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Binder-free freestanding flexible Si nanoparticle–multi-walled carbon nanotube composite paper anodes for high energy Li-ion batteries

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 January 2018

Kang Yao Open the ORCID record for Kang Yao [Opens in a new window] ,
Jim P. Zheng  and
Zhiyong Liang
Kang Yao*
Affiliation:
Materials Science & Engineering, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida 32310, USA; Aero-propulsion, Mechatronics and Energy Center (AME), Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida 32310, USA; and High-Performance Materials Institute (HPMI), Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida 32310, USA
Jim P. Zheng
Affiliation:
Materials Science & Engineering, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida 32310, USA; Aero-propulsion, Mechatronics and Energy Center (AME), Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida 32310, USA; Center for Advanced Power Systems (CAPS), Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida 32310, USA; and Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Florida A&M University-Florida State University College of Engineering, Tallahassee, Florida 32310, USA
Zhiyong Liang
Affiliation:
Materials Science & Engineering, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida 32310, USA; High-Performance Materials Institute (HPMI), Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida 32310, USA; and Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Florida A&M University-Florida State University College of Engineering, Tallahassee, Florida 32310, USA
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a)Address all correspondence to this author. e-mail: ky12@my.fsu.edu
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Abstract

Si nanoparticles and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) were combined using the simple, inexpensive, and scalable approach involving ultrasonication and positive-pressure filtration to generate binder-free freestanding flexible Si–MWNT (Si–MW) composite paper anodes for Li-ion batteries. Through controlling the Si/carbon nanotube (CNT) weight ratio, the composite with 3:2 Si/CNT ratio exhibited the optimal balance between the high capacity of SiNPs and high conductivity and structural stabilization quality of MWNTs, leading to high rate capability as well as specific capacity and cyclability surpassing the conventional slurry-cast SiNP electrode using binder and current collector and other complicated freestanding Si/carbon composite designs. After 100 cycles, our electrode retained a capacity of 1170 mA h/g at 100 mA/g and 750 mA h/g at 500 mA/g. Moreover, a different electrolyte composition enabled a reversible capacity of 1300 mA h/g at 100 mA/g after 100 cycles. The freestanding feature of our electrodes is promising for enhanced energy density of Li-ion cells.

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Journal of Materials Research , Volume 33 , Issue 4 , 28 February 2018 , pp. 482 - 494
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Contributing Editor: Sung-Yoon Chung

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