Approaching the downsizing limit of silicon for surface-controlled lithium storage.

Wang, Bin; Li, Xianglong; Luo, Bin; Hao, Long; Zhou, Min; Zhang, Xinghao; Fan, Zhuangjun; Zhi, Linjie · Adv Mater · 2015

basic_science · Level V

Where this comes from

Abstract

Graphene-sheet-supported uniform ultrasmall (≈3 nm) silicon quantum dots have been successfully synthesized by a simple and effective self-assembly strategy, exhibiting unprecedented fast, surface-controlled lithium-storage behavior and outstanding lithium-storage properties including extraordinary rate capability and remarkable cycling stability, attributable to the intrinsic role of approaching the downsizing limit of silicon.