An Energy Dissipative Binder for Self-Tuning Silicon Anodes in Lithium-Ion Batteries.

ABSTRACT: The volume change of the silicon anode seriously affects the electrode integrity and cycle stability. Herein, a binder, GCA13, with energy dissipation function and surface stability effect is proposed to enhance the cycle life and specific capacity. Unlike traditional binders that protect silicon electrodes through long-chain networks, GCA13 introduces citric acid molecules with short-range functions on the long-chain guar gum through weak interconnection. This short-range action is similar to the function of a spring, which can effectively buffer the silicon particle pulverization caused by the volume change. Therefore, the electrode can effectively maintain structural integration with ignorable cracks and alleviated thickness swelling. Thus, the Si@GCA13 anode exhibits a high reversible

SUBMITTER: Tong Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9839849 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature