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Lithium-silicon alloy materials in lithium batteries

Silicon (Si) is one of the most promising anode materials for the next generation of lithium-ion battery (LIB) due to its high specific capacity, low lithiation potential, and natural …

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Is silicon a promising anode material for a lithium-ion battery?

The challenge and directions for future research is proposed. Silicon (Si) is one of the most promising anode materials for the next generation of lithium-ion battery (LIB) due to its high specific capacity, low lithiation potential, and natural abundance.

What materials can be used for lithium ion batteries?

Additionally, researchers are actively exploring a range of novel materials, including silicon (Si), tin oxide (SnO₂), iron oxide (Fe₂O₃), copper oxide (CuO), and cobalt oxide (Co₃O₄), which are being specifically developed as potential anode materials for lithium-ion batteries with high energy density. , , , , .

What are lithium-ion batteries?

1. Introduction Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have been widely investigated as energy storage solutions for intermittent energy sources (e.g., wind and sun) and as the main power source for mobile technologies such as computers, communication devices, consumer electronics, and electric vehicles [, , ].

Which anode materials can increase the energy density of Li-ion batteries?

Silicon and its oxides remain the most promising and alternative anode materials for increasing the energy density of Li-ion batteries (LIBs) due to their high theoretical specific capacity and suitable operating voltage.

Why is Li-Si a lithiated lithium ion battery?

Furthermore, the scalability of Li-Si production enhances its incorporation into current battery manufacturing processes, thus easing the shift towards advanced lithium-ion batteries with improved pre-lithiation capabilities. Considering the nature of Li-Si as lithiated Si, it can function both as the electrode and the pre-lithiation agent.

Why is reactivity a problem in lithium-ion batteries?

Furthermore, the intrinsic reactivity of specific alloying materials, such as aluminum, towards electrolyte components can exacerbate SEI instability and compromise the safety of the cell , , . The resolution of these issues is vital for the effective integration of Li-alloy anodes in advanced lithium-ion battery systems.

Tailoring the structure of silicon-based materials for lithium-ion ...

Silicon (Si) is one of the most promising anode materials for the next generation of lithium-ion battery (LIB) due to its high specific capacity, low lithiation potential, and natural …

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Exploring silicon nanoparticles and nanographite-based anodes …

This study investigates the performance of silicon nanoparticles (Si NPs) and silicon nanographite (SiNG) composite-based anodes for lithium-ion batteries (LiBs). Si offers a promising alternative to traditional graphite anodes due to its higher theoretical capacity, despite encountering challenges such as volume expansion, pulverization, and the formation of a solid …

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Review of silicon-based alloys for lithium-ion battery …

Silicon (Si) is widely considered to be the most attractive candidate anode material for use in next-generation high-energy-density lithium (Li)-ion batteries (LIBs) because it has a high theoretical gravimetric Li storage …

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Anode performance of lithium–silicon alloy prepared by …

Machida et al. studied lithium silicides (Li 4.4 Si and Li 4.4 Ge x Si 1− x) synthesized by mechanical alloying as new candidates for anode materials in order to utilize inorganic electrolytes in all-solid-state lithium batteries. 7, 10, 25) They investigated lithium extraction/insertion characteristics and showed the potential of these silicides as anode …

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Review of silicon-based alloys for lithium-ion battery anodes

Silicon (Si) is widely considered to be the most attractive candidate anode material for use in next-generation high-energy-density lithium (Li)-ion batteries (LIBs) because it has a high...

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Li-Rich Li-Si Alloy As A Lithium-Containing Negative Electrode Material ...

In this work, the feasibility of Li-rich Li-Si alloy is examined as a lithium-containing negative electrode material. Li-rich Li-Si alloy is prepared by the melt-solidification of...

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Recent advances in silicon-based composite anodes modified by …

In this review, we systematically summarize the reported strategies and modification methods for the synthesis of MOFs coupled with silicon-based materials and …

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Constructing Pure Si Anodes for Advanced Lithium Batteries

Silicon (Si) has emerged as an alternative anode material for next-generation batteries due to its high theoretical capacity (3579 mAh g –1 for Li 15 Si 4) and low operating voltage (<0.4 V …

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Lithium-rich alloy as stable lithium metal composite anode for lithium …

Li-rich Li–B alloys have been used as anode materials for Li–S batteries to store Li metal in a 3D Li 7 B 6 fiber scaffold gap, achieving a stable composite Li metal electrode [63]. As shown in Fig. 6 a, the Li-rich Li–B alloy contains a fibrillar network framework of Li 7 B 6 and metallic Li, which is a typical two-phase composite Li metal electrode. Li–B alloy with excess …

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Constructing Pure Si Anodes for Advanced Lithium Batteries

Silicon (Si) has emerged as an alternative anode material for next-generation batteries due to its high theoretical capacity (3579 mAh g –1 for Li 15 Si 4) and low operating voltage (<0.4 V versus Li/Li +), offering much higher energy density than that of conventional graphite anodes.

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Review of silicon-based alloys for lithium-ion battery …

Silicon (Si) is widely considered to be the most attractive candidate anode material for use in next-generation high-energy-density lithium (Li)-ion batteries (LIBs) because it has a high...

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The recent advancements in lithium-silicon alloy for next …

Li-Si materials have great potential in battery applications due to their high-capacity properties, utilizing both lithium and silicon. This review provides an overview of the progress made in the synthesis and utilization of Li-Si as anodes, as well as artificial SEI and additives in LIBs, Li-air, Li-S, and solid-state batteries.

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Silicon Anode Design for Lithium-Ion Batteries: Progress and ...

