Abstract
Core-shell structured nano-Si/C (n-Si/C) anode material for Li ion batteries was prepared by substrate induced coagulation (SIC) method with nano-Si (n-Si) as core component and amorphous carbon as shell. The electronic conducting amorphous carbon shell of 5-10nm thickness which connected each n-Si particle like frog spawn shape not only buffered volume expansion of Si particles during the cycling but also acted as an electrical conducting pathway. This n-Si/C core-shell structured electrode showed a highly reversible capacity c.a. 1800mAhg-1 over 50 cycles, superior rate capability and good cycle retention.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 201-205 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Electrochimica Acta |
Volume | 71 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 1 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Anode materials
- Core-shell structure
- Lithium batteries
- Silicon
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Chemical Engineering(all)
- Electrochemistry