Abstract:Silicon is deemed as one of the most promising anode materials for next-generation high capacity lithium ion batteries to power electric vehicles and store intermittent energy sources. However, the large volume change and poor mechanical strength of silicon can cause electrode pulverization, loose contact with conductive additives and thus poor cycling performance. Although there is exciting advancement in cyclability using silicon nanomaterials (nanowires, nanotubes, nano-thin films, and nanoparticles), the c… Show more
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