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Marco Fronzi^1,2, Amanda Ellis¹, Eirini Goudeli¹

¹School of Chemical Engineering, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia.

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This study uses quantum mechanics and machine learning to analyze silicon anodes, revealing how secondary phases impact lithium-ion diffusion and cause anode fracture in batteries.

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Materials Science
Computational Chemistry
Electrochemistry

Background:

Silicon anodes offer high capacity for lithium-ion batteries but suffer from significant volume expansion during lithiation.
Understanding the behavior of lithium species and ion diffusion is crucial for improving anode performance and stability.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze silicon composite material properties and their effect on anode performance using advanced computational models.
To investigate the role of primary and secondary phases in silicon anodes during lithiation and their impact on ion diffusion.

Main Methods:

Application of quantum mechanical models to study material properties.
Utilizing machine learning models for data analysis and property prediction.
Investigating Gibbs free energy, chemical potentials, and stability of lithium species (Li ⁰ and Li ⁺ ).

Main Results:

Identified the critical role of secondary phases in influencing microstructural features of silicon anodes.
Elucidated how secondary phases contribute to Li ⁺ ion diffusion pathway tortuosity.
Established a correlation between secondary phase formation, diffusion pathway tortuosity, and anode fracture.

Conclusions:

Secondary phases are fundamental in determining silicon anode properties and performance.
The tortuosity of ion diffusion pathways, influenced by secondary phases, is the primary cause of silicon anode fracture.
This research provides insights for designing more stable and efficient silicon anodes for lithium-ion batteries.