A lithium-rich oxide positive electrode material. At least one unit lattice parameter (a, b, c) of the material decreases as the temperature increases at a temperature between 50 to 350 degrees. After treatment for 0.5 to 10 hours under the condition of 150 to 350° C., the degree of ordering of the material structure is increased, and the material has a higher discharge specific capacity and a higher discharge voltage when applied to a positive electrode of a lithium ion battery.

A mixed conductor represented by Formula 1:
A.sub.4+xM.sub.5-yM′.sub.yO.sub.12-δ,  Formula 1
wherein, in Formula 1, A is a monovalent cation, M is at least one of a divalent cation, a trivalent cation, or a tetravalent cation, M′ is at least one of a monovalent cation, a divalent cation, a trivalent cation, a tetravalent cation, a pentavalent cation, or a hexavalent cation, M and M′ are different from each other, and 0.3≤x<3, 0.01<y<2, and 0≤δ≤1 are satisfied.

A substantially insoluble compound having a polysaccharide backbone which is derivatised at one or more of its hydroxyl groups with a ligand (L) bound to the sugar moiety by a sulphur atom which may be tailored according to a wide range of applications. The compound is useful as a catalyst and in removal of contaminants from a feed containing particularly metal ions.

Solid-state lithium ion electrolytes of lithium potassium element oxide based compounds are provided which contain an anionic framework capable of conducting lithium ions. The element atoms are Ir, Sb, I Nb and W. An activation energy of the lithium potassium element oxide compounds is from 0.15 to 0.50 eV and conductivities are from 10.sup.−3 to 22 mS/cm at 300K. Compounds of specific formulae are provided and methods to alter the materials with inclusion of aliovalent ions shown. Lithium batteries containing the composite lithium ion electrolytes are also provided. Electrodes containing the lithium potassium element oxide based materials and batteries with such electrodes are also provided.

A metal bronze compound is provided. The metal bronze compound is a compound represented by formula (1) below. In formula (1), “A” represents at least one type of cation. “M” represents at least two types of ions selected from a transition metal and a metalloid. “x” represents the sum of the number of the at least one type of cation used as “A”. “y” represents the sum of the number of the at least two types of ions selected from the transition metal and the metalloid used as “M”. “z” represents the number of oxygen ion. The values of “x”, “y” and “z” balance the charge number of formula (1).
A.sub.xM.sub.yO.sub.z  (1)

Cathode materials for lithium ion batteries, lithium ion batteries incorporating the cathode materials, and methods of operating the lithium ion batteries are provided. The materials are composed of lithium metal oxides that include two different metals.

An oxide including a compound represented by Formula 1:

(Li.sub.xM1.sub.y)(M2).sub.3-(M3).sub.2-O.sub.12-zX.sub.z Formula 1

wherein, in Formula 1, 6x8, 0y<2, 0.20.2, 0.20.2, and 0z2; M1 is a monovalent cation, a divalent cation, a trivalent cation, or a combination thereof; M2 is a monovalent cation, a divalent cation, a trivalent cation, or a combination thereof; M3 is a monovalent cation, a divalent cation, a trivalent cation, a tetravalent cation, a pentavalent cation, a hexavalent cation, or a combination thereof; wherein at least one of M1, M2, or M3 includes at least four elements; and X is a monovalent anion, a divalent anion, a trivalent anion, or a combination thereof.

Solid-state lithium ion electrolytes of lithium potassium element oxide based compounds are provided which contain an anionic framework capable of conducting lithium ions. The element atoms are Ir, Sb, I Nb and W. An activation energy of the lithium potassium element oxide compounds is from 0.15 to 0.50 eV and conductivities are from 10.sup.3 to 22 mS/cm at 300K. Compounds of specific formulae are provided and methods to alter the materials with inclusion of aliovalent ions shown. Lithium batteries containing the composite lithium ion electrolytes are also provided. Electrodes containing the lithium potassium element oxide based materials and batteries with such electrodes are also provided.

In an aspect, a multiphase ferrite comprises a Co.sub.2W phase that is optionally doped with Ru; a CFO phase having the formula Me.sub.rCo.sub.1rFe.sub.2+zO.sub.4, wherein Me is at least one of Ni, Zn, or Mg, r is 0 to 0.5, and z is 0.5 to 6 0.5; and a CoRu-BaM phase having the formula BaCo.sub.x+yRu.sub.yFe.sub.12(2/3)x2yO.sub.19, wherein x is 0 to 2, y is 0.01 to 2; and the Ba can be partially replaced by at least one of Sr or Ca. In another aspect, a composite can comprise a polymer and the multiphase ferrite. In yet another aspect, a method of making a multiphase ferrite can comprise mixing and grinding a CoRu-BaM phase ferrite and a CFO phase ferrite to form a mixture; and sintering the mixture in an oxygen atmosphere to form the multiphase ferrite.

Provided is a method of making an inorganic platinum compound. The method includes the steps of: Step (A): providing a platinum material and a halogen-containing oxidizing agent; and Step (B): treating the platinum material with the halogen-containing oxidizing agent in a hydrochloric acid aqueous solution to obtain the inorganic platinum compound, including chloroplatinic acid or chloroplatinate salt; wherein the halogen-containing oxidizing agent excludes chlorine gas. The method of making an inorganic platinum compound is simple, safe, time-effective, cost-effective, and environment-friendly, and has the advantage of high yield.