Patent ID: 7524584
Filing Date: 2009-04-28
Classification: H01M,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A battery, comprising: a positive electrode comprising a compound represented by the general formula: wherein: (i) A is selected from the group consisting of elements from Group I of the Periodic Table, and mixtures thereof; (ii) M includes at least one redox active element; (iii) L is selected from the group consisting of X′[O (iv) Z is selected from the group consisting of a hydroxyl (OH), halogens selected from Group 17 of the Periodic Table, and mixtures thereof, and V (v) a, b and e≧0,0<d<1, and c>0; (vi) wherein A, M, L, Z, a, b, c, d, e, x, y, and z are selected so as to maintain electroneutrality of the electrode active material in its nascent state; the battery further comprising a negative electrode; and an electrolyte.