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• the present invention relates to a composition, a resin composition, a composition for a positive electrode, a slurry for a positive electrode, a positive electrode, and a secondary battery.
• secondary batteries have been used as power sources for electronic devices such as notebook computers and mobile phones, and hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles that use secondary batteries as power sources are being developed for the purpose of reducing the environmental load. Secondary batteries with high energy density, high voltage, and high durability are required for these power sources. Lithium-ion secondary batteries are attracting attention as secondary batteries that can achieve high voltage and high energy density.
• the lithium ion secondary battery is composed of a positive electrode, a negative electrode, an electrolyte, and a separator member, and the positive electrode is composed of a positive electrode active material, a conductive auxiliary agent, a metal foil, and a binder (Patent Documents 1 to 3).
• a binder (graft copolymer) containing polyvinyl alcohol and polyacrylonitrile as main components is disclosed (Patent Document 4).
• a positive electrode binder for a lithium ion secondary battery a graft copolymer in which a monomer containing (meth) acrylonitrile and (meth) acrylic acid ester as main components is graft-copolymerized with a stem polymer having polyvinyl alcohol is contained.
• the composition to be used is disclosed (Patent Document 5).
• composition capable of obtaining a battery having an excellent balance between suppression of deterioration of battery performance with a high-capacity electrode, high-temperature storage characteristics, and DC resistance, a slurry for a positive electrode using the composition, a positive electrode, and a secondary battery Development was required.
• the present invention has been made in view of such problems, and uses a composition that serves as a binder having an excellent balance between suppression of deterioration of battery performance in a high-capacity electrode, high-temperature storage characteristics, and DC resistance. It provides a slurry for a positive electrode, a positive electrode, and a secondary battery.
• the free induction decay curve of the composition measured at 180 ° C. by the Solid Echo method using pulse NMR is separated into three components, component S 180 , component M 180 , and component H 180 .
• the component ratio of the component S 180 is 10% or more and 80% or less, and the relaxation time of the component S 180 is 500 ⁇ sec or more.
• the composition is provided.
• the present inventors have obtained the free induction decay curves of the composition measured at 180 ° C. by the Solid Echo method using pulse NMR with components S 180 , M 180 , and H 180.
• the component ratio of the component S 180 which has a relaxation time of 500 ⁇ sec or more when separated into the three components, within a predetermined range, the battery performance in a high-capacity electrode when the composition is used as a binder for a positive electrode.
• the present invention has been completed by finding that it is a binder having an excellent balance of deterioration, high temperature storage characteristics, and DC resistance.
• the component ratio of the component H 180 is 20% or more and 80% or less, and the relaxation time of the component H 180 is 100 ⁇ sec or less.
• the component ratio of H 27 is 60% or more and less than 100%, and the relaxation time of the component H 27 is 50 ⁇ sec or less.
• the component ratio of the component M 180 is 30% or more, the relaxation time of the component M 180 is more than 100 ⁇ s and less than 500 ⁇ s, and the component ratio of the component S 180 is 50% or less.
• the component ratio of the component H 180 is 60% or less.
• the sum of the component ratio of the component S 180 and the component ratio of the component M 180 is larger than the component ratio of the component H 180 .
• the composition comprises a graft copolymer, the graft polymer comprises a stem polymer and a branch polymer, the stem polymer comprises a polyvinyl alcohol structure, and the branch polymer is (meth).
• the composition further comprises a free polymer, the free polymer has no covalent bond with the graft copolymer, and the free polymer comprises at least a polymer comprising said first monomeric unit. ..
• the graft copolymer further comprises a cross-linked portion derived from a cross-linking agent.
• the composition contains 0.2 to 10 parts by mass of the structure derived from the cross-linking agent when the composition is 100 parts by mass.
• the graft ratio of the graft copolymer is 40 to 3000%.
• the degree of saponification of the polyvinyl alcohol structure in the composition is 60 to 100 mol%.
• the polyvinyl alcohol structure in the composition has an average degree of polymerization of 300 to 4000.
• a resin composition containing the above composition is preferable.
• a positive electrode composition containing the above composition is preferable.
• a slurry for a positive electrode containing the composition, a positive electrode active material and a conductive auxiliary agent.
• the positive electrode slurry has a solid content of 1 to 20% by mass when the total solid content in the positive electrode slurry is 100% by mass.
• the conductive auxiliary agent is at least one selected from the group consisting of fibrous carbon, carbon black, and a carbon composite in which fibrous hydrocarbons and carbon black are interconnected.
• a metal foil and a positive electrode having a coating film of the slurry for a positive electrode formed on the metal foil according to any one of the above.
• the secondary battery provided with the positive electrode described above, wherein the secondary battery is a lithium ion secondary battery, a sodium ion secondary battery, a magnesium ion secondary battery, or potassium.
• a secondary battery which is one or more selected from the group consisting of an ion secondary battery, is provided.
• the positive electrode active material is LiNi X Mn (2-X) O 4 (where 0 ⁇ X ⁇ 2), Li (Co X Ni Y Mn Z ) O 2 (where 0 ⁇ X ⁇ 1, 0).
• the present invention is a composition that becomes a binder that suppresses deterioration of battery performance in a high-capacity electrode, has excellent high-temperature storage characteristics, and has an excellent balance of DC resistance when used as a binder for a positive electrode, and a slurry for a positive electrode using the composition.
• a positive electrode and a secondary battery are provided.
• composition according to one embodiment of the present invention can be a resin composition.
• the resin composition according to one embodiment of the present invention contains the composition according to one embodiment of the present invention, and preferably comprises the composition according to one embodiment of the present invention.
• the composition according to one embodiment of the present invention can be used as a composition for a positive electrode.
• the positive electrode composition according to one embodiment of the present invention includes the composition according to one embodiment of the present invention, and preferably comprises the composition according to one embodiment of the present invention.
• the free induction decay curve of the composition measured at 180 ° C. by the Solid Echo method using pulse NMR is obtained from the components S 180 , M 180 and H 180 . When separated into the three components, the component ratio of the component S 180 is 10% or more and 80% or less, and the relaxation time of the component S 180 is 500 ⁇ sec or more.
• the NMR method is known as a method for analyzing the structure of a molecule.
• the pulse NMR method can evaluate the motility of a molecule from the relaxation time.
• a magnetic field is applied to a sample such as a resin composition as a pulse
• the nuclear spins of the protons in the sample are in an excited state in which the directions are aligned.
• relaxation the process until this returns to the original random ground state is called relaxation, and the time required for this process is called relaxation time.
