Constructing the bonding between conductive agents and active materials/binders stabilizes silicon anode in Lithium-ion batteries

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Robust MXene adding enables the stable interface of silicon anodes for high-performance Li-ion batteries

Jie Tang et al.

Summary: In this study, MXene nanosheets are used as conductive additives to improve the capacity and cycle performance of silicon anodes, while inhibiting the generation of dead silicon.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2023)

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A Unique Structure of Highly Stable Interphase and Self-Consistent Stress Distribution Radial-Gradient Porous for Silicon Anode

Zhiwei Yang et al.

Summary: Stress failure and continued growth of the solid electrolyte interface are the main factors contributing to the failure of lithium-ion batteries with silicon (Si) anode. A core-shell gradient porous structure with a high-strength core and a high-porosity shell is proposed to address these issues, improving the stability and cycling performance of Si-based anode materials.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2022)

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High-Performance Microsized Si Anodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries: Insights into the Polymer Configuration Conversion Mechanism

Qiyu Wang et al.

Summary: A composite microsized Si anode is synthesized by constructing a unique polymer at a Si/C surface, which overcomes the challenges of poor electrical conductivity, serious volume expansion, and unstable solid electrolyte interface. The anode exhibits stable electrochemical performances and high capacity.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2022)

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Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

A Review on Recent Advances for Boosting Initial Coulombic Efficiency of Silicon Anodic Lithium Ion batteries

Lin Sun et al.

Summary: This review comprehensively examines recent advances in improving the initial Coulombic efficiency (ICE) of SLIBs, categorizing strategies into aspects such as structure regulation, prelithiation, interfacial design, binder design, and electrolyte additives. By highlighting and discussing the merits and challenges of various approaches, valuable insights into the rational design and development of state-of-the-art techniques to address the deteriorative issue of low ICE in SLIBs are provided. Conclusions and future promising research prospects for enhancing the ICE of SLIBs are proposed at the end.

SMALL (2022)

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Enhanced ion conductivity and electrode-electrolyte interphase stability of porous Si anodes enabled by silicon nitride nanocoating for high-performance Li-ion batteries

Shixiong Mei et al.

Summary: The study reports the use of SiN-coated porous Si as a high-performance anode for lithium-ion batteries. The SiN coating prevents volume expansion and pulverization, and also provides mechanical protection and accelerated ion transport, resulting in high capacity and stable performance.

JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY (2022)

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An encapsulating lithium-polysulfide electrolyte for lithium-sulfur batteries

Li-Peng Hou et al.

Summary: This study proposes an encapsulating LiPS electrolyte (EPSE) to suppress parasitic reactions between lithium metal anodes and soluble LiPS based on a nano-heterogeneous solvation structure design. The addition of reduction-stable DIPS in the outer solvent shell significantly inhibits the parasitic reactions between encapsulated LiPS and lithium metal. Experimental results show that a lithium-sulfur battery with EPSE can undergo 103 cycles under demanding conditions.

CHEM (2022)

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Interface-Adaptive Binder Enabled by Supramolecular Interactions for High-Capacity Si/C Composite Anodes in Lithium-Ion Batteries

Linlin Hu et al.

Summary: A novel interface-adaptive triblock polymer binder is proposed in this study, which improves the particle affinity and binder spreadability of Si and graphite particles through supramolecular interactions. By enhancing the interfacial interactions, the electrode interface is effectively stabilized and side reactions are minimized, resulting in a high reversible capacity and cycling stability for Si/C anodes.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2022)

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Vertically Aligned MXene Nanosheet Arrays for High-Rate Lithium Metal Anodes

Qian Chen et al.

Summary: In this study, vertically aligned Ti3C2Tx MXene nanosheet arrays were used to regulate Li metal nucleation and deposition, resulting in high Coulombic efficiencies and stability.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2022)

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Article Chemistry, Applied

Interfacial nitrogen engineering of robust silicon/MXene anode toward high energy solid-state lithium-ion batteries

Xiang Han et al.

