High rate capability pure Sn-based nano-architectured electrode assembly for rechargeable lithium batteries

New high surface area nano-architectured copper current collectors have been designed based on simple electrodeposition method. The nano-architectured electrode design not only increases the effective surface area of the electrode but it is also very suitable for sustaining the mechanical and structural strain during electrochemical reaction. In this work, a nano-architectured Sn anode for Li-ion battery, based on Li-Sn alloying reaction, delivers very high cycle life and good power performance compared to planar tin films. This electrode could be successfully used in the field of 3D microbatteries. (C) 2008 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.