• the relaxation time depends on the molecular motion of the sample, the relaxation time of the sample having high molecular motion is long, and the relaxation time of the sample having low molecular motion is short.
• the free induction decay curve obtained by measuring a sample such as a resin composition by pulse NMR shows a component S having a long relaxation time (a component having high molecular mobility) and a component M having a medium relaxation time (molecular mobility).
• the waveform can be separated into three components: a component having a medium relaxation time) and a component H having a short relaxation time (a component having low molecular motion). That is, the actually measured component is an integrated value of the free induction decay curve derived from these plurality of components.
• the crystal components in the composition are relaxed, and information on the molecular motion inside the structure that is difficult to see at room temperature, especially soft with high molecular motion. It is believed that information on the ingredients can be obtained.
• the component ratio and relaxation time of the component S 180 of the free induction decay curve measured at 180 ° C. are within a predetermined range.
• the component ratio of component S 180 is an index of the amount of highly motile molecule. Since the composition according to the embodiment of the present invention has a predetermined amount of a highly motile molecular structure in the composition, the pore volume is maintained while appropriately controlling the electrolytic solution that enters the inside of the composition. It is presumed that it can have high battery characteristics and can suppress a decrease in discharge capacity during high temperature storage.
• the free induction decay curve of the composition measured at 180 ° C. by the Solid Echo method using pulse NMR is obtained from the components S 180 , M 180 and H 180 .
• the component ratio of the component S 180 is 10% or more and 80% or less, and the relaxation time of the component S 180 is 500 ⁇ sec or more.
• the component ratio of the component S 180 is preferably 15% or more and 70% or less, and even more preferably 20% or more and 60% or less.
• the component ratio of the component S 180 is, for example, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60, 70, 80%, and any two of the numerical values exemplified here. It may be within the range between.
• the relaxation time of the component S 180 is preferably 500 to 1500 ⁇ s, more preferably 550 to 1400 ⁇ s.
• the component ratio of the component H 180 is 20% or more and 80% or less.
• the relaxation time of component H 180 is preferably 100 ⁇ sec or less.
• the component ratio of the component H 180 is preferably 20% or more and 70% or less, and more preferably 20% or more and 60% or less.
• the component ratio of the component H 180 is, for example, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60, 70, 80%, and is within the range between any two of the numerical values exemplified here. May be.
• the relaxation time of component H 180 is preferably 10 to 100 ⁇ sec, more preferably 20 to 90 ⁇ sec.
• the composition according to an embodiment of the present invention has a molecular structure having a free induction decay curve measured at 180 ° C., a component ratio of component H 180 and a relaxation time within a predetermined range, and low motility in the composition. It is possible to maintain the pore volume while controlling the electrolytic solution that enters the inside of the composition more appropriately, to have high battery characteristics, and to reduce the discharge capacity during high temperature storage. It is presumed that can be suppressed.
• the component ratio of the component M 180 is 30% or more, and the relaxation time of the component M 180 is more than 100 ⁇ s and less than 500 ⁇ s.
• the component ratio of the component M 180 is preferably 30% or more and 70% or less, and more preferably 30% or more and 60% or less.
• the relaxation time of the component M 180 is preferably 110 to 400 ⁇ sec, more preferably 120 to 300 ⁇ sec. Further, when the component ratio of the component M 180 is within the above range, the component ratio of the component S 180 can be 50% or less, and the component ratio of the component H 180 can be 60% or less.
• the composition according to the embodiment of the present invention it is preferable that the sum of the component ratio of the component S 180 and the component ratio of the component M 180 is larger than the component ratio of the component H 180 .
• the composition has an excellent balance between the molecules having high motility and the components having low motility, has higher battery characteristics, and can suppress a decrease in discharge capacity during high-temperature storage. Conceivable.
• the free induction decay curve of the composition measured at 27 ° C. by the Solid Echo method using pulse NMR is obtained from the components S 27 , M 27 and H 27 .
• the component ratio of component H 27 is preferably 60% or more and less than 100%, and the relaxation time of component H 27 is preferably 50 ⁇ sec or less.
• the component ratio of component H 27 is preferably 70% or more and less than 100%, and even more preferably 80% or more and less than 100%.
• the relaxation time of component H 27 is preferably 1 to 50 ⁇ sec, more preferably 3 to 30 ⁇ sec.
• the component ratio of the component M 27 is more than 0% and less than 40%, and the relaxation time of the component M 27 is 100 ⁇ sec or more.
• the component ratio of the component M 27 is preferably more than 0% and 30% or less, and even more preferably more than 0% and 20% or less.
• the relaxation time of the component M 27 is preferably 100 to 500 ⁇ sec, more preferably 150 to 400 ⁇ sec.
• the composition according to the embodiment of the present invention may not have a component corresponding to the component S 27 .
• the component corresponding to the component S 27 is preferably a component having a relaxation time of 500 ⁇ sec or more.
• the free induction decay curve of the composition measured at 150 ° C. by the Solid Echo method using pulse NMR is obtained from the components S 150 , M 150 and H 150 .
• the component corresponding to the component S 150 is preferably a component having a relaxation time of 500 ⁇ sec or more.
• the component ratio of the component S 150 is 3% or more and 40% or less
• the relaxation time of the component S 150 is 500 to 1500 ⁇ sec
• the component ratio of the component M 150 is 20% or more and 60.
• the relaxation time of the component M 150 is more than 100 and less than 500 ⁇ sec
• the component ratio of the component H 150 is 20% or more and 60% or less
• the relaxation time of the component H 150 is preferably 10 to 100 ⁇ sec.
• the component ratio of 150 is 5% or more and 35% or less
• the relaxation time of component S 150 is 500 to 1000 ⁇ sec
• the component ratio of component M 150 is 25% or more and 55% or less
• the relaxation time of component M 150 is 110 to 400 ⁇ sec. It is more preferable that the component ratio of the component H 150 is 25% or more and 55% or less
• the relaxation time of the component H 150 is 20 to 90 ⁇ sec.
• the free induction decay curve of the composition measured at 120 ° C. by the Solid Echo method using pulse NMR is obtained from the components S 120 , M 120 and H 120 .
• the component corresponding to the component S 120 is preferably a component having a relaxation time of 500 ⁇ sec or more.
• the component ratio of the component S 120 is 1% or more and 40% or less
• the relaxation time of the component S 120 is 500 to 1500 ⁇ sec
• the component ratio of the component M 120 is 20% or more and 60.
• the relaxation time of the component M 120 is more than 50 and less than 500 ⁇ sec
• the component ratio of the component H 120 is 20% or more and 60% or less
• the relaxation time of the component H 120 is preferably 10 to 50 ⁇ sec.
