of the carbonaceous substance A on at least a part of the surface of the carbonaceous substance A.
- ⁇ 1> or ⁇ 2> The negative electrode material for the lithium ion secondary battery described.
- ⁇ 4> The negative electrode material for a lithium ion secondary battery according to ⁇ 3>, wherein the carbonaceous substance B has an average thickness of 1 nm or more.
- ⁇ 5> The negative electrode material for a lithium ion secondary battery according to ⁇ 3> or ⁇ 4>, in which the content of the carbonaceous substance B is 30% by mass or less based on the total amount of the carbonaceous particles.
- ⁇ 6> The negative electrode material for a lithium ion secondary battery according to any one of ⁇ 1> to ⁇ 5>, wherein the volume average particle diameter of the carbonaceous particles is 2 ⁇ m to 50 ⁇ m.
- ⁇ 7> The negative electrode material for a lithium ion secondary battery according to any one of ⁇ 1> to ⁇ 6>, which has an R value measured by Raman spectroscopy of 0.30 or less.
- ⁇ 8> a step of preparing activated carbonaceous substance particles A obtained by subjecting particles of carbonaceous substance A to heat treatment; A step of mixing a carbonaceous substance precursor, which is a source of the carbonaceous substance B having a lower crystallinity than the carbonaceous substance A, and the activated carbonaceous substance particles A to obtain a mixture, Heat treating the mixture to obtain carbonaceous particles,
- a negative electrode material for lithium ion secondary batteries having excellent input characteristics a method for producing a negative electrode material for lithium ion secondary batteries, and a lithium ion secondary battery A negative electrode and a lithium ion secondary battery are provided.
- the numerical range indicated by using “to” includes the numerical values before and after “to” as the minimum value and the maximum value, respectively.
- the upper limit value or the lower limit value described in one numerical range may be replaced with the upper limit value or the lower limit value of the numerical range described in other stages. .. Further, in the numerical range described in the present disclosure, the upper limit value or the lower limit value of the numerical range may be replaced with the value shown in the examples.
- each component may include a plurality of types of corresponding substances.
- the content rate or content of each component is the same as that of the plurality of substances present in the negative electrode material or composition unless otherwise specified. It means the total content or content.
- a plurality of types of particles corresponding to each component may be included.
- the particle size of each component is, unless otherwise specified, about the mixture of the plurality of types of particles present in the negative electrode material or composition. Means a value.
- the term “layer” includes not only the case where the layer is formed over the entire area when the area where the layer is present is observed, but also the case where the layer is formed only in a part of the area. Be done.
- the term “laminate” refers to stacking layers, two or more layers may be combined and two or more layers may be removable.
- the term “process” includes not only a process independent of other processes but also the process even if the process is not clearly distinguishable from other processes as long as the purpose of the process is achieved. ..
- the negative electrode material for a lithium ion secondary battery of the present disclosure has a BET specific surface area (water vapor adsorption specific surface area) of 0.095 m 2 /g or less calculated from the amount of water vapor adsorption when the relative pressure is 0.05 to 0.12. Including carbonaceous particles.
- the negative electrode material for lithium-ion secondary batteries may contain other components as needed.
- carbonaceous particles refers to particles having a carbon content of more than 50% by mass, and the carbon content may be 70% by mass or more, or 80% by mass or more, It may be 90 mass% or more, 95 mass% or more, and 99 mass% or more. Further, the crystallinity of the “carbonaceous particles” is not limited and may be graphite or amorphous carbon.
- the negative electrode material for a lithium ion secondary battery according to the present disclosure it is possible to obtain a lithium ion secondary battery having excellent input characteristics while maintaining high temperature storage characteristics and initial charge/discharge efficiency.
- the water vapor adsorption specific surface area refers to a value calculated by the following method according to JIS Z 8830:2013.
- a vapor adsorption amount measuring device for example, Nippon Bell Co., Ltd., “High-precision gas/vapor adsorption amount measuring device BELSORP-max”
- saturated steam gas as the adsorption gas
- the adsorption pressure is 298 K
- the relative pressure P/P 0 is varied, and the amount of water vapor adsorption at that time is measured.
- the specific surface area is obtained by the BET multipoint method from the water vapor adsorption amount when the relative pressure P/P 0 is in the range of 0.05 to 0.12.
- the relative pressure P/P 0 is a value obtained by dividing the equilibrium pressure (P) by the saturated vapor pressure (P 0 ).
- the automatic calculation software of the measuring device may be used to calculate the specific surface area.
- the water adsorbed on the sample surface and structure influences the gas adsorption ability. Therefore, it is preferable to first perform the water removal by heating as a pretreatment. ..
- a pretreatment for example, a measurement cell charged with 0.05 g of a measurement sample is depressurized to 10 Pa or less by a vacuum pump, heated at 110° C., and held for 3 hours or more, and then the depressurized state is maintained. Let it cool naturally to room temperature (25°C).
- Water vapor adsorption specific surface area of the carbon particles is less than or equal 0.095 2 / g, is preferably 0.090m 2 / g or less, and more preferably less 0.080m 2 / g.
- Water vapor adsorption specific surface area of the carbon particles in view practical as a negative electrode material for a lithium ion secondary battery, it is preferably 0.060m 2 / g or more, it is 0.065 m 2 / g or more More preferably, it is more preferably 0.070 m 2 /g or more.
- the carbonaceous particles have a BET specific surface area (nitrogen adsorption specific surface area) calculated from the nitrogen adsorption amount at a relative pressure of 0.3. It is preferably 0 m 2 /g or more, more preferably 2.5 m 2 /g or more, and further preferably 3.0 m 2 /g or more.
- the nitrogen adsorption specific surface area of the carbonaceous particles is preferably 10.0 m 2 /g or less, more preferably 8.0 m 2 /g or less, and further preferably 6.0 m 2 /g or less. ..
- the nitrogen adsorption specific surface area refers to a value calculated by the following method according to JIS Z 8830:2013.
- a specific surface area/pore distribution measuring device for example, Flowsorb III 2310, Shimadzu Corporation
- the liquid nitrogen temperature (77K ) the relative pressure P/P 0 is changed and the nitrogen adsorption amount at that time is measured.
- the specific surface area is obtained by the BET one-point method from the nitrogen adsorption amount when the relative pressure P/P 0 is 0.3.
- automatic calculation software of the measuring device may be used.
- the ratio of water vapor adsorption specific surface area/nitrogen adsorption specific surface area may be 0.048 or less, may be 0.042 or less, is preferably 0.035 or less, and is preferably 0.030 or less. Is more preferable, and 0.025 or less is further preferable.
- the ratio of water vapor adsorption specific surface area/nitrogen adsorption specific surface area is preferably 0.005 or more, more preferably 0.007 or more, and further preferably 0.010 or more.
- the ratio of water vapor adsorption specific surface area/nitrogen adsorption specific surface area As the value is smaller, there are many fine irregularities on the surface of the carbonaceous particles so that nitrogen molecules can enter but water molecules cannot enter, or It is considered that due to the shape of the recesses on the surface of the carbonaceous particles, the water molecules cannot contact the hydroxyl groups present in the recesses, and as a result, the water molecules are less likely to be adsorbed.
- Such carbon particles for example, by activating the core particles in the carbon particles by heat treatment or the like to obtain core particles having a specific surface shape, and then at least a part of the surface of the activated core particles. It can be obtained by coating with a carbon material B having a lower crystallinity than the core particles.
- the carbonaceous particles according to the present invention are not limited to such shapes, configurations and manufacturing methods.
- the carbonaceous particles core particles when at least a part of the surface is covered
- artificial graphite particles natural graphite particles, graphitized mesophase carbon particles, low crystalline carbon particles, amorphous carbon particles
- mesophase carbon particles examples include mesophase carbon particles.
- the carbonaceous particles include graphite particles.
- the shape of the graphite particles is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include scaly shape, spherical shape, lump shape, and fibrous shape. From the viewpoint of obtaining a high tap density, it is preferably spherical.
- the artificial graphite particles may be, for example, graphite particles (hereinafter referred to as “lump graphite particles”) in which a plurality of flat particles are aggregated or combined so that the orientation planes (principal surfaces) are non-parallel. .. Whether or not the aggregated graphite particles are contained can be confirmed by observation with a scanning electron microscope (SEM).
- SEM scanning electron microscope
- Flat particles are particles that have a long axis and a short axis, and are not perfectly spherical. For example, those having a scaly shape, a scale shape, a lump shape, or the like are included in this.
- the fact that the main surfaces of a plurality of flat particles are non-parallel means that the surfaces (main surfaces) of the flat graphite particles having the largest cross-sectional area are not aligned in a certain direction.
- the flat particles are aggregated or bonded, but the mutual particles with the bond are tar, the organic binder such as pitch is carbonized through the carbonized carbon, and It is in the state of being physically connected.
- the term “aggregate” refers to a state in which particles are not chemically bound to each other, but due to their shapes and the like, the shape of the aggregate is maintained.
- the flat particles are preferably bonded.
- the number of flat particles aggregated or bonded in one lump graphite particle is not particularly limited, but is preferably 3 or more, more preferably 5 to 20, and more preferably 5 to 15. It is more preferable that there is.