Advanced Micro/Nanostructure Silicon-Based Anode Materials for High-Energy Lithium-Ion Batteries: From Liquid- to Solid-State Batteries. Energy & Fuels 2024, 38 (9), 7693-7732. https://doi /10.1021/acs.energyfuels.4c00633. Josefine D. McBrayer, Noah B. Schorr, Mila Nhu Lam, Melissa L. Meyerson, Katharine L. Harrison, Shelley D. Minteer.

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Microstructure Engineered Silicon Alloy Anodes for Lithium‐Ion ...

Due to the high theoretical lithium storage capacity and moderate voltage platform, silicon is expected to substitute graphite and serves as the most promising anode material for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). However, substantial volume change during cycling subjects the silicon anode to electrode pulverization and conductive network ...

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Si-based Anode Lithium-Ion Batteries: A ...

Si-based anode materials offer significant advantages, such as high specific capacity, low voltage platform, environmental friendliness, and abundant resources, making them highly promising candidates to replace graphite anodes in the next generation of high specific energy lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). However, the commercialization of Si ...

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Microstructure Engineered Silicon Alloy Anodes for …

Due to the high theoretical lithium storage capacity and moderate voltage platform, silicon is expected to substitute graphite and serves as the most promising anode material for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). …

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Review of silicon-based alloys for lithium-ion battery anodes

Silicon (Si) is widely considered to be the most attractive candidate anode material for use in next-generation high-energy-density lithium (Li)-ion batteries (LIBs) because it has a high theoretical gravimetric Li storage capacity, relatively low lithiation voltage, and abundant resources.

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Electrochemical behavior of elemental alloy anodes in solid-state batteries

Lithium alloy anodes in the form of dense foils offer significant potential advantages over lithium metal and particulate alloy anodes for solid-state batteries (SSBs). However, the reaction and degradation mechanisms of dense alloy anodes remain largely unexplored. Here, we investigate the electrochemical lithiation/delithiation behavior of 12 …

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Silicon Anode Design for Lithium-Ion Batteries: …

Advanced Micro/Nanostructure Silicon-Based Anode Materials for High-Energy Lithium-Ion Batteries: From Liquid- to Solid-State Batteries. Energy & Fuels 2024, 38 (9), 7693-7732. …

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Si-based Anode Lithium-Ion Batteries: A ...

Si-based anode materials offer significant advantages, such as high specific capacity, low voltage platform, environmental friendliness, and abundant resources, making them highly promising candidates to replace …

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Advancements in Lithium–Oxygen Batteries: A …

Under an Ar atmosphere, silicon and lithium powders are ball-milled into lithium–silicon alloy powder, directly used as the anode in Li–O 2 batteries. The extended lifespan of batteries containing commercial silicon can …

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Recent advances of silicon-based solid-state lithium-ion batteries ...

Alloy anode materials such as Si [26], Sn [27] and Al [28] can store more lithium per unit mass and volume than conventional graphite anode. Among of them, the Si-based anodes possess highest theoretical specific capacity (3579 mAh g −1, Li 15 Si 4 ), suitable lithiation potential (∼0.4 V vs. Li/Li + ) and earth-abundance [ 7 ].

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Anode performance of lithium–silicon alloy prepared by …

Anode performance of lithium–silicon alloy prepared by mechanical alloying for use in all-solid-state lithium secondary batteries Hye Won Park1, Jung-Hoon Song2, Heekyu Choi3, Joo Sung Jin1, and Hyung-Tae Lim1* 1School of Materials Science and Engineering, Changwon National University, Changwon, Gyeongnam 641-773, Republic of Korea …

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Recent advances in silicon-based composite anodes modified by …

In this review, we systematically summarize the reported strategies and modification methods for the synthesis of MOFs coupled with silicon-based materials and discussed their electrochemical performance as anode material in lithium-ion batteries. Combining MOFs materials with silicon-based materials can bring out the advantages of each, thus ...

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Li-Rich Li-Si Alloy As A Lithium-Containing Negative …

In this work, the feasibility of Li-rich Li-Si alloy is examined as a lithium-containing negative electrode material. Li-rich Li-Si alloy is prepared by the melt-solidification of...

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Tailoring the structure of silicon-based materials for lithium-ion ...

Silicon (Si) is one of the most promising anode materials for the next generation of lithium-ion battery (LIB) due to its high specific capacity, low lithiation potential, and natural abundance. However, the huge variation in volume during the storage of lithium, along with the low conductivity of element, are the main factors hindering its ...

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Yolk-shell silicon/carbon composites prepared from aluminum-silicon …

Yolk-shell silicon/carbon composites prepared from aluminum-silicon alloy as anode materials for lithium-ion batteries. Original Paper; Published: 08 March 2021; Volume 27, pages 1939–1948, (2021) Cite this article; Download PDF. Ionics Aims and scope Submit manuscript Yolk-shell silicon/carbon composites prepared from aluminum-silicon alloy as …

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Recent research progress of alloy-containing lithium anodes in lithium ...

Lithium metal is regarded as one of the most ideal anode materials for next-generation batteries, due to its high theoretical capacity of 3860 mAh g −1 and low redox potential (−3.04 V vs standard hydrogen electrode). However, practical applications of lithium anodes are impeded by the uncontrollable growth of lithium dendrite and continuous reactions between …

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Silicon-based lithium-ion battery anodes and their application in …

Currently, most of the commercially available lithium-ion batteries use graphite as an anode (372 mAh g − 1) and lithium doped metal oxides (e.g., lithium cobalt, nickel, manganese oxides) or lithium salts (e.g., lithium iron phosphate) with specific capacities less than 200 mAh g − 1 as a cathode. 4 To increase the energy and power densities, the alloy-type anodes have …

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