Nano-Micro Letters (Apr 2024)

Innovative Solutions for High-Performance Silicon Anodes in Lithium-Ion Batteries: Overcoming Challenges and Real-World Applications

  • Mustafa Khan,
  • Suxia Yan,
  • Mujahid Ali,
  • Faisal Mahmood,
  • Yang Zheng,
  • Guochun Li,
  • Junfeng Liu,
  • Xiaohui Song,
  • Yong Wang

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40820-024-01388-3
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 16, no. 1
pp. 1 – 44

Abstract

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Highlights Si/C Composite and Nanostructure Engineering: Advanced Si/C composites and multidimensional nanostructures address key challenges in silicon anodes, like volume expansion and unstable SEI, enhancing LIBs performance. Artificial SEI, Prelithiation, and Binders: Focus on stable artificial SEI layers, efficient prelithiation, and cutting-edge binders to improve Coulombic efficiency and reduce capacity loss, enhancing Si anode durability and efficiency. Real-World Application and Scalability: Analysis of these strategies highlights scalability and commercial viability, transitioning Si-anode technologies to practical, high-performance LIBs applications.

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