ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
13(44), P. 52202 - 52214
Published: Nov. 2, 2021
SiOx
(x
≈
1)
is
one
of
the
most
promising
anode
materials
for
application
in
secondary
lithium-ion
batteries
because
its
high
theoretical
capacity.
Despite
this
merit,
has
a
poor
initial
Coulombic
efficiency,
which
impedes
widespread
use.
To
overcome
limitation,
work,
we
successfully
demonstrate
novel
synthesis
Mg-doped
via
mass-producible
physical
vapor
deposition
method.
The
solid-state
reaction
between
Mg
and
produces
Si
electrochemically
inert
magnesium
silicate,
thus
increasing
efficiency.
doping
concentration
determines
phase
silicate
domains,
size
heterogeneity
these
two
domains.
Detailed
electron
microscopy
synchrotron-based
analysis
revealed
that
nanoscale
homogeneity
silicates
driven
by
cycling
significantly
affected
lifetime.
We
found
8
wt
%
optimized
enhanced
cyclability
MgSiO3,
dominant
composition,
can
be
homogeneously
mixed
with
silicon
clusters,
preventing
their
aggregation
during
suppressing
void
formation.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 26, 2024
Abstract
SiO
x
with
high
theoretical
capacity
is
regarded
as
a
promising
high‐performance
anode
material
for
lithium‐ion
batteries.
The
main
problem
the
dramatic
volume
expansion
after
lithiation
and
inherent
poor
conductivity.
Tackling
these
problems,
extensive
strategies
are
proposed
‐based
materials
in
order
to
pursue
initial
Coulombic
efficiency,
reversible
capacity,
long
cycle
stability.
In
this
review,
lithium
storage
mechanism,
merits,
disadvantages
of
will
be
introduced
detail.
Significant
progress
about
recent
years
their
detailed
summarized.
Finally,
challenges
potential
solutions
development
application
proposed.
This
review
aims
offer
reference
research
associated
good
guide
further
improvements
materials.
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(27)
Published: Feb. 2, 2024
Abstract
Grafted
biopolymer
binders
are
demonstrated
to
improve
the
processability
and
cycling
stability
of
silicon
(Si)
nanoparticle
anodes.
However,
there
is
little
systematical
exploration
regarding
relationship
between
grafting
density
performance
grafted
binder
for
Si
anodes,
especially
when
particles
exceed
critical
breaking
size.
Herein,
a
series
guar
gum
polyacrylamide
(GP)
with
different
densities
designed
prepared
determine
optimal
maximizing
electrochemical
submicroparticle
(SiSMP)
Among
various
GP
binders,
GP5
recommended
demonstrates
strongest
adhesion
strength,
best
mechanical
properties,
highest
intrinsic
ionic
conductivity.
These
characteristics
enable
SiSMP
electrodes
sustain
electrode
integrity
accelerate
lithium‐ion
transport
kinetics
during
cycling,
resulting
in
high
capacity
stable
cyclability.
The
superior
role
enabling
robust
structure
interface
revealed
through
PeakForce
atomic
force
microscopy
situ
differential
mass
spectrometry.
Furthermore,
cyclabilities
high‐loading
SiSMP@GP5
ultralow
content
(1
wt%)
at
areal
as
well
good
cyclability
Ah‐level
LiNi
0.8
Co
0.1
Mn
O
2
/SiSMP@GP5
pouch
cell
strongly
confirms
practical
viability
binder.
Advanced Powder Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(4), P. 100200 - 100200
Published: March 26, 2024
Silicon
is
considered
one
of
the
most
promising
anode
materials
owing
to
its
high
theoretical
energy
density,
however,
volume
expansion/contraction
during
electrochemical
lithiation/delithiation
cycles
leads
instability
solid
electrolyte
interphase
(SEI),
which
ultimately
results
in
capacity
degradation.
Herein,
local
stress
and
deformation
evolution
status
an
SEI
layer
on
particle
are
investigated
through
a
quantitative
electrochemical-mechanical
model.
The
impacts
structural
uniformity,
mechanical
strength,
operating
conditions
stability
detail.
simulation
demonstrate
that
when
silicon
radius
decreases
from
800
nm
600
400
nm,
failure
time
increases
129%
165%,
respectively,
original
time;
When
defect
depth
ratio
reduced
0.6
0.4
0.2,
174%
237%,
respectively;
For
discharge
rate,
extended
134%
239%
at
0.2
C
0.3
C,
compared
with
0.1
C.
This
work
provides
insight
into
rational
design
stable
layers
sheds
light
possible
methods
for
constructing
silicon-based
lithium-ion
batteries
longer
cycling
lives.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
32(7)
Published: Nov. 5, 2021
Abstract
The
rapid
and
reversible
lithiation/delithiation
of
silicon
materials
remains
a
challenging
yet
marvelous
goal.
Herein,
harnessing
the
“nanoporous
to
compact”
gradient
design,
dual‐film
consisting
flexible
porous
zincone
rigid
compact
TiO
2
(zincone/TiO
)
is
controllably
deposited
onto
electrode
using
molecular
layer
deposition
atomic
techniques.
This
can
tailor
stress
ionic
diffusion
kinetics
for
anodes.
That
is,
elastic
acts
as
buffer
dissipate
inner
through
deformation
pores,
while
(≈5
nm)
provides
particles
satisfying
mechanical
strength
protects
from
engulfing
by
solid
electrolyte
interphase.
density
functional
theory
galvanostatic
intermittent
titration
technique
results
indicate
fast
Li
+
in
Si@zincone/TiO
electrode,
resulting
high
initial
Coulombic
efficiency
81.9%
an
advantageous
rate
capability
1224
mAh
g
−1
at
4
A
.
More
importantly,
low
capacity‐fading
only
0.051%
per
cycle
be
achieved
(discharge
capacity
753
after
1000
cycles).
Additionally,
fractal
verifies
undergoes
gentle
evolutions
during
cycling
with
box
dimension
(
D
B
1.73.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
13(44), P. 52202 - 52214
Published: Nov. 2, 2021
SiOx
(x
≈
1)
is
one
of
the
most
promising
anode
materials
for
application
in
secondary
lithium-ion
batteries
because
its
high
theoretical
capacity.
Despite
this
merit,
has
a
poor
initial
Coulombic
efficiency,
which
impedes
widespread
use.
To
overcome
limitation,
work,
we
successfully
demonstrate
novel
synthesis
Mg-doped
via
mass-producible
physical
vapor
deposition
method.
The
solid-state
reaction
between
Mg
and
produces
Si
electrochemically
inert
magnesium
silicate,
thus
increasing
efficiency.
doping
concentration
determines
phase
silicate
domains,
size
heterogeneity
these
two
domains.
Detailed
electron
microscopy
synchrotron-based
analysis
revealed
that
nanoscale
homogeneity
silicates
driven
by
cycling
significantly
affected
lifetime.
We
found
8
wt
%
optimized
enhanced
cyclability
MgSiO3,
dominant
composition,
can
be
homogeneously
mixed
with
silicon
clusters,
preventing
their
aggregation
during
suppressing
void
formation.