A review on silicon nanowire-based anodes for next-generation high-performance lithium-ion batteries from a material-based perspective

Yang, Yang; Yuan, Wei; Kang, Wenquan; Ye, Yintong; Pan, Qiqi; Zhang, Xiaoqing; Ke, Yuzhi; Wang, Chun; Qiu, Zhiqiang; Tang, Yong

doi:10.1039/c9se01165j

Cited by 120 publications

(81 citation statements)

References 124 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…[169,170] Si nanowire arrays can be engineered to provide sufficient space between each other to accommodate the volume changes experienced during lithiation, and can provide a rapid pathway for efficient ion and electron transfer. [171] Additionally, Si NWs can ensure robust electrical contact by being grown directly on top of the current collector, eliminating the need for conductive additives and binders. [172] Similar to Si nanoparticles, a combination of computational and experimental results have predicted that below a critical diameter of 300 nm, Si NWs would not pulverize during the lithiation/delithiation process.…”

Section: Nanostructuresmentioning

confidence: 99%

Recent Advances in Silicon‐Based Electrodes: From Fundamental Research toward Practical Applications

et al. 2021

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

Section: Nanostructuresmentioning

confidence: 99%

Recent Advances in Silicon‐Based Electrodes: From Fundamental Research toward Practical Applications

et al. 2021

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…In this phase, two processes are taking place: the formation of the SEI film on the surface of Si-NWs and the formation of the lithium/silicon alloy. The latter occurs in a two-phase region in which crystalline silicon is lithiated and a partial amorphous lithiated silicon is formed [9,46,47].…”

Section: And 3(b) and Figures 3(c) And 3(d)mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…To overcome these disadvantages, great effort has been aimed at the investigation of alternative silicon structures. In this context, silicon nanoparticles [6,7], silicon nanowires/nanotubes [8][9][10], nanosheets [11][12][13], nanofilms [14], and 3D porous structures [15,16] have been intensely studied to improve the anode performance significantly. At the same time, extensive research has been carried out to combine the silicon nanostructures with different carbon materials [17,18] such as amorphous carbon [19], conductive carbon black [20], carbon nanotubes [21], and graphene [22,23].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The CVD method is widely used to grow SiNWs mainly with Au metal as the catalyst. However, its practical application is limited because of its high cost and its involvement in parasitic reactions causing the decomposition of the electrolyte or of the solvent on the SiNW surface leading to the formation of an unstable SEI layer [9,37,38]. Among the alternative catalyst materials, the use of the less expensive, Si-compatible Cu catalyst could be advantageous for growing SiNWs for LIB applications.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Electrochemical Characterization of Cu-Catalysed Si Nanowires as an Anode for Lithium-Ion Cells

Prosini

Rondino

Moreno

et al. 2020

Journal of Nanomaterials

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Silicon (Si) nanowires (NWs) grown on stainless-steel substrates by Cu-catalysed Chemical Vapour Deposition (CVD) have been prepared to be used as anodes in lithium-ion batteries. The use of NWs can overcome the problems related to the Si volume changes occurring during lithium alloying by reducing stress relaxation and preventing material fragmentation. Moreover, since the SiNWs are grown directly on the substrate, which also acts as a current collector, an excellent electrical contact is generated between the two materials without the necessity to use additional binders or conducting additives. The electrochemical performance of the SiNWs was tested in cells using lithium metal as the anode. A large irreversible capacity was observed during the first cycle and, to a lesser extent, during the second cycle. All the subsequent cycles showed good reversibility even if the coulombic efficiency did not exceed 95%, suggesting the formation of an unstable SEI film and a continuous decomposition of the electrolyte on the silicon surface. The absence of a stable SEI film was assumed responsible for a linear capacity fade observed upon cycling. On the other hand, the electrochemical characterization performed at different values of the charging current showed that SiNWs possess an exceptionally high rate capability.

show abstract

“…The anode mAterial is especially of interest. The anode mAterials commonly used in current research such as graphite‐based mAterials, [1] alloy mAterials, [2] silicon‐based mAterials, [3] partial metal oxides, [4] which mAy possess slow reaction kinetics or the excessive volume expansion/contraction during the charging/discharging processes. Consequently, obtaining a new electrode mAterial with excellent cycle performance is crucial.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Tremella‐shaped TiCN Nanosheets as Anode mAterials of Lithium‐Ion Batteries

et al. 2020

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Transition metal carbides and nitrides have attracted more and more attention as excellent mAterials in the field of electrochemical energy storage. Here, we have taken a different approach to synthesize tremella-like unique titanium carbonitride (TiCN) nanosheets by hydrothermal method and high temperature solid phase sintering. Through microscopic characterization, the final products are gathered together in the form of nanosheets or ribbons like individual petals, which creates mAny ion transports channels and voids. In addition, two different products were prepared by changing the basic conditions of the precursor. After comparing the microstructures of the two groups of products and their precursors, TiCN-5 mol was mAinly studied. In terms of electrochemical performance, TiCN-5 mol nanosheets possess higher reversible specific capacity (476mAhg À 1 after 80 cycles) and excellent coulombic efficiency (98.5 % after 80 cycles) and superior rate performance up to 5000 mAg À 1 (100 % of its capacity at 100 mAg À 1 rate) compared to TiCN-10 mol. The enhanced electrochemical performance is primarily due to the high specific surface area and low ion diffusion barrier of the TiCN nanosheets, which provides high ion electrical conductivity and plays an important role in reducing large volume expansion during prolonged cycling.

show abstract

A review on silicon nanowire-based anodes for next-generation high-performance lithium-ion batteries from a material-based perspective

Abstract: Various materials incorporated into SiNW-based anodes for LIBs through doping or compositing and their electrochemical effects are discussed.

Cited by 120 publications

References 124 publications

Recent Advances in Silicon‐Based Electrodes: From Fundamental Research toward Practical Applications

Recent Advances in Silicon‐Based Electrodes: From Fundamental Research toward Practical Applications

Electrochemical Characterization of Cu-Catalysed Si Nanowires as an Anode for Lithium-Ion Cells

Tremella‐shaped TiCN Nanosheets as Anode mAterials of Lithium‐Ion Batteries

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About