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  • Materials Science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Energy Storage

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  • Silicon-graphite anodes are promising for lithium batteries but suffer from volume expansion, poor interface compatibility, and high resistance.
  • Existing anode materials limit the performance and lifespan of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize novel micro-nano structured silicon-graphite composites (Gr@ZnO-Si-C) to address the limitations of current LIB anode materials.
  • To enhance the electrochemical performance and long-term stability of anodes for lithium batteries.

Main Methods:

  • Liquid phase self-assembly synthesis followed by annealing treatment to create ZnO-incorporated and carbon-coated silicon-graphite composites (Gr@ZnO-Si-C).
  • Electrochemical testing of Gr@ZnO-Si-C composites in lithium battery configurations, including rate performance and long-cycling tests.
  • Assembly and evaluation of pouch full cells (Gr@ZnO-Si-C||NCM523) to assess commercial viability.

Main Results:

  • Gr@ZnO-Si-C composites exhibited stable long-cycling life over 1000 cycles with high reversible capacities (1150 mAh g⁻¹ at 600 mA g⁻¹ and 780 mAh g⁻¹ at 1200 mA g⁻¹).
  • Incorporated ZnO improved interface compatibility and promoted a stable solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer.
  • The carbon layer enhanced electrical conductivity, reduced polarization, and boosted electrochemical performance.

Conclusions:

  • The developed Gr@ZnO-Si-C composites effectively overcome the challenges associated with silicon-graphite anodes in lithium batteries.
  • These materials show significant potential for commercial application in high-performance lithium-ion batteries.
  • The scalable preparation and successful full-cell assembly provide valuable insights for the battery industry.