Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2012-2014
Title: Thomas Lau: Innovator in Lithium Transition Metal Oxides
Introduction
Thomas Lau is a prominent inventor based in Edmonton, Canada. He has made significant contributions to the field of lithium transition metal oxides, holding a total of 3 patents. His work focuses on developing advanced materials for battery applications, which are crucial for energy storage technologies.
Latest Patents
One of Thomas Lau's latest patents is for "Island-covered lithium cobaltite oxides." This invention discloses a cathode active material and a method to produce it at low cost. The cathode powder comprises modified LiCoO, and possibly a second phase which is LiM'O, where M' is Mn, Ni, Co with a stoichiometric ratio Ni:Mn ≥ 1. The modified LiCoO is Ni and Mn bearing and has regions of low and high manganese content, with regions of high manganese content located in islands on the surface. This cathode material exhibits high cycling stability, very high rate performance, and good high-temperature storage properties.
Another significant patent is for "Highly Crystalline lithium transition metal oxides." This invention describes a powderous lithium transition metal oxide having a layered crystal structure LiMOM'S with -0.03 < a < 0.06, b ≈ 0, and 0 ≤ m ≤ 0.6, where m is expressed in mol %. The transition metal compound consists of at least 95% of one or more elements from the group Ni, Mn, Co, and Ti. M' is present on the surface of the powderous oxide, consisting of one or more elements from the group Ca, Sr, Y, La, Ce, and Zr. The optimization of the sintering temperature of the metal oxide allows for minimizing the FWHM value of the X-ray diffraction peak.
Career Highlights
Thomas Lau is currently employed at Umicore, a company known for its innovative materials and technologies. His work at Umicore has positioned him as a key player in the development of advanced battery materials.
Collaborations
Thomas has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Jens M Paulsen and Jens Martin Paulsen. Their combined expertise contributes to the innovative projects at Umicore.
Conclusion
Thomas Lau is a distinguished inventor whose work in lithium transition metal oxides is paving the way for advancements in
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