Lithium-ion batteries are widely used throughout the world for portable electronic devices
and mobile phones and show great potential for more demanding applications like electric …

Silicon monoxide is a promising alternative anode material due to its much higher capacity
than graphite, and improved cyclability over other Si anodes. An in-depth analysis of the …

An anode material with improved electrochemical performances for Li-ion batteries is
prepared using the disproportionation reaction of SiO followed by a high energy mechanical …

Thin films of Si 1− x O x were produced using combinatorial sputtering methods. X-ray
diffraction studies of these films show that they are amorphous or nanostructured. The effect …

Silicon-based electrodes are promising and appealing for futuristic Li-ion batteries because
of their high theoretical specific capacity. However, massive volume change of silicon upon …

The booming photovoltaic industry generates large amounts of micron-sized silicon cutting
waste every year, which brings a significant challenge to both environmental protection and …

Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have become the preferred power source for various consumer
devices such as electronic gadgets due to their high energy density and extended cycle life …

Abstract Design and optimization of the electrolyte are essential for improving
electrochemical performances of high-energy–density lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) with silicon …

Si has been considered as one of the most attractive anode materials for Li-ion batteries
(LIBs) because of its high gravimetric and volumetric capacity. Importantly, it is also …

The poor cycling performance due to the huge volume change of Si-based anode materials
upon insertion and extraction of lithium ions has severely limited their widespread …