- the method for producing the massive graphite particles is not particularly limited as long as a predetermined structure is formed.
- it can be obtained by adding a graphitizing catalyst to a graphitizable aggregate or a mixture of graphite and a graphitizable binder (organic binder), further mixing, firing, and then pulverizing. it can.
- a graphitizing catalyst to a graphitizable aggregate or a mixture of graphite and a graphitizable binder (organic binder)
- the massive graphite particles can be adjusted to a desired constitution by appropriately selecting a mixing method of graphite or aggregate and a binder, adjusting a mixing ratio such as a binder amount, and crushing conditions after firing.
- the aggregate that can be graphitized for example, coke powder, carbide of resin, etc. can be used, but there is no particular limitation as long as it is a powder material that can be graphitized. Of these, coke powder such as needle coke that is easily graphitized is preferable.
- the graphite is not particularly limited as long as it is in powder form, and natural graphite powder, artificial graphite powder and the like can be used.
- the volume average particle diameter of the graphitizable aggregate or graphite is preferably smaller than the volume average particle diameter of the massive graphite particles, and more preferably 2/3 or less of the volume average particle diameter of the massive graphite particles.
- the graphitizable aggregate or graphite is preferably flat particles.
- spherical graphite particles such as spherical natural graphite may be used together.
- the graphitization catalyst for example, a metal or semimetal such as iron, nickel, titanium, silicon, or boron, or a carbide or oxide thereof can be used. Of these, carbides or oxides of silicon or boron are preferable.
- the addition amount of these graphitization catalysts is preferably 1% by mass to 50% by mass, more preferably 5% by mass to 40% by mass, and more preferably 5% by mass to the obtained massive graphite particles. It is more preferably 30% by mass.
- the binder is not particularly limited as long as it can be graphitized by firing, and examples thereof include organic materials such as tar, pitch, thermosetting resin, and thermoplastic resin. Further, the binder is preferably added in an amount of 5% by mass to 80% by mass, more preferably 10% by mass to 80% by mass, and more preferably 15% by mass to the flattenable aggregate or graphite. It is more preferable to add 80% by mass.
- the method for mixing the graphitizable aggregate or graphite and the binder is not particularly limited, and it is preferably carried out by using a kneader or the like, and the mixing is preferably performed at a temperature equal to or higher than the softening point of the binder.
- the mixing temperature is preferably 50°C to 300°C when the binder is pitch, tar, etc., and 20°C to 100°C when the binder is thermosetting resin, thermoplastic resin, etc. Is preferred.
- Agglomerated graphite particles are obtained by firing the above mixture and performing a graphitization treatment.
- the mixture may be molded into a predetermined shape before the graphitization treatment. Further, after the molding, it may be crushed before graphitization to adjust the particle size and then graphitized.
- the firing is preferably performed under the condition that the mixture is difficult to oxidize, and examples thereof include a method of firing in a nitrogen atmosphere, an argon gas atmosphere, or a vacuum.
- the graphitization temperature is preferably 2000° C. or higher, more preferably 2500° C. or higher, and further preferably 2800° C. to 3200° C.
- the particle size is not adjusted before graphitization, it is preferable to grind the graphitized product obtained by the graphitization treatment so as to have a desired volume average particle size.
- the method for pulverizing the graphitized product is not particularly limited, and a known method such as a jet mill, a vibration mill, a pin mill and a hammer mill can be used. Through the production method described above, it is possible to obtain graphite particles in which a plurality of flat particles are aggregated or combined so that their principal surfaces are non-parallel, that is, massive graphite particles. Further, Japanese Patent No. 3285520, Japanese Patent No. 3325021 and the like can be referred to for details of the method for producing the massive graphite particles.
- the carbonaceous particles are those in which a carbonaceous substance B having a lower crystallinity than the carbonaceous substance A is provided on at least a part of the surface of the carbonaceous substance A (which may constitute the core particles). Good. By covering at least a part of the surface of the carbonaceous particles with the carbonaceous material B having low crystallinity, the reactivity of the surface of the carbonaceous particles with the electrolytic solution is reduced, and the initial charge/discharge efficiency is favorably maintained. However, the input characteristics tend to improve.
- the carbonaceous substance B having low crystallinity is present on the surface of the carbonaceous particles can be judged based on the observation result by a transmission electron microscope (TEM).
- TEM transmission electron microscope
- the carbonaceous particles whose surface is at least partially coated with the carbonaceous substance B having low crystallinity are also referred to as “coated carbonaceous particles”.
- Examples of the carbonaceous substance B include carbon materials such as low crystalline carbon, amorphous carbon, and mesophase carbon, and preferably include amorphous carbon.
- the content of the carbonaceous substance B in the coated carbonaceous particles is not particularly limited. From the viewpoint of improving the input characteristics, the content of the carbonaceous substance B is preferably 0.1% by mass or more, and more preferably 0.5% by mass or more, based on the entire coated carbonaceous particles. More preferably, it is more preferably 1% by mass or more. From the viewpoint of suppressing the decrease in capacity, the content of the carbonaceous substance B is preferably 30% by mass or less, more preferably 20% by mass or less, and further preferably 10% by mass or less. ..
- the content rate of the carbonaceous substance B can be determined by the following method.
- the coated carbon particles are heated at a temperature rising rate of 15° C./min, and the mass is measured in the range of 30° C. to 950° C.
- the mass reduction at 30°C to 700°C is taken as the mass of the carbonaceous substance B.
- the content rate of the carbonaceous substance B is calculated by the following formula.
- Content of carbonaceous substance B (mass %) (mass of carbonaceous substance B/mass of coated carbonaceous particles at 30° C.) ⁇ 100
- the average thickness of the carbonaceous substance B in the coated carbonaceous particles is preferably 1 nm or more, more preferably 2 nm or more, and further preferably 3 nm or more, from the viewpoint of initial charge/discharge efficiency and input characteristics. More preferable. From the viewpoint of energy density, the average thickness of the carbonaceous substance B in the coated carbonaceous particles is preferably 500 nm or less, more preferably 300 nm or less, and further preferably 100 nm or less.
- the average thickness of the carbonaceous substance B in the coated carbonaceous particles is a value obtained by measuring 20 arbitrary points with a transmission electron microscope and calculating the arithmetic mean thereof.
- the volume average particle diameter (D 50 ) of the carbonaceous particles is preferably 2 ⁇ m to 50 ⁇ m, more preferably 5 ⁇ m to 35 ⁇ m. And more preferably 7 ⁇ m to 30 ⁇ m.
- D 50 The volume average particle diameter of the carbonaceous particles
- the discharge capacity and discharge characteristics tend to be improved.
- the volume average particle diameter of the carbonaceous particles is 2 ⁇ m or more, the initial charge/discharge efficiency tends to be improved.
- the volume average particle diameter (D 50 ) is determined as D 50 (median diameter) by measuring the volume-based particle size distribution using a laser diffraction type particle size distribution measuring device (for example, SALD-3000J, Shimadzu Corporation). ..
- the particle size distribution (D90/D10) of the carbonaceous particles is preferably 2.00 or less, and more preferably 1.90 or less. It is preferably 1.85 or less, and more preferably 1.85 or less.
- the particle size distribution (D90/D10) is the volume-based particle size distribution obtained by the above-mentioned measurement of the volume average particle size (D50), and the volume cumulative 10% particle size (D10) from the small diameter side and The volume cumulative 90% particle diameter (D90) is determined and calculated from the ratio (D90/D10).
- the average circularity of the carbon particles is preferably 0.85 or more, more preferably 0.88 or more, and even more preferably 0.88 or more. It is more preferably 90 or more.
- the circularity of carbon particles is the circumference measured as a circle, which is calculated from the equivalent circle diameter, which is the diameter of a circle having the same area as the projected area of carbon particles. It is a numerical value obtained by dividing by the length (the length of the contour line), and is calculated by the following formula.
- the circularity is 1.00 for a perfect circle.
- Circularity (perimeter of equivalent circle) / (perimeter of particle cross-sectional image)
- the average circularity of the carbonaceous particles can be measured using a wet-flow type particle size/shape analyzer (eg Malvern, FPIA-3000).
- the measurement temperature is 25° C.
- the concentration of the measurement sample is 10% by mass
- the number of particles to be counted is 12,000.
- water is used as a solvent for dispersion.
- the carbonaceous particles When measuring the circularity of the carbonaceous particles, it is preferable to disperse the carbonaceous particles in water in advance. For example, it is possible to disperse the carbonaceous particles in water using ultrasonic dispersion, a vortex mixer or the like. In order to suppress the influence of particle disintegration or particle destruction of carbonaceous particles, the intensity and time of ultrasonic waves may be appropriately adjusted in view of the intensity of the carbonaceous particles to be measured.
- the ultrasonic treatment for example, after storing an arbitrary amount of water in a tank of an ultrasonic cleaner (ASU-10D, As One Co., Ltd.), a test tube containing a dispersion liquid of carbon particles is held in a tank together with the holder.
- the R value of the carbon particles is preferably 0.30 or less, more preferably 0.28 or less, still more preferably 0.26 or less, and even more preferably 0.25 or less. It is particularly preferable that it is 0.24 or less, and it is very preferable.
