Issue 15, 2016

Rational design of silicon-based composites for high-energy storage devices

Abstract

Silicon-based composites are very promising anode materials for boosting the energy density of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). These silicon-based anodes can also replace the dendrite forming lithium metal anodes in lithium metal-free Li–O2 and Li–S batteries, which can offer energy content far beyond that of current LIBs. However, it is challenging to design silicon-based materials for use as anodes in real energy storage devices. In this review, we discuss how to boost the energy content of LIBs, the pros and cons of silicon-based anodes, and challenges associated with silicon-based anodes. A major focus of this review is on the rational design of silicon-based composite anodes to address the outstanding issues. In addition, high energy LIBs and Li–S batteries that employ silicon-based anodes are introduced and discussed.

Graphical abstract: Rational design of silicon-based composites for high-energy storage devices

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
11 jan 2016
Accepted
07 mrt 2016
First published
07 mrt 2016
This article is Open Access
Creative Commons BY license

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2016,4, 5366-5384

Rational design of silicon-based composites for high-energy storage devices

J. K. Lee, C. Oh, N. Kim, J. Hwang and Y. Sun, J. Mater. Chem. A, 2016, 4, 5366 DOI: 10.1039/C6TA00265J

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