Engineering Nanostructure, Interface, and Prelithiation of Advanced Silicon-Based Lithium-Ion Battery Anodes

Silicon (Si) has emerged as a leading candidate to replace traditional graphite anodes in the next generation of high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries, owing to its exceptionally high theoretical capacity, favorable working voltage, natural abundance, and environmental friendliness. However, sub...

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Main Authors: Zaohong Zhang, Kai Zhang, Ying Li, Zibiao Li, Chuan Wu, Jia Hong Pan
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Language:English
Published: American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) 2025-01-01
Series:Energy Material Advances
Online Access:https://spj.science.org/doi/10.34133/energymatadv.0175
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description Silicon (Si) has emerged as a leading candidate to replace traditional graphite anodes in the next generation of high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries, owing to its exceptionally high theoretical capacity, favorable working voltage, natural abundance, and environmental friendliness. However, substantial challenges, including poor electrical and ionic conductivity, considerable volume changes, and an unstable solid-electrolyte interphase, impede its commercial adoption. To overcome these barriers, various material optimization strategies have been developed for the synthesis of Si-based composites. This review meticulously details recent advancements and prospective studies on Si-based composites, highlighting progress in nanocomposite synthesis strategies, interface adjustments, and advanced prelithiation techniques aimed at enhancing the electrochemical performance of Si-based composite anodes. Special emphasis is placed on the Li–Si alloy storage mechanism, structural and chemical evolution at the Si anode/electrolyte interface, and precise prelithiation regulation. Finally, the practical application of Si-based anodes is discussed, providing feasible reference solutions for the development of high-performance Si-based anodes.
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spelling doaj-art-dcfe09349bde4d30a8624f63da9dace22025-08-20T03:53:38ZengAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)Energy Material Advances2692-76402025-01-01610.34133/energymatadv.0175Engineering Nanostructure, Interface, and Prelithiation of Advanced Silicon-Based Lithium-Ion Battery AnodesZaohong Zhang0Kai Zhang1Ying Li2Zibiao Li3Chuan Wu4Jia Hong Pan5Beijing Key Laboratory of Emission Surveillance and Control for Thermal Power Generation, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China.Beijing Key Laboratory of Emission Surveillance and Control for Thermal Power Generation, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China.Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China.Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 1 Pesek Road, Jurong Island, Singapore 627833, Republic of Singapore.Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China.Beijing Key Laboratory of Emission Surveillance and Control for Thermal Power Generation, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China.Silicon (Si) has emerged as a leading candidate to replace traditional graphite anodes in the next generation of high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries, owing to its exceptionally high theoretical capacity, favorable working voltage, natural abundance, and environmental friendliness. However, substantial challenges, including poor electrical and ionic conductivity, considerable volume changes, and an unstable solid-electrolyte interphase, impede its commercial adoption. To overcome these barriers, various material optimization strategies have been developed for the synthesis of Si-based composites. This review meticulously details recent advancements and prospective studies on Si-based composites, highlighting progress in nanocomposite synthesis strategies, interface adjustments, and advanced prelithiation techniques aimed at enhancing the electrochemical performance of Si-based composite anodes. Special emphasis is placed on the Li–Si alloy storage mechanism, structural and chemical evolution at the Si anode/electrolyte interface, and precise prelithiation regulation. Finally, the practical application of Si-based anodes is discussed, providing feasible reference solutions for the development of high-performance Si-based anodes.https://spj.science.org/doi/10.34133/energymatadv.0175
spellingShingle Zaohong Zhang
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Engineering Nanostructure, Interface, and Prelithiation of Advanced Silicon-Based Lithium-Ion Battery Anodes
Energy Material Advances
title Engineering Nanostructure, Interface, and Prelithiation of Advanced Silicon-Based Lithium-Ion Battery Anodes
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title_short Engineering Nanostructure, Interface, and Prelithiation of Advanced Silicon-Based Lithium-Ion Battery Anodes
title_sort engineering nanostructure interface and prelithiation of advanced silicon based lithium ion battery anodes
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