- the first peak P1 that appears in the wave number range of 1580 cm ⁇ 1 to 1620 cm ⁇ 1 is a peak that is usually identified as corresponding to the graphite crystal structure.
- the second peak P2 that appears in the wave number range of 1350 cm -1 to 1370 cm -1 is a peak that is usually identified as corresponding to the amorphous structure of carbon.
- Raman spectroscopic measurement uses a laser Raman spectrophotometer (for example, model number: NRS-1000, JASCO Corporation) and irradiates a semiconductor plate with semiconductor laser light on a sample plate in which carbonaceous particles are set to be flat. And measure.
- the measurement conditions are as follows. Wavelength of semiconductor laser light: 532 nm Wave number resolution: 2.56 cm -1 Measuring range: 850 cm -1 to 1950 cm -1 Peak Research: Background Removal
- the method for producing the negative electrode material for a lithium ion secondary battery according to the present disclosure is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include the following methods.
- a step of obtaining may include other steps, if necessary.
- the activated carbonaceous substance particles A prepared by heat-treating the particles of the carbonaceous substance A are prepared.
- the heat treatment include heat treatment in an atmosphere in which CO 2 gas, water vapor, O 2 gas and the like are present. From the viewpoint of controlling the particle size of the activated carbonaceous material particles A, controlling the surface state of the activated carbonaceous material particles A, and the like, the heat treatment may be performed in an atmosphere containing O 2 gas (for example, in an air atmosphere). preferable.
- the heat treatment temperature is preferably adjusted appropriately according to the gas atmosphere used, the treatment time, and the like.
- the heat treatment temperature is preferably 100°C to 800°C, more preferably 150°C to 750°C, and further preferably 350°C to 750°C.
- the specific surface area of the activated carbonaceous substance particles A can be increased without burning the carbonaceous substance A.
- the heat treatment time in the air atmosphere is preferably adjusted appropriately according to the heat treatment temperature, the type of carbon material, etc., and is, for example, 0.5 hour to 24 hours, preferably 1 hour to 6 hours. Is more preferable. Within this time, the specific surface area of the activated carbonaceous substance particles A can be effectively increased.
- the O 2 gas content is preferably 1% by volume to 30% by volume. Within this range, the specific surface area of the activated carbonaceous substance particles A tends to be effectively increased.
- the heat treatment temperature in a CO 2 gas atmosphere is preferably 600°C to 1200°C, more preferably 700°C to 1100°C.
- the heat treatment time in a CO 2 gas atmosphere is preferably adjusted appropriately according to the heat treatment temperature and the type of carbon material, for example, 0.5 hour to 24 hours, preferably 1 hour to 6 hours. More preferably.
- the water vapor adsorption specific surface area of carbonaceous particles increases as the heat treatment temperature for activation increases, but tends to decrease on the contrary when the temperature exceeds a certain temperature.
- the nitrogen adsorption specific surface area of the carbonaceous particles also increases as the heat treatment temperature for activation increases, but it tends to decrease on the contrary when the temperature exceeds a specific temperature.
- the reason why the specific surface area of the carbonaceous particles changes from increasing to decreasing at a specific temperature is not clear, but it can be considered as follows. Up to a specific temperature, the carbonaceous particles are activated and tend to have fine pores on the surface.
- the carbonaceous substance A used in the step of preparing the activated carbonaceous substance particles A is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include those described as the core particles of the above-mentioned carbonaceous particles.
- the volume average particle diameter (D 50 ) of the carbonaceous substance A is preferably 2 ⁇ m to 30 ⁇ m, more preferably 5 ⁇ m to 25 ⁇ m, and more preferably 7 ⁇ m to 20 ⁇ m. Is more preferable.
- the volume average particle diameter (D 50 ) of the carbonaceous substance A is preferably 8 ⁇ m to 40 ⁇ m, more preferably 10 ⁇ m to 35 ⁇ m, and more preferably 12 ⁇ m to 30 ⁇ m. Is more preferable.
- the BET specific surface area of the carbonaceous substance A is preferably 4 m 2 /g to 15 m 2 /g, and more preferably 5 m 2 /g to 15 m 2 /g. It is more preferably 6 m 2 /g to 13 m 2 /g, particularly preferably 7 m 2 /g to 11 m 2 /g.
- the BET specific surface area of the carbonaceous substance A is preferably 0.5 m 2 /g to 10 m 2 /g, and preferably 1 m 2 /g to 10 m 2 /g. It is more preferably 2 m 2 /g to 8 m 2 /g, still more preferably 3 m 2 /g to 7 m 2 /g.
- the BET specific surface area of the activated carbonaceous substance particles A is preferably 5 m 2 /g to 23 m 2 /g, and 6 m 2 /g to 20 m 2 /g. It is more preferable that it is 7 m 2 /g to 15 m 2 /g.
- the BET specific surface area of the activated carbonaceous substance particles A is preferably 1 m 2 /g to 13 m 2 /g, and preferably 2 m 2 /g to 12 m 2 /g. Is more preferable and 3 m 2 /g to 10 m 2 /g is further preferable.
- activated carbonaceous substance particles A can be purchased and prepared.
- Step of obtaining a mixture In the step of obtaining the mixture, the activated carbonaceous substance particles A and the carbonaceous substance precursor that is the source of the carbonaceous substance B having a lower crystallinity than the carbonaceous substance A are mixed.
- the carbonaceous substance B preferably contains at least one of crystalline carbon and amorphous carbon.
- a carbonaceous substance obtained from an organic compound that can be converted into carbonaceous substance by heat treatment hereinafter, the carbonaceous substance precursor that is the source of the carbonaceous substance B is also referred to as a precursor of the carbonaceous substance B
- Specific examples of the carbonaceous substance B include the same substances as those listed as the carbonaceous substance B in the above-mentioned carbonaceous particles.
- the precursor of the carbonaceous substance B is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include pitch and organic polymer compounds.
- pitch ethylene heavy end pitch, crude oil pitch, coal tar pitch, asphalt cracking pitch, pitch produced by pyrolyzing polyvinyl chloride, etc., pitch produced by polymerizing naphthalene etc. in the presence of a super strong acid, etc.
- organic polymer compound include thermoplastic resins such as polyvinyl chloride, polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinyl acetate and polyvinyl butyral, and natural substances such as starch and cellulose.
- the softening point of the pitch is preferably 70°C to 250°C, more preferably 75°C to 150°C, and more preferably 80°C to 120°C. Is more preferable.
- the softening point of the pitch is a value obtained by the method for measuring the softening point of the tar pitch (ring and ball method) described in JIS K 2425:2006.
- the residual carbon content of the precursor of the carbonaceous substance B is preferably 5% by mass to 80% by mass, more preferably 10% by mass to 70% by mass, and 20% by mass to 60% by mass. Is more preferable.
- the carbon residue ratio of the precursor of the carbonaceous substance B is the carbon of the precursor of the carbonaceous substance B alone (or in the state of a mixture of the precursor of the carbonaceous substance B and the activated carbonaceous substance particles A at a predetermined ratio).
- the carbonaceous substance B derived from the precursor of the carbonaceous substance B after the heat treatment and the mass of the precursor of the carbonaceous substance B before the heat treatment. It can be calculated from the mass.
- the mass of the precursor of the carbonaceous material B before the heat treatment and the mass of the carbonaceous material B derived from the precursor of the carbonaceous material B after the heat treatment can be obtained by thermogravimetric analysis or the like.
- the mixture may contain, in addition to the precursor of the carbonaceous substance B, other particulate carbonaceous substance B (carbonaceous particles), if necessary.
- carbonaceous particles carbonaceous particles
- the carbonaceous material B formed from the precursor of carbonaceous material B and the carbonaceous particles may be the same or different.
- the carbonaceous particles used as the other carbonaceous substance B are not particularly limited, and examples thereof include particles of acetylene black, oil furnace black, Ketjen black, channel black, thermal black, and earth graphite.
- the content rates of the activated carbonaceous substance particle A and the precursor of the carbonaceous substance B in the mixture are not particularly limited.
- the content rate of the precursor of the carbonaceous material B is such that the content rate of the carbonaceous material B in the total mass of the negative electrode material for a lithium ion secondary battery is 0.1% by mass or more.
- the amount is preferably 0.5% by mass or more, more preferably 1% by mass or more.
- the content rate of the precursor of the carbonaceous material B is such that the content rate of the carbonaceous material B in the total mass of the negative electrode material for a lithium ion secondary battery is 30 mass% or less.
- the amount is preferably 20% by mass or less, more preferably 10% by mass or less, and further preferably 10% by mass or less.
- the method of preparing the mixture containing the activated carbonaceous substance particles A and the precursor of the carbonaceous substance B is not particularly limited.
- a method of mixing the precursors of the activated carbonaceous substance particles A and the carbonaceous substance B in a solvent and then removing the solvent (wet mixing), the precursor of the activated carbonaceous substance particles A and the precursor of the carbonaceous substance B are powdered.
- examples thereof include a method of mixing in a body state (powder mixing) and a method of mixing precursors of activated carbonaceous material particles A and carbonaceous material B (mechanical mixing) while applying mechanical energy.
- the mixture containing the activated carbonaceous substance particles A and the precursor of the carbonaceous substance B is preferably in a composite state.
- the compounded state means that the respective materials are in physical or chemical contact with each other.
- Step of obtaining carbonaceous particles In the step of obtaining carbonaceous particles, the mixture is heat-treated to obtain carbonaceous particles. In the obtained carbonaceous particles, the carbonaceous material B is provided on at least a part of the surface of the activated carbonaceous material particles A.
- the heat treatment temperature for heat treating the mixture is not particularly limited.
- the heat treatment is preferably carried out under the temperature condition of 700° C. to 1500° C., more preferably carried out under the temperature condition of 750° C. to 1300° C., and carried out under the temperature condition of 800° C. to 1200° C. Is more preferable.
- the heat treatment is preferably carried out at a temperature condition of 700° C. or higher, and from the viewpoint of improving the input characteristics, the heat treatment is carried out at a temperature of 1500° C. or lower. It is preferably carried out under conditions. If the heat treatment temperature is within the above range, the initial charge/discharge efficiency and input characteristics tend to be improved.
- the heat treatment temperature may be constant or may change from the start to the end of the heat treatment.
- the treatment time for heat-treating the mixture varies depending on the type of carbonaceous material B precursor used.
- coal tar pitch having a softening point of 100° C. ( ⁇ 20° C.) is used as the precursor of the carbonaceous substance B
- the total heat treatment time including the temperature raising process is preferably 2 hours to 18 hours, more preferably 3 hours to 15 hours, and further preferably 4 hours to 12 hours.
- the atmosphere for heat-treating the mixture is not particularly limited as long as it is an inert gas atmosphere such as nitrogen gas or argon gas, and is preferably a nitrogen gas atmosphere from an industrial viewpoint.
- the step of obtaining the carbonaceous particles is preferably a step of setting the water vapor adsorption specific surface area of the carbonaceous particles within the above range. Further, the step of obtaining the carbonaceous particles is preferably a step of setting the nitrogen adsorption specific surface area of the carbonaceous particles within the above range.
- the water vapor adsorption specific surface area and the nitrogen adsorption specific surface area of the carbonaceous particles mean the water vapor adsorption specific surface area and the nitrogen adsorption specific surface area of the crushed carbonaceous particles described later.
- the crystallinity of the carbonaceous substance B is lower than that of the activated carbonaceous substance particles A. Since the crystallinity of the carbonaceous substance B is lower than that of the activated carbonaceous substance particles A, the input characteristics tend to be improved.
- the degree of crystallinity of the activated carbonaceous substance particles A and the carbonaceous substance B can be determined based on, for example, an observation result by a transmission electron microscope (TEM).
- TEM transmission electron microscope
- the carbonaceous particles obtained in the step of obtaining carbonaceous particles may be crushed with a cutter mill, a phasor mill, a juicer mixer or the like. Further, the crushed carbonaceous particles may be sieved.
- the negative electrode for a lithium ion secondary battery of the present disclosure includes a negative electrode material layer including the negative electrode material for a lithium ion secondary battery of the present disclosure, and a current collector.
- the negative electrode for a lithium-ion secondary battery may include a negative electrode material layer containing the negative electrode material for a lithium-ion secondary battery according to the present disclosure and a current collector, and may include other components as necessary.
- the negative electrode for a lithium ion secondary battery is prepared by, for example, kneading a negative electrode material for a lithium ion secondary battery and a binder together with a solvent to prepare a slurry negative electrode material composition for a lithium ion secondary battery, and collecting this. It is prepared by coating on the body to form a negative electrode material layer, or a negative electrode material composition for a lithium ion secondary battery is formed into a sheet shape, a pellet shape, or the like, and integrated with a current collector. It can be manufactured by that.
- the kneading can be performed using a dispersing device such as a stirrer, a ball mill, a super sand mill, a pressure kneader, or the like.
- the binder used for preparing the negative electrode material composition for a lithium ion secondary battery is not particularly limited.
- ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid ester such as styrene-butadiene copolymer (SBR), methyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate, ethyl acrylate, ethyl methacrylate, butyl acrylate, butyl methacrylate, hydroxyethyl acrylate, hydroxyethyl methacrylate, etc.
- the negative electrode material composition for a lithium ion secondary battery contains a binder
- the content of the binder is not particularly limited. For example, it may be 0.5 to 20 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the total amount of the negative electrode material for the lithium ion secondary battery and the binder.
- the negative electrode material composition for a lithium ion secondary battery may contain a thickener.
- a thickener carboxymethyl cellulose, methyl cellulose, hydroxymethyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose, polyvinyl alcohol, polyacrylic acid or a salt thereof, oxidized starch, phosphorylated starch, casein and the like can be used.
- the content of the thickener is not particularly limited. For example, it may be 0.1 parts by mass to 5 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the negative electrode material for a lithium ion secondary battery.
- the negative electrode material composition for a lithium ion secondary battery may include a conductive auxiliary material.
- the conductive auxiliary material include carbon materials such as carbon black, graphite and acetylene black, oxides having conductivity, and inorganic compounds such as nitrides having conductivity.
- the content of the conductive auxiliary material is not particularly limited.
- the amount may be 0.5 parts by mass to 15 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the negative electrode material for a lithium ion secondary battery.
- the material of the current collector is not particularly limited, and can be selected from aluminum, copper, nickel, titanium, stainless steel and the like.
- the state of the current collector is not particularly limited and can be selected from foil, perforated foil, mesh and the like. Further, a porous material such as porous metal (foamed metal), carbon paper or the like can also be used as the current collector.
- the method is not particularly limited, and a metal mask printing method, an electrostatic coating method, a dip coating method, a spray coating method is used.
- Known methods such as a coating method, a roll coating method, a doctor blade method, a comma coating method, a gravure coating method, and a screen printing method can be adopted.
- the solvent contained in the negative electrode material composition for a lithium ion secondary battery is removed by drying. Drying can be performed using, for example, a hot air dryer, an infrared dryer, or a combination of these devices. If necessary, the negative electrode material layer may be rolled. The rolling treatment can be carried out by a method such as flat plate press or calender roll.
- the integration method is not particularly limited. For example, it can be performed by a roll, a flat plate press, or a combination of these means.
- the pressure for integrating the negative electrode material composition for a lithium ion secondary battery with the current collector is preferably, for example, about 1 MPa to 200 MPa.
- the negative electrode density of the negative electrode material layer is not particularly limited. For example, it is preferably 1.1 g/cm 3 to 1.8 g/cm 3 , more preferably 1.1 g/cm 3 to 1.7 g/cm 3 , and more preferably 1.1 g/cm 3 to 1. More preferably, it is 6 g/cm 3 .
- the negative electrode density is 1.1 g/cm 3 or more, the increase in electric resistance is suppressed and the capacity tends to increase, and when it is 1.8 g/cm 3 or less, the input characteristics and the cycle characteristics are deteriorated. Tend to be suppressed.
- the lithium ion secondary battery of the present disclosure includes a negative electrode for a lithium ion secondary battery, a positive electrode, and an electrolytic solution.
- the positive electrode can be obtained by forming a positive electrode material layer on the current collector in the same manner as in the method for producing the negative electrode described above.
- a metal or alloy such as aluminum, titanium, and stainless steel in the form of a foil, a perforated foil, a mesh, or the like.
- the positive electrode material used for forming the positive electrode material layer is not particularly limited.
- the positive electrode material include metal compounds capable of doping or intercalating lithium ions (metal oxides, metal sulfides, etc.), conductive polymer materials, and the like.
- lithium cobalt oxide LiCoO 2
- lithium nickel oxide LiNiO 2
- lithium manganate LiMnO 2
- spinel type lithium manganese oxide LiMn 2 O) 4
- lithium vanadium compounds V 2 O 5, V 6 O 13, VO 2, MnO 2, TiO 2, MoV 2 O 8, TiS 2, V 2 S 5, VS 2, MoS 2, MoS 3, Cr 3
- metal compounds such as O 8 , Cr 2 O 5
- olivine type LiMPO 4 M:Co, Ni, Mn, Fe
- conductive polymers such as polyacetylene, polyaniline, polypyrrole, polythiophene,
- the electrolytic solution is not particularly limited, and for example, a lithium salt as an electrolyte dissolved in a non-aqueous solvent (so-called organic electrolytic solution) can be used.
- a lithium salt as an electrolyte dissolved in a non-aqueous solvent
- examples of the lithium salt include LiClO 4 , LiPF 6 , LiAsF 6 , LiBF 4 , and LiSO 3 CF 3 .
- the lithium salt may be used alone or in combination of two or more.
- non-aqueous solvent examples include ethylene carbonate, fluoroethylene carbonate, chloroethylene carbonate, propylene carbonate, butylene carbonate, vinylene carbonate, cyclopentanone, cyclohexylbenzene, sulfolane, propane sultone, 3-methylsulfolane, 2,4-dimethylsulfolane, 3-methyl-1,3-oxazolidin-2-one, ⁇ -butyrolactone, dimethyl carbonate, diethyl carbonate, ethyl methyl carbonate, methyl propyl carbonate, butyl methyl carbonate, ethyl propyl carbonate, butyl ethyl carbonate, dipropyl carbonate, 1, Examples thereof include 2-dimethoxyethane, tetrahydrofuran, 2-methyltetrahydrofuran, 1,3-dioxolane, methyl acetate, ethyl acetate, trimethyl phosphate ester, trie
- the state of the positive electrode and the negative electrode in the lithium ion secondary battery is not particularly limited.
