Mechanical degradation is largely responsible for the short cycle life of silicon (Si)‐based
electrodes for future lithium‐ion batteries. An improved fundamental understanding of the …

Polymeric binders are a critical component to enhance mechanical integrity, maintain
electronic conductivity, and achieve long durability of silicon (Si)-based electrodes. A …

Extreme volume changes and concomitant mechanical instabilities (viz., origin and
proliferation of cracking) in Si-based anodes are responsible for premature failure in lithium …

The electro-chemo-mechanical properties of the electrode play an essential role in the
lifetime and performance of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Large diffusion-induced stress …

We report real-time average stress measurements on composite silicon electrodes made
with two different binders–viz. Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and Polyvinylidene fluoride …

The challenges facing high-performance lithium-ion batteries are not only chemical, but also
key mechanical problems. Herein, we perform an experiment to investigate the crucial but …

In battery electrodes, the high lithium capacity of silicon is accompanied by large volume
changes that can lead to substantial microstructural changes inside of particle based …

Mechanical degradation caused by lithiation/delithiation-induced stress and large volume
change is the primary cause of fast capacity fading of silicon (Si)-based electrodes. Although …

It is well known that the mechanical properties of lithium‐ion battery electrodes impact their
electrochemical performance. This is especially critical for Si‐based negative electrodes …

In the paper, the deformation and elastic modulus evolution in Si composite electrodes
during electrochemical lithiation and delithiation cycles are investigated experimentally. An …