CPC H01M 4/505 (2013.01) [H01M 4/04 (2013.01); H01M 4/0459 (2013.01); H01M 4/131 (2013.01); H01M 4/1391 (2013.01); H01M 4/485 (2013.01); H01M 4/525 (2013.01); H01M 10/052 (2013.01); H01M 10/0525 (2013.01); H01M 2004/028 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A chemically or electrochemically pre-lithiated cathode for use in an electrochemical cell comprising:
a pre-lithiated cathode active material wherein the cathode active material comprises the chemical formula: Li1+aMxOy where
0<a≤1,
0<x,
2≤y≤6, and
M is one or more elements selected from the group consisting of one or more transition metals, Al, B, Mg, and combinations thereof, and
wherein the pre-lithiated cathode active material has a thermodynamic potential less than 3.0 V versus Li prior to assembly into an electrochemical cell; and
wherein a thermodynamic potential of the pre-lithiated cathode is less than 2.5 V versus Li.
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