- the positive electrode and the negative electrode and, if necessary, the separator disposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode may be wound in a spiral shape or may be stacked in a flat plate shape.
- the separator is not particularly limited, and for example, a resin non-woven fabric, a cloth, a microporous film, or a combination thereof can be used.
- the resin include resins containing polyolefin such as polyethylene and polypropylene as a main component. Due to the structure of the lithium ion secondary battery, the separator may not be used when the positive electrode and the negative electrode do not come into direct contact with each other.
- the shape of the lithium-ion secondary battery is not particularly limited.
- a laminate type battery, a paper type battery, a button type battery, a coin type battery, a laminated type battery, a cylindrical type battery and a square type battery can be mentioned.
- the lithium-ion secondary battery of the present disclosure has excellent input characteristics, high-temperature storage characteristics, and initial charge/discharge efficiency, and thus is suitable as a large-capacity lithium-ion secondary battery used in electric vehicles, power tools, power storage devices, and the like. is there. Particularly, it is used for an electric vehicle (EV), a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), etc. that are required to be charged and discharged with a large current in order to improve acceleration performance and brake regeneration performance. It is suitable as a lithium ion secondary battery.
- EV electric vehicle
- HEV hybrid electric vehicle
- PHEV plug-in hybrid electric vehicle
- Example 1 [Preparation of negative electrode material] 60 g of spheroidized natural graphite (volume average particle diameter: 10 ⁇ m) as graphite particles was placed in an alumina crucible having a volume of 0.864 L, and allowed to stand for 1 hour while being kept at 400° C. in an air atmosphere for heat treatment. 100 parts by mass of the heat-treated graphite particles and 8.0 parts by mass of coal tar pitch (softening point: 98° C., residual carbon ratio: 50% by mass) were powder-mixed to obtain a mixture. Then, the mixture was heat-treated to produce a fired product having amorphous carbon adhered to the surface. The heat treatment was performed by raising the temperature from 25° C. to 1000° C.
- Example 1 The fired product obtained by depositing amorphous carbon on the surface of the negative electrode material obtained in Example 1 was crushed with a cutter mill and sieved with a 350 mesh sieve, and the fraction under the sieve was used as a negative electrode for a lithium ion secondary battery. Material (negative electrode material).
- Example 2 In the same manner as in Example 1, except that the heat treatment temperature of the graphite particles was set to 500° C. and the amount of coal tar pitch was changed to 6.4 parts by mass to obtain a negative electrode material.
- Example 3 A negative electrode material was obtained in the same manner as in Example 2, except that the amount of coal tar pitch was changed to 7.5 parts by mass.
- Examples 4 and 5 A negative electrode material was obtained in the same manner as in Example 1, except that the heat treatment temperature of the graphite particles, 400° C., was changed to the temperature shown in Table 1.
- Example 6> In the same manner as in Example 1, except that the volume average particle diameter (D50) of the graphite particles was changed to 17 ⁇ m and the heat treatment temperature of the graphite particles was set to 500° C. to obtain a negative electrode material.
- D50 volume average particle diameter
- ⁇ Comparative example 2> In the same manner as in Example 1, except that the graphite particles used as the raw material in Example 1 were not subjected to heat treatment, amorphous carbon was attached to the surface to obtain a negative electrode material.
- Example 3 A negative electrode material was obtained in the same manner as in Example 1, except that the heat treatment conditions for the graphite particles were changed to 500° C. in a nitrogen atmosphere.
- Example 7 In the same manner as in Example 1, except that the volume average particle diameter (D50) of the graphite particles is changed to 17 ⁇ m, the heat treatment temperature of the graphite particles is changed to 650° C., and the heat treatment time is changed to 15 minutes.
- the negative electrode material was obtained by changing the coal tar pitch of No. 1 to 14 parts by mass of petroleum tar.
- the measurement cell charged with 0.05 g of the negative electrode material was depressurized to 10 Pa or less by a vacuum pump, heated at 110° C., held for 3 hours or more, and then kept depressurized. It was naturally cooled to room temperature (25° C.).
- the negative electrode material was put in water to prepare a 10% by mass aqueous dispersion to obtain a measurement sample.
- a test tube containing a measurement sample was put together with a holder in water stored in a tank of an ultrasonic cleaner (ASU-10D, As One Co., Ltd.). Then, ultrasonic treatment was performed for 1 minute to 10 minutes. After performing ultrasonic treatment, the average circularity of the graphite particles was measured at 25° C. using a wet flow type particle size/shape analyzer (FPIA-3000, Malvern Co., Ltd.). The number of particles to be counted was 12,000.
- Raman spectroscopy is measured using a Raman spectroscope "laser Raman spectrophotometer (model number: NRS-1000, JASCO Corporation") and irradiating a semiconductor laser beam on a sample plate set so that the negative electrode material is flat.
- the measurement conditions are as follows. Wavelength of semiconductor laser light: 532 nm Wave number resolution: 2.56 cm -1 Measuring range: 850 cm -1 to 1950 cmg -1 Peak Research: Background Removal
- NMP N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone
- This slurry was applied to both sides of an aluminum foil having an average thickness of 20 ⁇ m, which is a collector for a positive electrode, substantially evenly and uniformly. Then, it was subjected to a drying treatment, and was pressed to a density of 2.7 g/cm 3 .
- the negative electrode material shown in Table 1 was used as the negative electrode active material.
- CMC carboxymethyl cellulose
- SBR styrene butadiene rubber
- Purified water which is a dispersion solvent, was added to this and kneaded to form slurries of Examples and Comparative Examples. A predetermined amount of this slurry was applied to both surfaces of a rolled copper foil having a mean thickness of 10 ⁇ m, which is a current collector for a negative electrode, substantially evenly and uniformly.
- the density of the negative electrode material layer was 1.2 g/cm 3 .
- the prepared negative electrode plate was punched into a disk shape having a diameter of 14 mm to prepare a sample electrode (negative electrode).
- the prepared sample electrode (negative electrode), separator, and counter electrode (positive electrode) were placed in a coin-type battery container in this order, and an electrolytic solution was injected into the coin-type lithium-ion secondary battery.
- As the electrolytic solution LiPF 6 dissolved in a mixed solvent of ethylene carbonate (EC) and methyl ethyl carbonate (EMC) (the volume ratio of EC and EMC is 3:7) to a concentration of 1.0 mol/L. It was used.
- Metal lithium was used as the counter electrode (positive electrode).
- a polyethylene microporous membrane having a thickness of 20 ⁇ m was used as the separator. The initial charge/discharge efficiency was evaluated by the following method using the produced lithium ion secondary battery.
- ethylene carbonate (EC), which is a cyclic carbonate, and dimethyl carbonate (DMC), which is a chain carbonate, and ethylmethyl carbonate (EMC) were mixed at a volume ratio of 2:3:2.
- Lithium hexafluorophosphate (LiPF 6 ) as a lithium salt (electrolyte) dissolved in a mixed solvent at a concentration of 1.2 mol/L was used, and 1.0 mass% of vinylene carbonate (VC) was added.
- LiPF 6 lithium hexafluorophosphate
- VC vinylene carbonate
- a battery in the initial state is charged at a constant current of 0.5 CA to 4.2 V in an environment of 25° C., and when the voltage reaches 4.2 V, the current value of the voltage is equivalent to 0.01 CA. It was charged at a constant voltage until. Then, it was left to stand in an environment of 60° C. for 90 days.
- the stationary battery was placed in an environment of 25° C. for 6 hours and discharged at constant current up to 2.7 V with a current value equivalent to 0.5 CA.
- constant current charging was carried out to 4.2 V with a current value equivalent to 0.5 CA, and constant voltage charging was carried out from the time when 4.2 V was reached until the current value became equivalent to 0.01 CA.
- the lithium ion secondary battery manufactured using the negative electrode material of the example has a high temperature storage characteristic as compared with the lithium ion secondary battery manufactured using the negative electrode material of the comparative example. It is also understood that the input characteristics are excellent while maintaining the initial charge/discharge efficiency.