• the component ratio of 120 is 5% or more and 35% or less
• the relaxation time of component S 120 is 500 to 1000 ⁇ sec
• the component ratio of component M 120 is 25% or more and 55% or less
• the relaxation time of component M 120 is 55 to 400 ⁇ sec. It is more preferable that the component ratio of the component H 120 is 25% or more and 55% or less
• the relaxation time of the component H 120 is 10 to 50 ⁇ sec.
• the composition according to the embodiment of the present invention is preferably a composition containing a graft copolymer and is a resin composition.
• the graft copolymer has a stem polymer and a branch polymer, preferably a stem polymer and a plurality of branch polymers.
• the polymer may be referred to as a copolymer.
• the graft copolymer according to the embodiment of the present invention can be synthesized by graft-copolymerizing at least the first monomer with the stem polymer.
• the branch polymer produced by the polymerization is grafted, that is, covalently bonded to the stem polymer.
• an ungrafted stem polymer or a polymer containing a first monomer that is not grafted to the stem polymer, that is, is not covalently bonded to the graft copolymer may be simultaneously produced as a free polymer. .. Therefore, the resin composition according to one embodiment of the present invention can include a graft copolymer and a free polymer.
• the graft copolymer according to the embodiment of the present invention can further contain a cross-linked portion derived from a cross-linking agent.
• the cross-linked portion means a structure derived from a cross-linking agent, which cross-links the branch polymers, cross-links the stem polymer and the branch polymer, or cross-links the stem polymers.
• at least the first monomer is graft-copolymerized with the stem polymer to crosslink either the stem polymer or the branch polymer with either the stem polymer or the branch polymer. By doing so, you can get it.
• the composition according to one embodiment of the present invention may also contain, as a free polymer, a polymer containing a structure derived from a cross-linking agent, in addition to the polymer containing the first monomer.
• the graft copolymer according to the embodiment of the present invention has a second monomer unit containing an ether structure, and a first monomer unit and a second monomer unit, as long as the effects of the present invention are not impaired. It may contain a monomer unit other than the above.
• the composition according to one embodiment of the present invention contains, as a free polymer, a polymer containing a second monomer unit, and a monomer unit other than the first monomer unit and the second monomer unit. It can also be a polymer.
• the graft ratio of the graft copolymer is preferably 40 to 3000%, more preferably 150 to 900%. From the viewpoint of solubility, the graft ratio is preferably in the above range. When the graft ratio is at least the above lower limit, the solubility in a solvent (for example, NMP (N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone)) is improved when the slurry is made, and when it is at least the above upper limit, the viscosity of the slurry is lowered. The fluidity of the slurry is improved.
• a solvent for example, NMP (N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone)
• the stem polymer has a polyvinyl alcohol structure.
• the polyvinyl alcohol structure is, for example, a structure derived from polyvinyl alcohol synthesized by saponifying polyvinyl acetate obtained by polymerizing a vinyl acetate monomer.
• the stem polymer is largely composed of a polyvinyl alcohol structure. More preferably, the stem polymer is polyvinyl alcohol.
• the average degree of polymerization of the polyvinyl alcohol structure in the resin composition is preferably 300 to 4000, and more preferably 500 to 2000.
• the stability of the slurry is particularly high. Further, it is preferably in the above range from the viewpoint of solubility, binding property, and viscosity of the binder.
• the average degree of polymerization is 300 or more, the binding property between the binder and the active material and the conductive auxiliary agent is improved, and the durability is improved.
• the average degree of polymerization is 4000 or less, the solubility is improved and the viscosity is lowered, so that the slurry for a positive electrode can be easily produced.
• the average degree of polymerization referred to here is a value measured by a method according to JIS K 6726.
• the degree of saponification of the polyvinyl alcohol structure in the composition is preferably 60 to 100 mol%, more preferably 80 to 100 mol%. When the saponification degree is in such a range, the stability of the slurry is particularly high.
• the degree of saponification referred to here is a value measured by a method according to JIS K 6726.
• the branch polymer contains at least the first monomeric unit. Further, the branch polymer may contain a second monomer unit and a monomer unit other than the first monomer unit and the second monomer unit as long as the effect of the present invention is not impaired.
• the first monomer unit and the second monomer unit are monomer units derived from the first monomer and the second monomer used in the synthesis of the graft copolymer, respectively.
• the graft copolymer according to the embodiment of the present invention may further contain a cross-linked portion.
• the cross-linking portion is a structure derived from a cross-linking agent, and connects the branch polymers of the graft copolymer to each other, the stem polymer to the branch polymer, or the stem polymers to each other.
• the cross-linking portion preferably cross-links the branch polymers of the graft copolymer.
• the crosslinked portion preferably contains an ether structure, more preferably contains an alkylene glycol repeating unit, and most preferably contains an ethylene glycol repeating unit.
• the cross-linking agent according to one embodiment of the present invention is a bifunctional or polyfunctional compound, preferably a compound soluble in a polar solvent, and preferably soluble in a first monomer. ..
• the cross-linking agent is not particularly limited as long as the above requirements are satisfied, but ethylene glycol di (meth) acrylate, butylene glycol di (meth) acrylate, oligoethylene glycol di (meth) acrylate (polyethylene glycol di (meth) acrylate), Alcan polyol-poly (meth) acrylates such as trimethylolpropane di (meth) acrylates and trimethylolpropane tri (meth) acrylates, divinylbenzene can be mentioned.
• oligoethylene glycol di (meth) acrylate is preferable.
• the di (meth) acrylate represented by the following general formula (B) is preferable.
• R 21 and R 22 are hydrogen (H) or a methyl group.
• R 21 and R 22 may be the same or different.
• n is a number of 0 or more. n is preferably 1 or more. n is preferably 30 or less, more preferably 10 or less.
• the cross-linking agent preferably contains an ether structure and more preferably has an ethylene glycol repeating unit.
• the ethylene glycol repeating unit is preferably 2 or more and 20 or less, more preferably 5 or more and 15 or less, and for example, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 It may be within the range between any two of the numerical values exemplified here.
• the ratio of the highly motility component and the low motility component in the resin composition is controlled. Can be done.
• the resin composition according to the embodiment of the present invention may further contain a free polymer.
• the free polymer is a polymer that does not have a covalent bond with the graft copolymer, and includes at least a polymer containing a polyvinyl alcohol structure and / or a polymer containing the first monomer unit.
• the polymer having a polyvinyl alcohol structure mainly means a stem polymer that was not involved in graft copolymerization.
