Abstract
We have developed a new type of rechargeable lithium battery composed of a pyrolytic carbon as negative electrode, a metal oxide as positive electrode, and a nonaqueous electrolytic solution. The main feature of this battery is the use of a new pyrolytic carbon, obtained by chemical vapor deposition of hydrocarbon, as a lithium intercalation electrode. The pyrolytic carbon has a layered structure whose interplanar spacing is larger than that of graphite. The size of the crystallites is extremely small. Lithium can be electrochemically intercalated into this carbon electrode in a nonaqueous electrolytic solution such as LiClO 4 in propylene carbonate at room temperature. The electrode shows good reversibility and its coulombic efficiency is greater than 99%. The battery has a long cycle life and endures deep discharge.
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