Eiichi Tougou

Title: Eiichi Tougou and Advances in Lithium-Ion Battery Technology.

Introduction

Eiichi Tougou is an inventor associated with Yokkaichi, Japan. His work includes a patent for a binder designed to improve the performance and manufacturability of lithium-ion battery positive electrodes. He is associated with the Tokyo University of Science Foundation and Tosoh Corporation.

Latest Patents

Tougou is named on 1 patent: “Binder for Positive Electrode of Lithium Ion Battery, Slurry for Forming Positive Electrode Mixture Layer of Lithium Ion Battery, Positive Electrode for Lithium Ion Battery, and Lithium Ion Battery.”

The invention describes a binder containing a polysaccharide introduced with sulfate groups or alkali metal sulfate groups. It is intended to bind the positive-electrode active material and conductive aid to the current collector while supporting practical electrode production. The patent presents this approach as a way to improve workability and battery charge-and-discharge performance, including cycle and rate characteristics, and to enable a longer cycle life.

Career Highlights

Tougou’s listed organizational affiliations include the Tokyo University of Science Foundation and Tosoh Corporation. His patent work addresses materials and processes for lithium-ion battery electrodes.

Collaborations

Kei Kubota and Hiroshi Inoue are identified as Tougou’s coworkers. Their names are associated with his professional and patent-related context.

Conclusion

Eiichi Tougou’s patented work focuses on a sulfate-functionalized polysaccharide binder intended to support easier positive-electrode production and improved lithium-ion battery performance.