• the polymer containing the first monomer unit is a homopolymer of the first monomer, a copolymer containing the first monomer unit and the second monomer unit, the first monomer and the first monomer.
• the free polymer is preferably a polymer comprising substantially the first monomeric unit.
• the weight average molecular weight of a copolymer containing a free polymer other than the stem polymer is preferably 30,000 to 250,000, more preferably 40,000 to 200,000, and more preferably 50,000. ⁇ 150,000 is more preferable.
• the weight average molecular weight of the free polymer other than the stem polymer is preferably 300,000 or less, more preferably 200,000 or less, still more preferably 150,000 or less.
• the weight average molecular weight of the free polymer other than the stem polymer can be determined by GPC (gel permeation chromatography), and specifically, it can be measured by the method described later.
• the first monomer unit is a (meth) acrylonitrile monomer unit and / or a (meth) acrylic acid monomer unit.
• the first monomer unit is more preferably a (meth) acrylonitrile monomer unit, and still more preferably an acrylonitrile monomer unit. That is, the first monomer used in synthesizing the graft copolymer is preferably (meth) acrylonitrile and / or (meth) acrylic acid, more preferably (meth) acrylonitrile, and even more preferably. Acrylonitrile. Therefore, the first monomer unit has a structure derived from these.
• the second monomer unit is a structure unit containing an ether structure, and is a structure derived from a second monomer that is monofunctional.
• the second monomer unit is a monofunctional compound having an ether structure.
• the ether structure preferably has at least one selected from a linear polyether structure, a branched polyether structure, and a cyclic ether structure. More preferably, the ether structure has a polyethylene oxide structure.
• the second monomer unit preferably has a structure derived from a monomer which is a (meth) acrylic acid ester derivative, a styrene derivative, a polysubstituted ethylene, or a vinyl ether derivative.
• the second monomer used in synthesizing the graft polymer is a monomer having an ether structure, preferably a (meth) acrylic acid ester derivative having an ether structure, a styrene derivative having an ether structure, and the like. It is a monomer such as a polysubstituted ethylene derivative or a vinyl ether derivative. Among these, a (meth) acrylic acid ester derivative having an ether structure is preferable. Among the (meth) acrylic acid ester derivatives having an ether structure, the (meth) acrylic acid ester derivative represented by the following general formula (A) is preferable.
• Y is preferably ⁇ (AO) n—R.
• AO is an oxyalkylene group.
• the number of carbon atoms of the oxyalkylene group is preferably 1 to 18, and more preferably 2 to 10.
• As the oxyalkylene group one or more of an ethylene oxide group and a propylene oxide group is most preferable, and an ethylene oxide group is more preferable.
• n is a number of 0 or more.
• n is preferably 1 or more.
• n is preferably 30 or less, more preferably 10 or less.
• R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , and R are hydrogen (H), a hydrocarbon group which may be substituted, an ether group, or the like.
• the hydrocarbon group or ether group which may be substituted is a hydrocarbon group or an ether group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms.
• the ether group is a functional group having an ether bond, and for example, an alkyl ether group.
• R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , and R unsubstituted is preferable.
• R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , and R may be the same or different.
• R a hydrocarbon group is preferable.
• the hydrocarbon group one or more of a methyl group and an ethyl group are preferable.
• the (meth) acrylic acid ester derivative alkoxypolyalkylene glycol (meth) acrylate is preferable.
• the second monomer is more preferably one or more of (2- (2-ethoxy) ethoxy) ethyl (meth) acrylate and methoxydipropylene glycol (meth) acrylate, and most preferably (2-). It is (2-ethoxy) ethoxy) ethyl (meth) acrylate. Therefore, the second monomer unit has a structure derived from these.
• each component in the resin composition is preferable to satisfy the following requirements regarding the content and characteristics of each component.
• the content and characteristics of each component are in the following ranges, the ratio of the highly motility component and the low motility component in the resin composition is excellently balanced, and the battery performance of the high-capacity electrode is deteriorated. It is possible to provide a resin composition that serves as a binder having an excellent balance of suppression, high temperature storage characteristics (high temperature storage characteristics), and DC resistance.
• the content of the polyvinyl alcohol structure in the resin composition is preferably 5 to 70 parts by mass, preferably 10 to 70 parts by mass. It is more preferably 60 parts by mass, still more preferably 15 to 55 parts by mass, for example, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65. , 70 parts by mass, and may be within the range between any two of the numerical values exemplified here.
• the content is at least the above lower limit, a binder having binding property can be obtained, and when the content is not more than the above upper limit, oxidation resistance and flexibility can be maintained.
• the content of the polyvinyl alcohol structure in the resin composition means the polyvinyl alcohol structure in the graft copolymer contained in the resin composition and the polyvinyl alcohol structure in the free polymer containing polyvinyl alcohol. Shows the total amount of.
• the resin composition according to the embodiment of the present invention has a content of 3 to 80 parts by mass of the first monomer unit derived from the first monomer when the resin composition is 100 parts by mass. Is preferable, and 5 to 70 parts by mass is more preferable, for example, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80. It is a part by mass and may be in the range between any two of the numerical values exemplified here.
• the content of the first monomer unit in the resin composition means the first monomer unit in the graft copolymer and the first monomer contained in the resin composition.
• the total amount of the first monomer unit in the free polymer containing a unit is shown.
• the resin composition according to the embodiment of the present invention preferably contains 0.2 to 10 parts by mass of a structure derived from a cross-linking agent, preferably 0.5 to 8 parts by mass, when the resin composition is 100 parts by mass. It is more preferable to contain 1 to 5 parts by mass, and it is particularly more preferable to contain 1 to 5 parts by mass.
• the content of the structure derived from the cross-linking agent is, for example, 0.2, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 parts by mass. It may be in the range between any two of the exemplified values.
• the resin composition By setting the content to the above lower limit or more, the resin composition appropriately has a highly motility component, and by setting the content to the above upper limit or less, the solubility in a solvent such as NMP can be sufficiently maintained.
• the content of the structure derived from the cross-linking agent in the resin composition is the structure derived from the cross-linking agent bonded to the graft copolymer and the free polymer contained in the resin composition. The total amount of the structure derived from the cross-linking agent is shown.
• the resin composition according to the embodiment of the present invention can contain 0 to 20 parts by mass of the second monomer unit derived from the second monomer when the resin composition is 100 parts by mass.
• the resin composition according to one embodiment of the present invention may not contain a second monomer unit.
• the content of the second monomer unit in the resin composition means the second monomer unit in the graft copolymer and the second monomer contained in the resin composition. The total amount of the second monomer unit in the free polymer containing a unit is shown.