Summary: This study presents a self-integrated and monolithic Si/MXene electrode structure with interfacial nitrogen engineering. The engineered interface enhances mechanical adhesion and lithium ion transportation, resulting in high-rate performance and stable cycling. This concept holds great significance for the development of solid-state batteries.

JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY (2022)

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Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Establishing a Resilient Conductive Binding Network for Si-Based Anodes via Molecular Engineering

Shiming Chen et al.

Summary: The article introduces the key role of binders in maintaining the integrity of the conductive network in high-capacity silicon-based anodes and systematically summarizes the optimization strategies and design principles to achieve a robust conductive network.

ACCOUNTS OF CHEMICAL RESEARCH (2022)

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Solid Carbon Spheres with Interconnected Open Pore Channels Enabling High-Efficient Polysulfide Conversion for High-Rate Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

Ya Song et al.

Summary: This study develops solid but porous carbon spheres as a host material for the S cathode of lithium-sulfur batteries, enabling high sulfur loading and ample cathode/electrolyte contact area. The interconnected open pore channels significantly shorten the ion/electron transport pathways, leading to high-performance Li-S batteries.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2022)

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Article Chemistry, Physical

An Ion-Conductive Grafted Polymeric Binder with Practical Loading for Silicon Anode with High Interfacial Stability in Lithium-Ion Batteries

Zeheng Li et al.

Summary: In this study, a stress-distribution binder called GG-g-PAM is developed to dissipate mechanical stress and enhance cycling performance of silicon anodes. The GG-g-PAM binder exhibits high ionic conductivity and facilitates lithium-ion diffusion by providing lithium complexation sites. The binder shows promising potential for practical applications in silicon anode-based batteries.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2022)

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Article Chemistry, Physical

High-areal-capacity of micron-sized silicon anodes in lithium-ion batteries by using wrinkled-multilayered-graphenes

Min Seok Kang et al.

Summary: A simple and scalable method utilizing commercially available Si microparticles with wrinkled-multilayered-graphenes (Si-WMGs) has been demonstrated for high-areal-capacity lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). The Si-WMG electrodes show high initial areal capacities, outstanding long-term stability, and practical applicability. This approach has the potential for use in other high-areal-capacity LIBs electrodes with a large volume change and high mass-loading.

ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS (2022)

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Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Microscale Silicon-Based Anodes: Fundamental Understanding and Industrial Prospects for Practical High-Energy Lithium-Ion Batteries

Guanjia Zhu et al.

Summary: This review discusses the challenges in bridging the gap between industrial application and scientific research in Si-based batteries. Microscale design of Si-based electrodes with densified microstructure is seen as a key solution. Additionally, practical metrics and improvement strategies beyond active material are explored.

ACS NANO (2021)

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Article Chemistry, Applied

N-doped porous carbon nanofibers sheathed pumpkin-like Si/C composites as free-standing anodes for lithium-ion batteries

Yanfei Zeng et al.

Summary: The use of free-standing Si/C-ZIF-8/CNFs electrodes can achieve high capacity and good cycling performance. This study provides a new pathway for the development of high-performance silicon-based anodes.

JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY (2021)

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Binary Network of Conductive Elastic Polymer Constraining Nanosilicon for a High-Performance Lithium-Ion Battery

Yongxiang Su et al.

Summary: A multifunctional polymeric binder synthesized from conducting polymer and stretchable polymer is capable of forming a three-dimensional network beneficial for electron transfer and mechanical stability, while also being elastic and adhesive to accommodate the huge volume change of silicon. This binder, with high conductivity, elasticity, and self-healing properties, shows enhanced cycling stability and rate performance for nanosilicon anode, making it a promising option for high performance lithium-ion batteries.

ACS NANO (2021)

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Article Engineering, Environmental

Fabrication of MXene/PEI functionalized sodium alginate aerogel and its excellent adsorption behavior for Cr(VI) and Congo Red from aqueous solution

Yilin Feng et al.

Summary: The MXene/PEI modified sodium alginate aerogel (MPA) showed excellent adsorption capacity for both Cr(VI) and Congo Red, with strong mechanical strength and antibacterial properties, making it suitable for wide applications in water treatment.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2021)

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Article Energy & Fuels

Calendar aging of silicon-containing batteries

Josefine D. McBrayer et al.

