Abstract
A large theoretical charge storage capacity along with a low discharge working potential renders silicon a promising anode material for high energy density lithium ion batteries. However, up to 400% volume expansion during charge-discharge cycling coupled with a low intrinsic electronic conductivity causes pulverization and fracture, thus inhibiting silicon's widespread use in practical applications. We report herein on a low cost approach to fabricate hybrid silicon nanowire (SiNW)/graphene nanostructures that exhibit enhanced cycle performance with the capability of retaining more than 90% of their initial capacity after 50 cycles. We also demonstrate the use of hot-pressing in the absence of any common polymer binder such as PVDF to bind the hybrid structure to the current collector. The applied heat and pressure ensure strong adhesion between the SiNW/graphene nano-composite and current collector. This facile yet strong binding method is expected to find use in the further development of polymer-binder free anodes for lithium ion batteries.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 8986-8991 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Nanoscale |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue number | 19 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2013 Oct 7 |
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Highly robust silicon nanowire/graphene core-shell electrodes without polymeric binders. / Lee, Sang Eon; Kim, Han Jung; Kim, Hwanjin; Park, Jong Hyeok; Choi, Dae Geun.
In: Nanoscale, Vol. 5, No. 19, 07.10.2013, p. 8986-8991.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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T1 - Highly robust silicon nanowire/graphene core-shell electrodes without polymeric binders
AU - Lee, Sang Eon
AU - Kim, Han Jung
AU - Kim, Hwanjin
AU - Park, Jong Hyeok
AU - Choi, Dae Geun
PY - 2013/10/7
Y1 - 2013/10/7
N2 - A large theoretical charge storage capacity along with a low discharge working potential renders silicon a promising anode material for high energy density lithium ion batteries. However, up to 400% volume expansion during charge-discharge cycling coupled with a low intrinsic electronic conductivity causes pulverization and fracture, thus inhibiting silicon's widespread use in practical applications. We report herein on a low cost approach to fabricate hybrid silicon nanowire (SiNW)/graphene nanostructures that exhibit enhanced cycle performance with the capability of retaining more than 90% of their initial capacity after 50 cycles. We also demonstrate the use of hot-pressing in the absence of any common polymer binder such as PVDF to bind the hybrid structure to the current collector. The applied heat and pressure ensure strong adhesion between the SiNW/graphene nano-composite and current collector. This facile yet strong binding method is expected to find use in the further development of polymer-binder free anodes for lithium ion batteries.
AB - A large theoretical charge storage capacity along with a low discharge working potential renders silicon a promising anode material for high energy density lithium ion batteries. However, up to 400% volume expansion during charge-discharge cycling coupled with a low intrinsic electronic conductivity causes pulverization and fracture, thus inhibiting silicon's widespread use in practical applications. We report herein on a low cost approach to fabricate hybrid silicon nanowire (SiNW)/graphene nanostructures that exhibit enhanced cycle performance with the capability of retaining more than 90% of their initial capacity after 50 cycles. We also demonstrate the use of hot-pressing in the absence of any common polymer binder such as PVDF to bind the hybrid structure to the current collector. The applied heat and pressure ensure strong adhesion between the SiNW/graphene nano-composite and current collector. This facile yet strong binding method is expected to find use in the further development of polymer-binder free anodes for lithium ion batteries.
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U2 - 10.1039/c3nr00852e
DO - 10.1039/c3nr00852e
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SP - 8986
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JO - Nanoscale
JF - Nanoscale
SN - 2040-3364
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