• composition characteristics of composition (swelling rate)
• the composition according to one embodiment of the present invention has a swelling rate of 25 ° C. for 15 days with respect to the electrolytic solution, preferably 90 to 230%, more preferably 100 to 220%, and more preferably 105. It is ⁇ 210%.
• the swelling rate at 25 ° C. for 15 days with respect to the electrolytic solution means that the composition is immersed in an electrolytic solution in which ethylene carbonate and diethyl carbonate are mixed at a volume ratio of 1: 2 for 15 days at 25 ° C. It means the swelling rate after the swelling.
• composition according to one embodiment of the present invention by controlling the swelling rate within the above range, it is possible to maintain the pore volume, especially in the high rate region, while having appropriate flexibility. Therefore, it has higher battery characteristics and can suppress a decrease in discharge capacity during high temperature storage.
• the composition according to one embodiment of the present invention preferably has a gel fraction of 30% or more. In one embodiment, it is more preferably 50% or more, most preferably 60% or more, and even more preferably 65% or more.
• the upper limit of the gel fraction can be, for example, 95%.
• the gel fraction is, for example, 30, 40, 50, 60, 65, 70, 80, 90, 95%, and may be in the range between any two of the numerical values exemplified here. According to the composition according to the embodiment of the present invention, by controlling the gel fraction within the above range, it is possible to maintain the pore volume while appropriately controlling the electrolytic solution that enters the inside of the composition. Therefore, it has higher battery characteristics and can suppress a decrease in discharge capacity during high temperature storage.
• pulse NMR Pulse NMR
• the free induction decay curve of the composition and the components contained in the free induction decay curve can be evaluated by the following methods. First, pulse NMR is used to obtain a free induction decay curve of the composition under each temperature condition by the Solid Echo method. An example of the analysis conditions is shown below.
• Measuring device JEOL JNM-MU25 (25MHz) Observation nucleus: 1H Measurement: T2 Measurement method: Solid echo method Pulse width: 90 ° pulse, 25 ⁇ s Pulse interval: 10 ⁇ s Number of integrations: 8 times Measurement temperature: 27 ° C, 120 ° C, 150 ° C, 180 ° C (The measurement temperature is the temperature inside the sample, and the sample internal temperature becomes the measurement temperature 5 minutes after the device temperature reaches the set temperature. Adjust the device temperature so that the measurement starts) Repeat time: 4s
• the swelling rate of the composition with respect to the electrolytic solution indicates the mass change before and after the film made of the composition is immersed in the electrolytic solution for a predetermined time and at a predetermined temperature.
• the swelling rate can be determined by, for example, the following method.
• the obtained composition is dissolved in NMP to prepare a 4% by mass NMP solution.
• 5.6 g of the obtained solution is added to a petri dish of PTFE (tetrafluoroethylene) and dried in a blower dryer at 105 ° C. for 8 hours to obtain a film having a thickness of 250 ⁇ m.
• the central portion of the obtained test film is cut into a size of 5 mm ⁇ 5 mm to obtain a test film.
• the obtained test film is weighed and then immersed in an electrolytic solution in which ethylene carbonate (EC) and diethyl carbonate (DEC) are mixed at a volume ratio of 1: 2.
• EC ethylene carbonate
• DEC diethyl carbonate
• the liquid on the film surface is wiped off, and the mass after immersion is measured.
• the swelling rate is calculated using the following formula.
• WA Mass before immersion
• WB Mass after immersion
• the swelling rate under different conditions can be obtained. For example, by setting the immersion condition in the electrolytic solution to 60 ° C. for 48 hours, the swelling rate when immersed in the electrolytic solution at 60 ° C. for 48 hours can be obtained, and the swelling rate can be evaluated in a short time.
• the gel fraction of the composition is evaluated by the insoluble fraction in the mixture in which the composition is dissolved in DMSO and stirred at a predetermined temperature and time.
• the gel fraction of the composition can be evaluated by the following method. To a 500 ml beaker, 1 g of the obtained composition and 300 ml of DMSO are added, and the mixture is stirred at 60 ° C. for 15 hours. Then, the obtained mixture was subjected to No. 2 specified in JIS P 3801. Using 5C filter paper, filter with a Kiriyama funnel, and the residue remaining on the filter paper is used as the insoluble part (gel part), and the filtrate is used as the soluble part.
• the resin composition according to one embodiment of the present invention contains a component derived from PVA and a component derived from the first monomer, and optionally, a component derived from the second monomer and / or a crosslink. Contains ingredients derived from the agent.
• the content of each component in the resin composition can be estimated from the amount charged for graft polymerization.
• the content of each component can be more accurately calculated by obtaining the reaction rate of each component by NMR by the following method. Further, the content of each component can also be calculated from the integral ratio by NMR of the obtained composition.
• the reaction rate of polyvinyl alcohol can be determined by the following method. First, the concentration of PVA in the raw material solution is determined by the absorbance. Next, a polymerization reaction is carried out to obtain a polymerization reaction solution, and 50 g of the obtained polymerization reaction solution is centrifuged at 3000 G for 30 minutes to obtain a supernatant. The absorbance in the supernatant is measured and the PVA concentration is measured. The reaction rate (%) of PVA is determined by ⁇ 1- (concentration of PVA in the supernatant) / (concentration of PVA at the time of preparation) ⁇ ⁇ 100. The reaction rate of the first monomer, the second monomer and the cross-linking agent can be determined by the following method.
• composition of each component is calculated from the intensity of the signal corresponding to PVA, the first monomer, the second monomer, and the cross-linking agent in the obtained spectrum with PVA as a reference. Comparing the composition calculated from NMR with the composition of each component at the time of charging, how much of the charged first monomer, second monomer and cross-linking agent, the first monomer and the second The reaction rate indicating whether the monomer and the cross-linking agent are contained in the composition is calculated.
• a free polymer containing at least one of the group consisting of a first monomer, a second monomer, and a cross-linking agent may be produced.
• the calculation of the graft ratio requires a step of separating the free polymer from the graft copolymer.
• the free polymer is soluble in dimethylformamide (hereinafter abbreviated as DMF), but PVA and graft copolymers are insoluble in DMF. By utilizing this difference in solubility, the free polymer can be separated by an operation such as centrifugation.
• F Mass (g) of the component dissolved in DMF
• G Mass (g) of the composition used in the test
• H Total content (% by mass) of the first monomer unit and the second monomer unit in the composition
• the GPC measurement can be performed under the following conditions, for example.