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<2> 前記炭素性粒子は、相対圧が0.3のときの窒素吸着量から算出したBET法比表面積(窒素吸着比表面積)に対する、前記水蒸気吸着比表面積の比(水蒸気吸着比表面積/窒素吸着比表面積)が、0.035以下である、<1>に記載のリチウムイオン二次電池用負極材。
<3> 前記炭素性粒子は、炭素性物質Aの表面の少なくとも一部に、前記炭素性物質Aよりも結晶性の低い炭素性物質Bが設けられてなる、<1>又は<2>に記載のリチウムイオン二次電池用負極材。
<4> 前記炭素性物質Bの平均厚さが、1nm以上である、<3>に記載のリチウムイオン二次電池用負極材。
<5> 前記炭素性物質Bの含有率は、前記炭素性粒子の全体に対して、30質量%以下である、<3>又は<4>に記載のリチウムイオン二次電池用負極材。
<6> 前記炭素性粒子の体積平均粒子径が、2μm~50μmである、<1>~<5>のいずれか1項に記載のリチウムイオン二次電池用負極材。
<7> ラマン分光測定のR値が、0.30以下である、<1>~<6>のいずれか1項に記載のリチウムイオン二次電池用負極材。
<8> 炭素性物質Aの粒子に対して熱処理を施した賦活化炭素性物質粒子Aを準備する工程と、
前記炭素性物質Aよりも結晶性の低い炭素性物質Bの元となる炭素性物質前駆体と、前記賦活化炭素性物質粒子Aと、を混合して混合物を得る工程と、
前記混合物を熱処理して炭素性粒子を得る工程と、
を有する、<1>~<7>のいずれか1項に記載のリチウムイオン二次電池用負極材の製造方法。
<9> <1>~<7>のいずれか1項に記載のリチウムイオン二次電池用負極材を含む負極材層と、集電体と、を含むリチウムイオン二次電池用負極。
<10> <9>に記載のリチウムイオン二次電池用負極と、正極と、電解液と、を含むリチウムイオン二次電池。
本開示中に段階的に記載されている数値範囲において、一つの数値範囲で記載された上限値又は下限値は、他の段階的な記載の数値範囲の上限値又は下限値に置き換えてもよい。また、本開示中に記載されている数値範囲において、その数値範囲の上限値又は下限値は、実施例に示されている値に置き換えてもよい。
本開示において各成分は該当する物質を複数種含んでいてもよい。負極材又は組成物中に各成分に該当する物質が複数種存在する場合、各成分の含有率又は含有量は、特に断らない限り、負極材又は組成物中に存在する当該複数種の物質の合計の含有率又は含有量を意味する。
本開示において各成分に該当する粒子は複数種含んでいてもよい。負極材又は組成物中に各成分に該当する粒子が複数種存在する場合、各成分の粒子径は、特に断らない限り、負極材又は組成物中に存在する当該複数種の粒子の混合物についての値を意味する。
本開示において「層」の語には、当該層が存在する領域を観察したときに、当該領域の全体に形成されている場合に加え、当該領域の一部にのみ形成されている場合も含まれる。
本開示において「積層」との語は、層を積み重ねることを示し、二以上の層が結合されていてもよく、二以上の層が着脱可能であってもよい。
本開示において「工程」との語には、他の工程から独立した工程に加え、他の工程と明確に区別できない場合であってもその工程の目的が達成されれば、当該工程も含まれる。
本開示のリチウムイオン二次電池用負極材は、相対圧が0.05~0.12のときの水蒸気吸着量から算出したBET法比表面積(水蒸気吸着比表面積)が0.095m2/g以下である炭素性粒子を含む。リチウムイオン二次電池用負極材は、必要に応じてその他の成分を含んでもよい。
また、「炭素性粒子」の結晶性は限定されず、黒鉛であっても非晶性炭素であってもよい。
蒸気吸着量測定装置(例えば、日本ベル株式会社、「高精度ガス/蒸気吸着量測定装置 BELSORP-max」)を用いて、吸着ガスとして飽和水蒸気ガスを用い、50℃に設定した恒温槽内で、吸着温度を298Kとして、相対圧P/P0を変動させて、そのときの水蒸気吸着量を測定する。そして、相対圧P/P0が0.05~0.12の範囲のときの水蒸気吸着量から、BET多点法により比表面積を求める。ここで、相対圧P/P0とは、平衡圧力(P)を飽和蒸気圧(P0)で割った値である。また、比表面積の算出には、測定装置の自動計算ソフトを使用すればよい。
前処理では、例えば、0.05gの測定試料を投入した測定用セルを、真空ポンプで10Pa以下に減圧した後、例えば、110℃で加熱し、3時間以上保持した後、減圧した状態を保ったまま常温(25℃)まで自然冷却する。
炭素性粒子の水蒸気吸着比表面積は、リチウムイオン二次電池用負極材としての実用上の観点から、0.060m2/g以上であることが好ましく、0.065m2/g以上であることがより好ましく、0.070m2/g以上であることがさらに好ましい。
炭素性粒子の窒素吸着比表面積は、10.0m2/g以下であることが好ましく、8.0m2/g以下であることがより好ましく、6.0m2/g以下であることがさらに好ましい。
比表面積/細孔分布測定装置(例えば、フローソーブ III 2310、株式会社島津製作所)を用いて、吸着ガスとして窒素とヘリウムの混合ガス(窒素:ヘリウム=3:7)を用い、液体窒素温度(77K)で、相対圧P/P0を変動させて、そのときの窒素吸着量を測定する。そして、相対圧P/P0が0.3のときの窒素吸着量から、BET一点法により、比表面積を求める。比表面積の算出には、測定装置の自動計算ソフトを使用すればよい。
水蒸気吸着比表面積/窒素吸着比表面積の比は、0.005以上であることが好ましく、0.007以上であることがより好ましく、0.010以上であることがさらに好ましい。
1つの塊状黒鉛粒子において、扁平状の粒子が集合又は結合する数としては特に制限されないが、3個以上であることが好ましく、5~20個であることがより好ましく、5個~15個であることがさらに好ましい。
焼成は、混合物が酸化し難い条件で行うことが好ましく、例えば窒素雰囲気中、アルゴンガス雰囲気中又は真空中で焼成する方法が挙げられる。黒鉛化の温度は、2000℃以上が好ましく、2500℃以上であることがより好ましく、2800℃~3200℃であることがさらに好ましい。
さらに、塊状黒鉛粒子の製造方法の詳細は、特許3285520号公報、特許3325021号公報等を参照することもできる。
被覆炭素性粒子を15℃/分の昇温速度で加熱し、30℃~950℃の範囲で質量を測定する。30℃~700℃での質量減少を炭素性物質Bの質量とする。この炭素性物質Bの質量を用いて、下記式により炭素性物質Bの含有率を求める。
炭素性物質Bの含有率(質量%)=(炭素性物質Bの質量/30℃での被覆炭素性粒子の質量)×100
また、被覆炭素性粒子における炭素性物質Bの平均厚さは、エネルギー密度の観点から、500nm以下であることが好ましく、300nm以下であることがより好ましく、100nm以下であることがさらに好ましい。
円形度=(相当円の周囲長)/(粒子断面像の周囲長)
超音波処理としては、例えば、超音波洗浄器(ASU-10D、アズワン株式会社)の槽内に任意の量の水を貯めた後、炭素性粒子の分散液の入った試験管をホルダーごと槽内の水に浸漬し、1分間~10分間超音波処理することが好ましい。この処理時間内であれば炭素性粒子の粒子崩壊、粒子破壊、試料温度の上昇等を抑制したまま、炭素性粒子を分散させやすくなる。
R値は、波長532nmのグリーンレーザー光を用いたラマンスペクトル分析において、波数1580cm-1~1620cm-1の範囲において最大強度を示す第1のピークP1のピーク強度I1580に対する、波数1350cm-1~1370cm-1の範囲において最大強度を示す第2のピークP2のピーク強度I1350の比(I1350/I1580)である。ここで、波数1580cm-1~1620cm-1の範囲に現れる第1のピークP1とは、通常、黒鉛結晶構造に対応すると同定されるピークである。また、波数1350cm-1~1370cm-1の範囲に現れる第2のピークP2とは、通常、炭素の非晶質構造に対応すると同定されるピークである。
半導体レーザー光の波長:532nm
波数分解能:2.56cm-1
測定範囲:850cm-1~1950cm-1
ピークリサーチ:バックグラウンド除去
本開示のリチウムイオン二次電池用負極材の製造方法は特に限定されず、例えば、次の方法を挙げることができる。本開示のリチウムイオン二次電池用負極材の製造方法の一例としては、炭素性物質Aの粒子に対して熱処理を施した賦活化炭素性物質粒子Aを準備する工程と、前記炭素性物質Aよりも結晶性の低い炭素性物質Bの元となる炭素性物質前駆体と、前記賦活化炭素性物質粒子Aと、を混合して混合物を得る工程と、前記混合物を熱処理して炭素性粒子を得る工程と、を有する製造方法である。
本開示のリチウムイオン二次電池用負極材の製造方法は、必要に応じてその他の工程を含んでもよい。
賦活化炭素性物質粒子Aを準備する工程では、炭素性物質Aの粒子に対して熱処理が施された賦活化炭素性物質粒子Aが準備される。熱処理としては、CO2ガス、水蒸気、O2ガス等の存在する雰囲気下での熱処理などが挙げられる。賦活化炭素性物質粒子Aの粒子径の制御、賦活化炭素性物質粒子Aの表面状態の制御等の観点から、O2ガスの存在する雰囲気下(例えば、空気雰囲気下)で熱処理することが好ましい。
