Lithium-based compound nanoparticle compositions and methods of forming the same
AssigneePrimet Precision Materials, Inc.
InventorsRobert J. Dobbs, Archit Lal
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Abstract
Lithium-based compound small particle compositions, as well as methods and structures associated with the same, are provided. The particle compositions, in some cases, are characterized by having an nano-size particles. The particle compositions may be produced in a milling process. In some embodiments, the particles may be coated with a coating that may enhance certain properties of the particle composition (e.g., electrical conductivity).
Claims27
A method for producing coated particle compositions, comprising:
- providing a feed material comprising lithium-based compound feed particles and a coating material precursor, and a fluid carrier;
- and
- milling the feed material with the fluid carrier to form a composition including coated lithium-based compound milled particles having an average particle size of less than 250 nm.
A method of producing a lithium-based compound particle composition, comprising:
- milling lithium-based compound feed particles to form a composition including lithium-based compound milled particles having an average particle size of less than 100 nm and a contamination level of less than 900 ppm.
A milled particle composition, comprising:
- milled lithium-based compound particles having an average particle size of less than 100 nm and a contamination level of less than 900 ppm.
A method for producing particle compositions, comprising:
- heating a lithium-based compound precursor to form a solid body comprising a lithium-based compound,
- processing the solid body to form feed particles comprising the lithium-based compound;
- and
- milling the feed particles to form a composition including lithium-based compound milled particles having an average particle size of less than 100 nm.
A method for producing particle compositions, comprising:
- milling a feed material comprising a lithium-based compound precursor to form a first milled particle composition including milled particles,
- forming aggregates including the milled particles;
- processing the aggregates to form a composition comprising a lithium-based compound;
- and
- milling the composition to form a second milled particle composition including milled particles having an average particle size of less than 100 nm.
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