• the method for producing the composition according to the embodiment of the present invention is not particularly limited, but in the example of the resin composition according to the embodiment of the present invention, the graft according to the embodiment of the present invention is used.
• the method for producing a resin composition containing a polymer preferably includes a graft copolymerization step in which a raw material containing at least polyvinyl alcohol and a first monomer is graft-copolymerized. That is, the resin composition according to the embodiment of the present invention can be obtained by a production method including a graft copolymerization step of graft-polymerizing a raw material containing at least polyvinyl alcohol and a first monomer.
• the production method according to the embodiment of the present invention further comprises a vinyl acetate polymerization step of polymerizing vinyl acetate to obtain polyvinyl acetate, and a saponification step of saponifying the obtained polyvinyl acetate to obtain polyvinyl alcohol. It is preferable to include it.
• Method for producing polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) As a method for polymerizing polyvinyl acetate, any known method such as bulk polymerization or solution polymerization can be used.
• Examples of the initiator used for the polymerization of polyvinyl acetate include azo-based initiators such as azobisisobutyronitrile, and organic peroxides such as benzoyl peroxide and bis (4-t-butylcyclohexyl) peroxydicarbonate. Things etc. can be mentioned.
• the saponification reaction of polyvinyl acetate can be carried out, for example, by a method of saponification in an organic solvent in the presence of a saponification catalyst.
• organic solvent examples include methanol, ethanol, propanol, ethylene glycol, methyl acetate, ethyl acetate, acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, benzene, toluene and the like. One or more of these may be used. Of these, methanol is preferred.
• the saponification catalyst examples include basic catalysts such as sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide and sodium alkoxide, and acidic catalysts such as sulfuric acid and hydrochloric acid. Of these, sodium hydroxide is preferred from the viewpoint of saponification rate.
• the degree of polymerization of polyvinyl alcohol can be controlled by adjusting the type and amount of the initiator and the temperature and time at the time of polymerization, and the type and amount of the saponification catalyst and the temperature and time at the time of saponification can be adjusted. Allows the degree of saponification of polyvinyl alcohol to be controlled. It is preferable to adjust the degree of polymerization and the degree of saponification of polyvinyl alcohol within the above ranges.
• the production method according to the embodiment of the present invention preferably includes a step of graft-copolymerizing a raw material containing at least polyvinyl alcohol and the first monomer, and the raw material containing at least polyvinyl alcohol and the first monomer. Can further include a cross-linking agent. Further, the raw material containing at least polyvinyl alcohol and the first monomer can further contain the second monomer.
• the component ratio of the components can be adjusted within the above range.
• the polyvinyl alcohol used during the graft copolymerization preferably has the above-mentioned degree of polymerization and sacrifice degree, and the first monomer, the second monomer, and the cross-linking agent used during the graft copolymerization are the first unit of the above-mentioned type. It is preferably a polymer, a second monomer, or a cross-linking agent.
• the blending amount at the time of graft copolymerization is preferably adjusted so that the content of each component in the resin composition satisfies the requirement for the content of each component in the resin composition described above.
• the raw material to be subjected to graft copolymerization when the raw material to be subjected to graft copolymerization is 100 parts by mass, the raw material to be subjected to graft copolymerization preferably contains 0.2 to 10 parts by mass of a cross-linking agent, and more preferably 0.5 to 8 parts by mass. It is preferable to contain 1 to 5 parts by mass, and it is particularly preferable to contain 1 to 5 parts by mass.
• the content of the cross-linking agent in the raw material to be subjected to the graft copolymerization is, for example, 0.2, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 parts by mass. Yes, it may be within the range between any two of the numerical values exemplified here.
• a solution polymerization method As a method of graft-copolymerizing a monomer to polyvinyl alcohol, for example, a solution polymerization method can be mentioned.
• the solvent used include water, dimethyl sulfoxide, N-methylpyrrolidone and the like.
• Peroxide is preferable as the initiator used for graft copolymerization.
• the peroxide include organic peroxides such as benzoyl peroxide and inorganic peroxides.
• organic peroxides such as benzoyl peroxide and inorganic peroxides.
• inorganic peroxides are preferable.
• potassium persulfate, ammonium persulfate and the like can be used.
• ammonium persulfate is preferable.
• the graft copolymer according to the embodiment of the present invention can be used by dissolving it in a solvent.
• the solvent include dimethyl sulfoxide and N-methylpyrrolidone. These solvents may be contained in the composition and the slurry for the positive electrode described later.
• Compositions according to one embodiment of the present invention may contain other components, for example, resins and the like, as long as the effects of the present invention are not impaired.
• resins include fluororesins such as polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) and polytetrafluoroethylene, styrene-butadiene-based copolymers (styrene-butadiene rubber and the like), acrylic-based copolymers and the like.
• PVDF polyvinylidene fluoride
• styrene-butadiene-based copolymers styrene-butadiene rubber and the like
• acrylic-based copolymers and the like acrylic-based copolymers and the like.
• a fluororesin, particularly polyvinylidene fluoride is preferable from the viewpoint of stability.
• the composition according to an embodiment of the present invention can be a resin composition and can be used as a binder for forming a positive electrode of a secondary battery. That is, the resin composition according to the embodiment of the present invention can be a resin composition for a positive electrode.
• the slurry for a positive electrode according to an embodiment of the present invention contains the above composition and is excellent in stability. Further, the slurry for a positive electrode according to an embodiment of the present invention contains the above composition, and a positive electrode having excellent rate characteristics can be produced.
• the positive electrode slurry may contain a composition and a conductive auxiliary agent, or may contain an adult, a positive electrode active material and a conductive auxiliary agent.
• the positive electrode slurry according to the embodiment of the present invention preferably has a solid content of 0.1 to 20% by mass based on the total solid content in the positive electrode slurry. It is preferable, and it is more preferable that it is 1 to 10% by mass.
• Lithium-ion secondary battery As the battery provided with the positive electrode according to the embodiment of the present invention, a secondary battery is preferable. As the secondary battery, one or more selected from a lithium ion secondary battery, a sodium ion secondary battery, a magnesium ion secondary battery, and a potassium ion secondary battery are preferable, and a lithium ion secondary battery is more preferable.
• the positive electrode according to the embodiment of the present invention and the lithium ion secondary battery provided with the positive electrode can be produced by using a positive electrode slurry containing the above composition. It is preferably composed of the above-mentioned positive electrode, negative electrode, separator, and electrolyte solution (hereinafter, may be referred to as an electrolyte or an electrolytic solution).
