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Effects of macrostructure of carbon support in preparation of C/Six/C anode materials for lithium-ion batteries via silane decomposition

  • Carbon Letters
  • Abbr : Carbon Lett.
  • 2024, 34(9), pp.2305-2316
  • DOI : 10.1007/s42823-024-00756-8
  • Publisher : Korean Carbon Society
  • Research Area : Natural Science > Natural Science General > Other Natural Sciences General
  • Received : April 17, 2024
  • Accepted : May 28, 2024
  • Published : December 5, 2024

Kim Kyeong Nan 1 Kang Seok Chang 1 seosangwan 1 Seo Deok Jae 1 Im Ji Sun 1 Lee Soo Hong 1 Seog Jong Yeul 1

1한국화학연구원

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ABSTRACT

Si-based anodes are promising alternatives to graphite owing to their high capacities. However, their practical application is hindered by severe volume expansion during cycling. Herein, we propose employing a carbon support to address this challenge and utilize Si-based anode materials for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Specifically, carbon supports with various pore structures were prepared through KOH and NaOH activation of the pitch. In addition, Si was deposited into the carbon support pores via SiH4 chemical vapor deposition (CVD), and to enhance the conductivity and mechanical stability, a carbon coating was applied via CH4 CVD. The electrochemical performance of the C/Si/C composites was assessed, providing insights into their capacity retention rates, cycling stability, rate capability, and lithium-ion diffusion coefficients. Notably, the macrostructure of the carbon support differed significantly depending on the activation agent used. More importantly, the macrostructure of the carbon support significantly affected the Si deposition behavior and enhanced the stability by mitigating the volume expansion of the Si particles. This study elucidated the crucial role of the macrostructure of carbon supports in optimizing Si-based anode materials for LIBs, providing valuable guidance for the design and development of high-performance energy-storage systems.

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