Summary: Silicon-containing batteries are gaining popularity in the mass market, but the calendar aging behaviors of silicon anodes have not been well studied. Researchers are discussing the challenges surrounding the long-term stability of silicon anodes for lithium-ion batteries, especially in high-energy batteries for automotive applications. Future research should focus on assessing and mitigating the time-dependent degradation of silicon-containing batteries to fully realize their benefits.

NATURE ENERGY (2021)

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Biomineralization-inspired: rapid preparation of a silicon-based composite as a high-performance lithium-ion battery anode

Runsheng Gao et al.

Summary: Silicon, as a promising material for the next-generation anode of lithium-ion batteries, can be composited with guest materials to overcome its drawbacks of large volume fluctuation and poor electrical conduction. A facile and efficient biomineralization strategy was applied to prepare an editable Si composite precursor within 30 seconds, leading to a high-performance carbon-coated Si composite electrode with excellent rate capability and capacity retention for long-term cycling. This approach provides a new choice to rapidly synthesize diverse electrodes for high-performance lithium-ion batteries.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2021)

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Accommodation of Silicon in an Interconnected Copper Network for Robust Li-Ion Storage

Yanyan Liu et al.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2020)

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MXene Frameworks Promote the Growth and Stability of LiF-Rich Solid-Electrolyte Interphases on Silicon Nanoparticle Bundles

Yuantao Yan et al.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2020)

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Ti3C2Tx MXene Nanosheets as a Robust and Conductive Tight on Si Anodes Significantly Enhance Electrochemical Lithium Storage Performance

Mengting Xia et al.

ACS NANO (2020)

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Electrolyte design for LiF-rich solid-electrolyte interfaces to enable high-performance microsized alloy anodes for batteries

Ji Chen et al.

NATURE ENERGY (2020)

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A Review of the Design of Advanced Binders for High-Performance Batteries

Feng Zou et al.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2020)

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Recent progress of advanced anode materials of lithium-ion batteries

Hui Cheng et al.

Journal of Energy Chemistry (2020)

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Two-Dimensional Silicon/Carbon from Commercial Alloy and CO2 for Lithium Storage and Flexible Ti3C2Tx MXene-Based Lithium-Metal Batteries

Yongling An et al.

ACS NANO (2020)

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Minimizing two-dimensional Ti3C2Tx MXene nanosheet loading in carbon-free silicon anodes

Kasturi T. Sarang et al.

NANOSCALE (2020)

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Guidelines and trends for next-generation rechargeable lithium and lithium-ion batteries

Feixiang Wu et al.

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High capacity silicon anodes enabled by MXene viscous aqueous ink

Chuanfang (John) Zhang et al.

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Adhesion of two-dimensional titanium carbides (MXenes) and graphene to silicon

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High areal capacity battery electrodes enabled by segregated nanotube networks

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Fast Gelation of Ti3C2Tx MXene Initiated by Metal Ions

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Chitosan-g-Poly(acrylic acid) Copolymer and Its Sodium Salt as Stabilized Aqueous Binders for Silicon Anodes in Lithium-Ion Batteries

Yang Gao et al.

ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING (2019)

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Interweaving 3D Network Binder for High-Areal-Capacity Si Anode through Combined Hard and Soft Polymers

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Yolk@Shell SiOx/C microspheres with semi-graphitic carbon coating on the exterior and interior surfaces for durable lithium storage

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Agglomeration Mechanism and a Protective Role of Al2O3 for Prolonged Cycle Life of Si Anode in Lithium-Ion Batteries

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Crosslinked Chitosan Networks as Binders for Silicon/Graphite Composite Electrodes in Li-Ion Batteries

Xiuyun Zhao et al.

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Silicon Composite Electrodes with Dynamic Ionic Bonding

Sen Kang et al.

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Polydopamine Wrapping Silicon Cross-linked with Polyacrylic Acid as High-Performance Anode for Lithium-Ion Batteries

Yitian Bie et al.

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A honeycomb-cobweb inspired hierarchical core-shell structure design for electrospun silicon/carbon fibers as lithium-ion battery anodes

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