• the positive electrode according to the embodiment of the present invention is formed by applying a positive electrode slurry containing a composition, a conductive auxiliary agent, and a positive electrode active material to be used as needed on a current collector such as an aluminum foil. It can be produced by removing the solvent contained in the slurry by heating and further pressurizing the current collector and the electrode mixture layer with a roll press or the like to bring them into close contact with each other. That is, a positive electrode having a metal foil and a coating film of a slurry for a positive electrode formed on the metal foil can be obtained.
• the conductive auxiliary agent is preferably at least one selected from the group consisting of (i) fibrous carbon, (ii) carbon black and (iii) a carbon composite in which fibrous carbon and carbon black are interconnected.
• fibrous carbon include gas-phase grown carbon fibers, carbon nanotubes, carbon nanofibers and the like.
• carbon black include acetylene black, furnace black and Ketjen black (registered trademark).
• These conductive auxiliaries may be used alone or in combination of two or more. Among these, one or more selected from acetylene black, carbon nanotubes and carbon nanofibers is preferable from the viewpoint of having a high effect of improving the dispersibility of the conductive auxiliary agent.
• the positive electrode slurry according to the embodiment of the present invention preferably has a solid content of 0.01 to 20% by mass of the conductive auxiliary agent with respect to the total solid content in the positive electrode slurry, and is 0. .1 to 10% by mass is more preferable.
• a positive electrode active material may be used.
• the positive electrode active material is preferably a positive electrode active material capable of reversibly occluding and releasing cations.
• the positive electrode active material is preferably a lithium-containing composite oxide containing Mn having a volume resistivity of 1 ⁇ 10 4 ⁇ ⁇ cm or more, or a lithium-containing polyanion compound.
• Examples thereof include Al Z ) O 2 and xLi 2 MnO 3- (1-X) LiMO 2 .
• X in LiNi X Mn (2-X) O 4 satisfies the relationship of 0 ⁇ X ⁇ 2, and is in Li (Co X Ni Y Mn Z ) O 2 or Li (Ni X Co Y Al Z ) O 2 X
• LiMO 2 satisfies the relationship 0 ⁇ X ⁇ 1, and M in LiMPO 4 , Li 2 MSiO 4 or XLi 2 MnO 3- (1-X) LiMO 2 is Fe, Co, Ni, Mn. It is preferable that it is one or more of the elements selected from.
• the positive electrode slurry according to the embodiment of the present invention preferably has a solid content of 50 to 99.8% by mass, preferably 80 to 99.8% by mass, based on the total solid content in the positive electrode slurry. It is more preferably to 99.5% by mass, and most preferably 95 to 99.0% by mass.
• the negative electrode used in the lithium ion secondary battery according to the embodiment of the present invention is not particularly limited, but can be manufactured by using a negative electrode slurry containing a negative electrode active material.
• This negative electrode can be manufactured by using, for example, a metal foil for a negative electrode and a slurry for a negative electrode provided on the metal foil.
• the negative electrode slurry preferably contains a negative electrode binder (negative electrode composition), a negative electrode active material, and the above-mentioned conductive auxiliary agent.
• the binder for the negative electrode is not particularly limited, and for example, polyvinylidene fluoride, polytetrafluoroethylene, a styrene-butadiene copolymer (styrene butadiene rubber, etc.), an acrylic copolymer, and the like can be used.
• a fluororesin is preferable.
• the fluororesin one or more of the group consisting of polyvinylidene fluoride and polytetrafluoroethylene is more preferable, and polyvinylidene fluoride is most preferable.
• Examples of the negative electrode active material used for the negative electrode include carbon materials such as graphite, polyacene, carbon nanotubes, and carbon nanofibers, alloy materials such as tin and silicon, and oxidation of tin oxide, silicon oxide, lithium titanate, and the like. Materials and the like can be mentioned. One or more of these may be used.
• As the metal foil for the negative electrode foil-shaped copper is preferably used, and the thickness is preferably 5 to 30 ⁇ m from the viewpoint of processability.
• the negative electrode can be manufactured by using the slurry for the negative electrode and the metal foil for the negative electrode by the method according to the method for manufacturing the positive electrode described above.
• any one having sufficient strength such as an electrically insulating porous film, a net, a non-woven fabric, and a fiber, can be used.
• a solution having low resistance to ion transfer of the electrolytic solution and having excellent solution retention is preferable.
• the material is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include inorganic fibers such as glass fibers or organic fibers, olefins such as polyethylene and polypropylene, synthetic resins such as polyester, polytetrafluoroethylene and polyflon, and layered composites thereof. From the viewpoint of binding and stability, olefins or layered complexes thereof are preferable.
• the olefin one or more of the group consisting of polyethylene and polypropylene is preferable.
• Electrodes Any known lithium salt can be used as the electrolyte, for example, LiClO 4 , LiBF 4 , LiBF 6 , LiPF 6 , LiCF 3 SO 3 , LiCF 3 CO 2 , LiAsF 6 , LiSbF 6 , LiB 10 Cl 10 , LiAlCl.
• LiCl, LiBr, LiI, LiB (C 2 H 5 ) 4 LiCF 3 SO 3 , LiCH 3 SO 3 , LiCF 3 SO 3 , LiC 4 F 9 SO 3 , LiN (CF 3 SO 2 ) 2 , LiN ( Examples thereof include C 2 F 5 SO 2 ) 2 , LiC (CF 3 SO 2 ) 3 , and lower fatty acid lithium carboxylate.
• the electrolytic solution for dissolving the electrolyte is not particularly limited.
• the electrolytic solution include carbonates such as propylene carbonate, ethylene carbonate, dimethyl carbonate, diethyl carbonate and methyl ethyl carbonate, lactones such as ⁇ -butyrolactone, trimethoxymethane, 1,2-dimethoxyethane, diethyl ether and 2 -Esters such as ethoxyethane, tetrahydrofuran and 2-methyltetra, sulfoxides such as dimethylsulfoxide, oxolanes such as 1,3-dioxolane and 4-methyl-1,3-dioxolane, acetonitrile, nitromethane and N-methyl- Nitrogen-containing compounds such as 2-pyrrolidone, esters such as methyl formate, methyl acetate, ethyl acetate, butyl acetate, methyl propionate, ethy
• Acid esters such as dimethylformamide and dimethylacetamide, glyme such as diglyme, triglime and tetraglyme, ketones such as acetone, diethylketone, methylethylketone and methylisobutylketone, sulfolanes such as sulfolane, 3-methyl- Examples thereof include oxazolidinones such as 2-oxazolidinone, and sulton such as 1,3-propanesartone, 4-butanesultone and naphthalusulton.
