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Sandwich-like structure C/SiOx@graphene anode material with high electrochemical performance for lithium ion batteries
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Springer Nature
Silicon suboxide (SiOx, 0 < x < 2) is recognized as one of the next-generation anode materials for high-energy-density lithium ion batteries (LIBs) due to its high theoretical specific capacity and abundant resource. However, the severe mechanical instability arising from large volume variation upon charge/discharge cycles frustrates its electrochemical performance. Here we propose a well-designed sandwich-like structure with sandwiched SiOx nanoparticles between graphene sheets and amorphous carbon-coating layer so as to improve the structural stability of SiOx anode materials during cycling. Graphene sheets and carbon layer together construct a three-dimensional conductive network around SiOx particles, which not only improves the electrode reactions kinetics, but also homogenizes local current density and thus volume variation on SiOx surface. Moreover, Si-O-C bonds between SiOx and graphene endow the strong particle adhesion on graphene sheets, which prevents SiOx peeling from graphene sheets. Owing to the synergetic effects of the structural advantages, the C/SiOx@graphene material exhibits an excellent cyclic performance such as 890 mAh/g at 0.1 C rate and 73.7% capacity retention after 100 cycles. In addition, it also delivers superior rate capability with a capacity recovery of 886 mAh/g (93.7% recovery rate) after 35 cycles of ascending steps at current range of 0.1-5 C and finally back to 0.1 C. This study provides a novel strategy to improve the structural stability of high-capacity anode materials for lithium/sodium ion batteries.
NSTL
Springer Nature