また、空気雰囲気下における熱処理時間は、熱処理温度、炭素材料の種類等に応じて適宜調節することが好ましく、例えば、0.5時間~24時間であることが好ましく、1時間~6時間であることがより好ましい。この時間内であれば、効果的に賦活化炭素性物質粒子Aの比表面積を増加させることが可能となる。さらに、O2ガスの存在する雰囲気で熱処理を行う場合、O2ガスの含有率が1体積%~30体積%であることが好ましい。この範囲内であることで、効果的に賦活化炭素性物質粒子Aの比表面積を増加させることができる傾向にある。
炭素性物質Aが人造黒鉛の場合、炭素性物質Aの体積平均粒子径(D50)は、8μm~40μmであることが好ましく、10μm~35μmであることがより好ましく、12μm~30μmであることがさらに好ましい。
炭素性物質Aが人造黒鉛の場合、炭素性物質AのBET比表面積は、0.5m2/g~10m2/gであることが好ましく、1m2/g~10m2/gであることがより好ましく、2m2/g~8m2/gであることがさらに好ましく、3m2/g~7m2/gであることが特に好ましい。
炭素性物質Aが人造黒鉛の場合、賦活化炭素性物質粒子AのBET比表面積は、1m2/g~13m2/gであることが好ましく、2m2/g~12m2/gであることがより好ましく、3m2/g~10m2/gであることがさらに好ましい。
混合物を得る工程では、炭素性物質Aよりも結晶性の低い炭素性物質Bの元となる炭素性物質前駆体と、賦活化炭素性物質粒子Aと、が混合される。
有機高分子化合物としては、ポリ塩化ビニル、ポリビニルアルコール、ポリ酢酸ビニル、ポリビニルブチラール等の熱可塑性樹脂、デンプン、セルロース等の天然物質などが挙げられる。
ピッチの軟化点はJIS K 2425:2006に記載のタールピッチの軟化点測定方法(環球法)によって求められた値をいう。
炭素性物質Bの前駆体の残炭率は、5質量%~80質量%であることが好ましく、10質量%~70質量%であることがより好ましく、20質量%~60質量%であることがさらに好ましい。
炭素性物質Bの前駆体の残炭率は、炭素性物質Bの前駆体を単独で(又は所定割合の炭素性物質Bの前駆体と賦活化炭素性物質粒子Aの混合物の状態で)炭素性物質Bの前駆体が炭素質に変化しうる温度で熱処理し、熱処理前の炭素性物質Bの前駆体の質量と、熱処理後の炭素性物質Bの前駆体に由来する炭素性物質Bの質量とから、計算することができる。熱処理前の炭素性物質Bの前駆体の質量及び熱処理後の炭素性物質Bの前駆体に由来する炭素性物質Bの質量は、熱重量分析等により求めることができる。
その他の炭素性物質Bとして用いられる炭素質粒子は特に制限されず、アセチレンブラック、オイルファーネスブラック、ケッチェンブラック、チャンネルブラック、サーマルブラック、土状黒鉛等の粒子が挙げられる。
炭素性粒子を得る工程では、混合物を熱処理して炭素性粒子を得る。得られる炭素性粒子は、賦活化炭素性物質粒子Aの表面の少なくとも一部に炭素性物質Bが設けられている。
なお、炭素性粒子の水蒸気吸着比表面積及び窒素吸着比表面積とは、後述する解砕後の炭素性粒子の水蒸気吸着比表面積及び窒素吸着比表面積をいう。
賦活化炭素性物質粒子A及び炭素性物質Bの結晶性の高低は、例えば、透過型電子顕微鏡(TEM)による観察結果に基づいて判断することができる。
また、炭素性粒子を得る工程で得られた炭素性粒子は、カッターミル、フェーザーミル、ジューサーミキサー等で解砕してもよい。また、解砕された炭素性粒子を篩分けしてもよい。
本開示のリチウムイオン二次電池用負極は、本開示のリチウムイオン二次電池用負極材を含む負極材層と、集電体と、を含む。リチウムイオン二次電池用負極は、本開示のリチウムイオン二次電池用負極材を含む負極材層及び集電体の他、必要に応じて他の構成要素を含んでもよい。
本開示のリチウムイオン二次電池は、リチウムイオン二次電池用負極と、正極と、電解液とを含む。
リチウム塩としては、LiClO4、LiPF6、LiAsF6、LiBF4、LiSO3CF3等が挙げられる。リチウム塩は、1種単独でも2種以上であってもよい。
非水系溶媒としては、エチレンカーボネート、フルオロエチレンカーボネート、クロロエチレンカーボネート、プロピレンカーボネート、ブチレンカーボネート、ビニレンカーボネート、シクロペンタノン、シクロヘキシルベンゼン、スルホラン、プロパンスルトン、3-メチルスルホラン、2,4-ジメチルスルホラン、3-メチル-1,3-オキサゾリジン-2-オン、γ-ブチロラクトン、ジメチルカーボネート、ジエチルカーボネート、エチルメチルカーボネート、メチルプロピルカーボネート、ブチルメチルカーボネート、エチルプロピルカーボネート、ブチルエチルカーボネート、ジプロピルカーボネート、1,2-ジメトキシエタン、テトラヒドロフラン、2-メチルテトラヒドロフラン、1,3-ジオキソラン、酢酸メチル、酢酸エチル、トリメチルリン酸エステル、トリエチルリン酸エステル等が挙げられる。非水系溶媒は、1種単独でも2種以上であってもよい。
[負極材の作製]
黒鉛粒子として球形化天然黒鉛(体積平均粒子径:10μm)60gを容積0.864Lのアルミナるつぼ内に入れ、空気雰囲気で400℃に保たれた状態で1時間静置し、熱処理を行った。
熱処理後の黒鉛粒子100質量部と、8.0質量部のコールタールピッチ(軟化点:98℃、残炭率:50質量%)と、を粉体混合して混合物を得た。次いで、混合物の熱処理を行って、表面に非晶質炭素が付着した焼成物を作製した。熱処理は、窒素流通下、200℃/時間の昇温速度で25℃から1000℃まで昇温し、1000℃で1時間保持することで行った。実施例1で得られた負極材の表面に非晶質炭素が付着した焼成物をカッターミルで解砕し、350メッシュ篩で篩分けを行い、その篩下分をリチウムイオン二次電池用負極材(負極材)とした。
実施例1と同様にして、但し、黒鉛粒子の熱処理温度を500℃にして、コールタールピッチの量を6.4質量部に変更して、負極材を得た。
実施例2と同様にして、但し、コールタールピッチ量を7.5質量部に変更して、負極材を得た。
実施例1と同様にして、但し、黒鉛粒子の熱処理温度400℃を表1に記載の温度に変更して、負極材を得た。
実施例1と同様にして、但し、体積平均粒子径(D50)が17μmの黒鉛粒子に変更し、黒鉛粒子の熱処理温度を500℃にして、負極材を得た。
実施例1の原料として用いた黒鉛粒子を熱処理せず、そのまま負極材として用いた。
実施例1と同様にして、但し、実施例1の原料として用いた黒鉛粒子を熱処理せずに、表面に非晶質炭素を付着させて、負極材を得た。
実施例1と同様にして、但し、黒鉛粒子の熱処理の条件を、窒素雰囲気で500℃に変更して、負極材を得た。
実施例1と同様にして、但し、黒鉛粒子の熱処理温度を300℃に変更して、負極材を得た。
実施例1と同様にして、但し、体積平均粒子径(D50)が17μmの黒鉛粒子に変更し、黒鉛粒子の熱処理温度を300℃にして、負極材を得た。
実施例1と同様にして、但し、体積平均粒子径(D50)が17μmの黒鉛粒子に変更し、黒鉛粒子の熱処理温度を650℃、熱処理時間を15分に変更して、負極材を得た。
実施例1と同様にして、但し、体積平均粒子径(D50)が17μmの黒鉛粒子に変更し、黒鉛粒子の熱処理温度を650℃、熱処理時間を15分に変更し、さらに8.0質量部のコールタールピッチを14質量部の石油系タール量に変更して負極材を得た。
日本ベル株式会社、「高精度ガス/蒸気吸着量測定装置 BELSORP-max」を用い、飽和水蒸気ガスを用い、50℃に設定した恒温槽内で、吸着温度を298Kとして、相対圧P/P0を0.0000~0.9500まで変動させて、そのときの水蒸気吸着量を測定した。そして、相対圧P/P0が0.05~0.12の範囲のときの水蒸気吸着量から、BET多点法により、水蒸気吸着比表面積を求めた。
なお、測定の前処理として、0.05gの負極材を投入した測定用セルを、真空ポンプで10Pa以下に減圧した後、110℃で加熱し、3時間以上保持した後、減圧した状態を保ったまま常温(25℃)まで自然冷却した。
比表面積/細孔分布測定装置(フローソーブ III 2310、株式会社島津製作所)を用いて、吸着ガスとして窒素とヘリウムの混合ガス(窒素:ヘリウム=3:7)を用い、液体窒素温度(77K)での窒素吸着を相対圧0.3の一点法で測定してBET法により窒素吸着比表面積を算出した。
なお、測定の前処理として、0.05gの負極材を投入した測定用セルを、真空ポンプで10Pa以下に減圧した後、110℃で加熱し、3時間以上保持した後、減圧した状態を保ったまま常温(25℃)まで自然冷却した。
負極材を界面活性剤とともに精製水中に分散させた分散液を、レーザー回折式粒度分布測定装置(SALD-3000J、株式会社島津製作所)の試料水槽に入れた。次いで、分散液に超音波をかけながらポンプで循環させて、粒度分布を得た。粒度分布における体積累積50%粒子径を体積平均粒子径として求めた。
