Research Progress in Cycle Stability of Silicon Based Li-Ion Battery Anodes

Authors

Ze-liang GUO, State Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China;
Hui WU, State Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China;Follow

Corresponding Author

Hui WU(huiwu@tsinghua.edu.cn)

Abstract

Silicon(Si), with the highest specific capacity currently known, is a promising anode material for Li-ion battery. However, in the charging and discharging process, with Li atoms inserting into and breaking out of the Si crystal lattices, the Si anode undergoes enormous volume expansion and contraction, ending in pulverization. The fact that the specific capacity of bulk Si anodes drop quickly is a challenging problem. In this review, we summarize recent progresses in Si anode. We concern about the nanostructure of silicon, cooperation of silicon with other additives and macrostructure design of anodes. We discuss strengths and shortcomings of different methods, considering both electrochemical performance and mass production feasibility.

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Keywords

lithium-ion battery, silicon anode, nanostructure, cycle life, solid electrolyte interface

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.13208/j.electrochem.160546

Publication Date

2016-10-28

Online Available Date

2016-09-28

Revised Date

2016-09-28

Received Date

2016-05-30

Recommended Citation

Ze-liang GUO, Hui WU. Research Progress in Cycle Stability of Silicon Based Li-Ion Battery Anodes[J]. Journal of Electrochemistry, 2016 , 22(5): 499-512.
DOI: 10.13208/j.electrochem.160546
Available at: https://jelectrochem.xmu.edu.cn/journal/vol22/iss5/7

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