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  • Materials Science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Energy Storage

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  • Silicon (Si) anodes offer high capacity for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) but suffer from volume expansion and low conductivity.
  • Developing stable and conductive Si-based anodes is crucial for advanced energy storage solutions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To create a porous carbon-wrapped Si nanodot composite (Si/C-O) from siliceous biomass for high-performance LIB anodes.
  • To address the structural instability and poor conductivity issues associated with traditional silicon anodes.

Main Methods:

  • Partial oxidation and magnesium thermal reaction of bamboo leaves to form Si nanodots embedded in a porous carbon skeleton.
  • Characterization of the Si/C-O composite's structure, composition, and electrochemical performance.

Main Results:

  • The Si/C-O composite achieved a high Si content (59.7 wt%) and excellent electrochemical performance.
  • A specific capacity of 1013 mAh g⁻¹ at 0.5 A g⁻¹ was recorded, with 526 mAh g⁻¹ retained after 650 cycles.
  • The composite anode demonstrated robust cycling stability and accommodated volume expansion effectively.

Conclusions:

  • The biomass-derived Si/C-O composite anode offers a stable and high-performance solution for LIBs.
  • This approach provides a sustainable strategy for utilizing biomass in advanced energy storage materials.
  • The synergistic effect of the porous carbon and Si nanodots enhances structural integrity and electrochemical properties.