CPC H01M 4/5825 (2013.01) [C01B 25/372 (2013.01); H01M 4/136 (2013.01); H01M 4/1397 (2013.01); H01M 4/623 (2013.01); H01M 4/625 (2013.01); H01M 10/0525 (2013.01); C01P 2002/72 (2013.01); C01P 2002/90 (2013.01); C01P 2004/03 (2013.01); C01P 2004/04 (2013.01); H01M 2004/021 (2013.01); H01M 2004/028 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A lithium battery, comprising:
a cathode formed with ε-VOPO4, particles and electrically conductive carbon particles, on a current collector, wherein the ε-VOPO4 has a dual lithium ion exchange characteristic, having a capacity of at least 275 mAh/g at a discharge rate of C/20;
a lithium metal anode; and
an electrolyte adapted to operate at a charging voltage of at least 4.5 V.
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