Exploring the practical applications of silicon anodes: a review of silicon-based composites for lithium-ion batteries

Preparation of a Flexible Reduced Graphene Oxide-Si Composite Film and Its Application in High-Performance Lithium Ion Batteries

“…In the past few years, a significant number of achievements have been proposed to overcome the drawbacks of Si as anode materials. Moreover, several reviews have explored the development of Si anode materials for LIBs from different perspectives [18]. Some Crystals 2023, 13, 547 2 of 13 studies have proved Si with smaller diameters, such as nanowires [19,20] nanorods [21,22], and nanotubes [23,24] can reduce the distance between charge and ion transport, thereby enhancing the battery's performance [25][26][27][28].…”

Insights into Chemical Prelithiation of SiOx/Graphite Composite Anodes through Scanning Electron Microscope Imaging

“…10 Researchers typically synthesize nanostructured silicon materials or reduce the amount of active materials to improve ICE and cycling life. 9 We developed a graphene-coated SiO x (D-SiO x @G) 11 and graphite composite anode to increase ICE and capacity in our previous work on silicon anodes. Approximately 95 wt % of the active material was used to prepare the anode electrode.…”

“…Microstructural changes in silicon-based anodes cause macrostructural deformation and battery failure . Researchers typically synthesize nanostructured silicon materials or reduce the amount of active materials to improve ICE and cycling life . We developed a graphene-coated SiO x (D-SiO x @G) and graphite composite anode to increase ICE and capacity in our previous work on silicon anodes.…”

“…High-performance lithium-ion batteries have become indispensable energy storage devices for various applications ranging from earbuds to the power grid. − Graphite is currently the most widely used anode material in LIBs; however, the initial irreversible capacity loss is typically greater than 8%. − The initial irreversible capacity loss for silicon-based and other anodes with higher specific capacities exceeds 20% and can reach as high as 40%. − Several processes consume active lithium coming from the cathode and reduce the battery’s available gravimetric or volumetric capacity densities during the initial cycle for the anode (Scheme a). These processes include SEI layer formation (Scheme d), side reactions between the active material and electrolyte, deactivation of lithiated anode particles due to volume change and delamination, or irreversible lithium deposition .…”

Low-temperature electrolytes based on linear carboxylic ester co-solvents for SiOx/graphite composite anodes

“…The application of SiO x /graphite composite anodes boosts the development and commercialization of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) with high energy density and low cost. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7] However, the poor performance of SiO x /graphite-based LIBs at low temperatures severely hampered their large-scale applications. As an indispensable component in LIBs, the electrolyte plays a signicant role in improving the low-temperature performance of SiO x /graphite-based LIBs.…”