上記の体積平均粒子径(D50)の測定で得られた粒度分布において、小径側からの体積累積10%粒子径(D10)と、小径側からの体積累積90%粒子径(D90)を求め、その比(D90/D10)を算出した。
負極材を水に入れ、10質量%の水分散液を調製して、測定試料を得た。超音波洗浄器(ASU-10D、アズワン株式会社)の槽内に貯めた水に、測定試料の入った試験管をホルダーごと入れた。そして、1分間~10分間の超音波処理を行った。
超音波処理を行った後、湿式フロー式粒子径・形状分析装置(マルバーン社、FPIA-3000)を用いて、25℃で黒鉛粒子の平均円形度を測定した。カウントする粒子の数は12000個とした。
ラマン分光測定は、ラマン分光器「レーザーラマン分光光度計(型番:NRS-1000、日本分光株式会社」を用い、負極材が平らになるようにセットした試料板に半導体レーザー光を照射して測定を行った。測定条件は以下の通りである。
半導体レーザー光の波長:532nm
波数分解能:2.56cm-1
測定範囲:850cm-1~1950cmg-1
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B表面における結晶性の低い炭素性物質の厚さを、透過型電子顕微鏡により任意の20点を測定し、その算術平均を求めた。
正極活物質として(LiNi1/3Mn1/3Co1/3O2)(BET比表面積:0.4m2/g、平均粒子径(d50):6.5μm)を用いた。この正極活物質に、導電材としてアセチレンブラック(商品名:HS-100、平均粒子径48nm(デンカ株式会社カタログ値)、デンカ株式会社製)と、結着剤としてポリフッ化ビニリデンとを順次添加し、混合することにより正極材料の混合物を得た。質量比は、正極活物質:導電材:結着剤=80:13:7とした。さらに上記混合物に対し、分散溶媒であるN-メチル-2-ピロリドン(NMP)を添加し、混練することによりスラリーを形成した。このスラリーを正極用の集電体である平均厚みが20μmのアルミニウム箔の両面に実質的に均等かつ均質に塗布した。その後、乾燥処理を施し、密度2.7g/cm3までプレスにより圧密化した。
負極活物質として表1に記載の負極材を用いた。
この負極活物質に増粘剤としてカルボキシメチルセルロース(CMC)と結着剤としてスチレンブタジエンゴム(SBR)を添加した。これらの質量比は、負極活物質:CMC:SBR=98:1:1とした。これに分散溶媒である精製水を添加し、混練することにより各実施例及び比較例のスラリーを形成した。このスラリーを負極用の集電体である平均厚みが10μmの圧延銅箔の両面に実質的に均等かつ均質に所定量塗布した。負極材層の密度は1.2g/cm3とした。
作製した負極板を直径14mmの円盤状に打ち抜き、試料電極(負極)を作製した。
作製した試料電極(負極)、セパレータ、対極(正極)の順にコイン型電池容器に入れ、電解液を注入して、コイン型のリチウムイオン二次電池を作製した。電解液としては、エチレンカーボネート(EC)及びメチルエチルカーボネート(EMC)(ECとEMCの体積比は3:7)の混合溶媒にLiPF6を1.0mol/Lの濃度になるように溶解したものを使用した。対極(正極)としては、金属リチウムを使用した。セパレータとしては、厚み20μmのポリエチレン製微孔膜を使用した。作製したリチウムイオン二次電池を用いて、下記の方法により初期充放電効率の評価を行った。
(1)0.48mA(0.2CA相当)の定電流で0V(V vs.Li/Li+)まで充電し、次いで電流値が0.048mAになるまで0V(V vs.Li/Li+)で定電圧充電を行った。このときの容量を初回充電容量とした。
(2)30分の休止時間後に、0.48mAの定電流で1.5V(V vs.Li/Li+)まで放電を行った。このときの容量を初回放電容量とした。
(3)上記(1)及び(2)で求めた充放電容量から下記の(式1)を用いて、初回充放電効率を求めた。
初期充放電効率(%)=(初回放電容量/初回充電容量)×100・・・(式1)
作製した正極板及び負極板をそれぞれ所定の大きさに裁断し、裁断した正極と負極とを、その間に平均厚みが30μmのポリエチレンの単層セパレータ(商品名:ハイポア、旭化成株式会社、「ハイポア」は登録商標)を挟装して捲回し、ロール状の電極体を形成した。このとき電極体の直径は、17.15mmになるよう、正極、負極、及びセパレータの長さを調整した。この電極体に集電用リードを付設し、18650型電池ケースに挿入し、次いで電池ケース内に非水電解液を注入した。非水電解液には環状カーボネートであるエチレンカーボネート(EC)と、鎖状カーボネートであるジメチルカーボネート(DMC)とエチルメチルカーボネート(EMC)とを、それぞれの体積比が2:3:2で混合した混合溶媒に、リチウム塩(電解質)としてヘキサフルオロリン酸リチウム(LiPF6)を1.2mol/Lの濃度で溶解させたものを用い、ビニレンカーボネート(VC)を1.0質量%添加した。最後に電池ケースを密封して、リチウムイオン二次電池を完成させた。
作製したリチウムイオン二次電池は、25℃の環境下において、0.5CA相当の電流値で4.2Vまで定電流充電し、4.2Vに到達した時からその電圧で電流値が0.01CA相当の電流値になるまで定電圧充電した。その後、0.5CA相当の定電流放電で、2.7Vまで放電した。これを3サイクル実施した。なお、各充放電間には30分の休止を入れた。3サイクル実施後のリチウムイオン二次電池を、初期状態と称する。3サイクル目の放電容量を放電容量1とする。
初期状態の電池を25℃の環境下において、0.5CA相当の電流値で4.2Vまで定電流充電し、4.2Vに到達した時からその電圧で電流値が0.01CA相当の電流値になるまで定電圧充電した。その後、60℃の環境下で90日間静置した。静置した電池を25℃の環境下で6時間置き、0.5CA相当の電流値で2.7Vまで定電流放電した。次いで、0.5CA相当の電流値で4.2Vまで定電流充電し、4.2Vに到達した時からその電圧で電流値が0.01CA相当になるまで定電圧充電した。その後、0.5CA相当の電流値で2.7Vまで定電流放電した。このときの放電容量を放電容量2とする。なお、各充放電間には30分の休止を入れた。上記で求めた放電容量1と放電容量2から下記の(式2)を用いて、高温保存特性を求めた。
高温保存特性(%)=(放電容量2/放電容量1)×100・・・(式2)
初期状態にした電池を、環境温度25℃に設定した恒温槽内に電池内部の温度と環境温度が同等になるように静置した後、0.5CA相当の電流値で、11秒充電した。次に、0.5CA相当の電流値で2.7Vまで放電した。同様にして、充電の電流値を1CA、3CA、5CA相当に変更して、電圧の変化と電流値の関係から傾きを算出して初期抵抗を求めた。この初期抵抗の値から、入力特性を評価した。
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- 相対圧が0.05~0.12のときの水蒸気吸着量から算出したBET法比表面積(水蒸気吸着比表面積)が0.095m2/g以下である炭素性粒子を含む、リチウムイオン二次電池用負極材。
- 前記炭素性粒子は、相対圧が0.3のときの窒素吸着量から算出したBET法比表面積(窒素吸着比表面積)に対する、前記水蒸気吸着比表面積の比(水蒸気吸着比表面積/窒素吸着比表面積)が、0.035以下である、請求項1に記載のリチウムイオン二次電池用負極材。
- 前記炭素性粒子は、炭素性物質Aの表面の少なくとも一部に、前記炭素性物質Aよりも結晶性の低い炭素性物質Bが設けられてなる、請求項1又は請求項2に記載のリチウムイオン二次電池用負極材。
- 前記炭素性物質Bの平均厚さが、1nm以上である、請求項3に記載のリチウムイオン二次電池用負極材。
- 前記炭素性物質Bの含有率は、前記炭素性粒子の全体に対して、30質量%以下である、請求項3又は請求項4に記載のリチウムイオン二次電池用負極材。
- 前記炭素性粒子の体積平均粒子径が、2μm~50μmである、請求項1~請求項5のいずれか1項に記載のリチウムイオン二次電池用負極材。
- ラマン分光測定のR値が、0.30以下である、請求項1~請求項6のいずれか1項に記載のリチウムイオン二次電池用負極材。
- 炭素性物質Aの粒子に対して熱処理を施した賦活化炭素性物質粒子Aを準備する工程と、
前記炭素性物質Aよりも結晶性の低い炭素性物質Bの元となる炭素性物質前駆体と、前記賦活化炭素性物質粒子Aと、を混合して混合物を得る工程と、
前記混合物を熱処理して炭素性粒子を得る工程と、
を有する、請求項1~請求項7のいずれか1項に記載のリチウムイオン二次電池用負極材の製造方法。 - 請求項1~請求項7のいずれか1項に記載のリチウムイオン二次電池用負極材を含む負極材層と、集電体と、を含むリチウムイオン二次電池用負極。
- 請求項9に記載のリチウムイオン二次電池用負極と、正極と、電解液と、を含むリチウムイオン二次電池。
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