Silicon and Carbon Nanocomposite Spheres with Enhanced Electrochemical Performance for Full Cell Lithium Ion Batteries.

ABSTRACT: Herein, facile synthesis of monodisperse silicon and carbon nanocomposite spheres (MSNSs) is achieved via a simple and scalable surface-protected magnesiothermic reduction with subsequent chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process. Li-ion batteries (LIBs) were fabricated to test the utility of MSNSs as an anode material. LIB anodes based on MSNSs demonstrate a high reversible capacity of 3207 mAh g^-1, superior rate performance, and excellent cycling stability. Furthermore, the performance of full cell LIBs was evaluated by using MSNS anode and a LiCoO₂ cathode with practical electrode loadings. The MSNS/LiCoO₂ full cell demonstrates high gravimetric energy density in the order of 850 Wh L^-1 with excellent cycling stability. This work shows a proof o

SUBMITTER: Wang W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5359662 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature