SiO<sub>x</sub> Encapsulated in Graphene Bubble Film: An Ultrastable Li-Ion Battery Anode.

Xu, Quan; Sun, Jian-Kun; Yu, Zhi-Long; Yin, Ya-Xia; Xin, Sen; Yu, Shu-Hong; Guo, Yu-Guo · Adv Mater · 2018

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

SiO<sub>x</sub> is proposed as one of the most promising anodes for Li-ion batteries (LIBs) for its advantageous capacity and stable Li uptake/release electrochemistry, yet its practical application is still a big challenge. Here encapsulation of SiO<sub>x</sub> nanoparticles into conductive graphene bubble film via a facile and scalable self-assembly in solution is shown. The SiO<sub>x</sub> nanoparticles are closely wrapped in multilayered graphene to reconstruct a flake-graphite-like macrostructure, which promises uniform and agglomeration-free distribution of SiO<sub>x</sub> in the carbon while ensures a high mechanical strength and a high tap density of the composite. The composites present unprecedented cycling stability and excellent rate capabilities upon Li storage, rendering an opportunity for its anode use in the next-generation high-energy LIBs.