Failure mechanisms of single-crystal silicon electrodes in lithium-ion batteries

oleh: Feifei Shi, Zhichao Song, Philip N. Ross, Gabor A. Somorjai, Robert O. Ritchie, Kyriakos Komvopoulos

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Nature Portfolio 2016-06-01

Deskripsi

Long-term durability is crucial for heavy-duty usage of lithium ion batteries; however, electrode failure mechanisms are still unknown. Here, the authors reveal the fracture mechanisms of single crystal silicon electrodes over extended cycling, and show how electrolyte additives can heal electrode cracks.