• the electrolytic solution preferably contains carbonates, and more preferably contains ethylene carbonate and diethyl carbonate.
• an electrolyte solution in which LiPF 6 is dissolved in carbonates is preferable, an electrolyte solution in which LiPF 6 is dissolved in a mixed solution containing ethylene carbonate and diethyl carbonate is more preferable, and LiPF 6 is referred to as ethylene carbonate.
• An electrolyte solution prepared by dissolving diethyl carbonate in a mixed solution in which a volume ratio of 1: 2 is mixed is even more preferable.
• the concentration of the electrolyte in the solution varies depending on the electrode used and the electrolytic solution, but is preferably 0.5 to 3 mol / L.
• the application of the lithium ion secondary battery according to the embodiment of the present invention is not particularly limited, but for example, a digital camera, a video camera, a portable audio player, a portable AV device such as a portable liquid crystal TV, a notebook computer, a smartphone, and a mobile PC.
• a digital camera a digital camera
• a video camera a portable audio player
• a portable AV device such as a portable liquid crystal TV
• a notebook computer a notebook computer
• smartphone a smartphone
• a mobile PC a mobile PC.
• mobile information terminals such as mobile information terminals, portable game devices, electric tools, electric bicycles, hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, and power storage systems.
• Example 1 ⁇ Preparation of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)> As PVA, PVA (B-24) manufactured by Denka Co., Ltd. was used. Table 1 shows the average degree of polymerization and saponification of PVA.
• composition > 1804 parts by mass of pure water is charged in a reaction vessel, nitrogen gas is bubbled to deoxidize, and then 100 parts by mass of partially saponified PVA (saponification degree 85.6%, polymerization degree 2400) is charged at room temperature and the temperature rises to 90 ° C. Dissolved by warming.
• the reaction vessel was adjusted to 60 ° C., and 170 parts by mass of a 10% ammonium persulfate aqueous solution deoxidized by bubbling nitrogen gas was added in a batch, and 96 parts by mass of acrylonitrile and the cross-linking agent oligoethylene glycol diacrylate (general formula (B)) were added.
• Ethylene glycol repeats n 9, R 21 , and R 22 are hydrogen.
• Table 1 shows the composition and the like of the composition containing the obtained graft copolymer.
• reaction rate and composition ratio For the obtained composition, the reaction rate of each raw material and the composition ratio of each component were calculated.
• the reaction rate of polyvinyl alcohol was determined by the following method. First, the concentration of PVA in the raw material solution was determined by the absorbance. Next, 50 g of the polymerization reaction solution obtained by the polymerization reaction was centrifuged at 3000 G for 30 minutes to obtain a supernatant. The absorbance in the supernatant was measured and the PVA concentration was measured. The reaction rate (%) of PVA was determined by ⁇ 1- (concentration of PVA in the supernatant) / (concentration of PVA at the time of preparation) ⁇ ⁇ 100. The reaction rate of PVA was 93%.
• the reaction rate of the first monomer and the cross-linking agent was determined by the following method. After completion of the polymerization, methanol was precipitated, and the dried product was dissolved in heavy DMSO, and 1 H-NMR was measured. The composition of each component was calculated from the intensity of the signal corresponding to PVA, the first monomer, and the cross-linking agent in the obtained spectrum with PVA as a reference. Signals derived from PVA at 1 to 1.7 ppm, PAN and vinyl acetate at 1.7 to 2.3 ppm, PAN at 3 to 3.2 ppm, and a cross-linking agent at 3.5 to 3.7 ppm are observed. The reaction rate was calculated by comparing the composition calculated from NMR with the composition of each component at the time of charging. The reaction rate indicates how much of the charged first monomer and cross-linking agent is contained in the composition. The reaction rate of the first monomer was 98%, and the reaction rate of the cross-linking agent was 100%.
• composition ratio of each component of the composition according to Example 1 was calculated from the reaction rate.
• the content of the polyvinyl alcohol structure is 47.7 parts by mass
• the content of the first monomer unit is 48.2 parts by mass
• the content of the structure derived from the cross-linking agent is 4. It was .2 parts by mass.
• the composition ratio includes a free polymer which is a homopolymer of the first monomer.
• M (t) ⁇ (M (0) i ⁇ exp ((-t / T 2i ) ⁇ w i )) ... Equation (4)
• M (t): Signal strength at a certain time t: Time T 2i : Relaxation time of each component M (0) i: Signal strength when t 0 of each component wi: Wibble coefficient
• NMP N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone
• the prepared slurry for positive electrode was applied to an aluminum foil having a thickness of 20 ⁇ m at 140 g / m 2 with an automatic coating machine, and pre-dried at 105 ° C. for 30 minutes. Next, it was pressed with a roll press machine at a linear pressure of 0.1 to 3.0 ton / cm, and the thickness of the positive electrode plate was adjusted to 75 ⁇ m. Further, the positive electrode plate was punched into a circle of 13 ⁇ mm. In order to completely remove volatile components such as residual solvent and adsorbed water, the product was dried at 170 ° C. for 6 hours to obtain a positive electrode.
• the electrode area density was 29.0 mg / cm 2 , and the volume density was 3.4 g / cm 3 .
• a 2032 type coin cell was produced by using the obtained positive electrode and metallic lithium as a counter electrode.
• a 15 ⁇ mm olefin fiber non-woven fabric was used as a separator for electrically separating these.
• the battery performance of the produced lithium-ion secondary battery was evaluated by the following method.
• ⁇ DC resistance> A current of 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 1.0 mmA was applied to a ⁇ 13 mm ⁇ 75 ⁇ m electrode manufactured in the same manner as the above positive electrode, and the voltage after 10 seconds was read. The resistance value was calculated from Ohm's law.
• A Equivalent to a lithium secondary battery using PVDF as a positive electrode binder
• B Compared to a lithium secondary battery using PVDF as a positive electrode binder, the high temperature storage characteristics are lower, and the difference is within 5%.
• C Compared with a lithium secondary battery using PVDF as a binder for a positive electrode, the high temperature storage characteristic is low, and the difference is more than 5% and within 15%.
• Example 2 to 4 ⁇ Preparation of composition> A composition was obtained in the same manner as in Example 1 except that the blending amount was as shown in Table 1. The results are shown in Table 1.
• composition was obtained in the same manner as in Example 1 except that the PVA was changed and the blending amount was as shown in Table 1.
• the monomer unit represents the monomer from which the monomer unit is derived.
• AN Acrylonitrile
• OEG Oligoethylene glycol diacrylate

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