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Current lithium-ion battery electrodes face fundamental limitations in energy density, with graphite anodes reaching theoretical capacity limits of 372 mAh/g. Silicon offers nearly ten times this capacity at 3579 mAh/g, but experiences volume expansion exceeding 300% during cycling, leading to mechanical degradation and rapid capacity fade after just a few hundred cycles.

The core challenge lies in developing electrode architectures that can harness silicon's high capacity while managing its destructive volume changes during lithiation and delithiation cycles.

This page brings together solutions from recent research—including porous carbon matrices with controlled silicon distribution, multi-layer electrode designs with differential charging kinetics, and surface-modified silicon-carbon composites with protective coatings. These and other approaches focus on practical implementations that balance high energy density with long-term cycling stability.

1. Composite Electrode Material Comprising Sulfonated Graphene and NiFeAlO4 Ternary Metal Oxide

KOSHIN ELECTRONICS CHENZHOU CO LTD, KOSHIN ELECTRONICS CO LTD, 2024

Composite electrode material for supercapacitors that combines a carbon material like sulfonated graphene with a ternary metal oxide like NiFeAlO4 to improve electrode performance compared to using either material alone. The carbon material provides electrical conductivity and the metal oxide provides high capacitance, with the graphene sulfonation improving conductivity and preventing flake accumulation. The aluminum in the metal oxide stabilizes the system and the nickel/iron provide higher conductivity and capacitance response during cycling.

2. Secondary Battery with Dual-Layer Negative Electrode Comprising Graphite and Silicon-Carbon Composite

NINGDE AMPEREX TECH LTD, NINGDE AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY LTD, 2024

Secondary battery with improved fast charging and cycle life for electric vehicles and electronics. The battery has a unique negative electrode structure with two layers on the current collector. The outer layer contains graphite and a silicon-carbon composite with a porous carbon matrix. The composite has silicon grains in the pores and carbon on the surface. The silicon grains have a specific shape to reduce electrolyte decomposition and cycle degradation. The inner graphite layer provides initial charge storage. The outer silicon layer concentrates charge capacity without affecting inner dynamics. The dual layer design improves quick charge capability by shortening ion diffusion paths.

3. Electrode Material Comprising Spinel Nickel-Cobalt Oxide with Tunable Composition and Nanosheet Spherical Morphology

HEBEI UNIV OF TECHNOLOGY, HEBEI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, 2024

High-efficiency electrode material for supercapacitors with improved performance compared to conventional spinel nickel cobalt oxides. The material is a spinel nickel-cobalt oxide with a composition NixCo3-xO4, where x is between 0.5 and 1.75. This composition range allows tuning of the microstructure and electrochemical properties. The optimal composition, Ni15Co5O4, has a specific capacity of 311.45 F/g at 1 A/g and 81.9% capacity retention after 3000 cycles. The improved performance is attributed to a nanosheet spherical morphology with reduced grain size when the Ni and Co contents are balanced.

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4. All-Solid-State Lithium-Ion Battery with Silicon-Carbon Composite Anode and Lithium Niobate Coated Composite Cathode

ZHUHAI QINGJIE ENERGY TECH CO LTD, ZHUHAI QINGJIE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2024

All-solid-state lithium ion battery with improved cycle stability and performance using a novel silicon-carbon composite negative electrode, composite positive electrode, and solid electrolyte. The silicon-carbon composite anode has optimized three-dimensional interconnected structure with 0.5-1.5 μm silicon particles to prevent volume expansion and cracking during cycling. The composite positive electrode has lithium niobate coatings for space accommodation. The sulfide solid electrolyte enables effective contact with the interconnected anode.

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5. Transition Metal High-Entropy Oxide Electrode with Nanometer Silver and Strontium Doping

UNIV YUNNAN, YUNNAN UNIVERSITY, 2024

High entropy oxide supercapacitor electrode materials with ultra-high specific capacitance for energy storage applications. The materials are transition metal high-entropy oxides like La1-xSrx(Cr0.2Fe0.2Mn0.2Co0.2Ni0.2)O3 combined with nanometer Ag. The high entropy oxide structure provides enhanced bulk ion diffusion channels to overcome lattice distortion hindrance. Sr doping further increases ion diffusion. Nanometer Ag improves conductivity and contributes redox storage. The composite material has specific capacitance >1200 F/g, much higher than pure high entropy oxides.

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6. Silicon-Tin-Lithium Anode Film with Carbon Nanotube Dispersion for Solid-State Batteries

CHINA FAW GROUP CORP, 2024

Silicon-based anode for solid-state batteries with improved cycle stability and rate performance. The anode consists of silicon, tin, and lithium mixed in specific proportions. It forms a flexible film with carbon nanotubes that disperses uniformly throughout. This prevents cracks and chalking during charging/discharging due to silicon's large volume expansion. The tin helps buffer volume change and provides conductivity. The lithium source converts to a solid-state electrolyte inside the film. The anode is prepared by grinding and mixing the components, then forming a film using vacuum filtration.

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7. Battery Negative Electrode with Columnar Silicon Particles and Internal Carbon Distribution

PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO LTD, PANASONIC IP MAN CO LTD, 2024

Battery with improved cycle life for electric vehicles by using a specific structure in the negative electrode. The negative electrode contains a thin film of silicon particles and carbon on the current collector. The silicon particles form columnar bodies inside the film. The carbon is locally present at multiple positions within the columnar bodies. This structure improves cycle characteristics compared to coating just the surface of the silicon particles. The carbon inside the columnar bodies helps prevent exposure of bare silicon during cycling.

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8. Silicon-Sulfur-Polymer Composite Anodes with Polymer-Bound Silicon and Sulfur for Lithium-Ion Batteries

NOHMS TECH INC, NOHMS TECHNOLOGIES INC, 2024

Silicon-sulfur-polymer composite anodes for lithium-ion batteries that have improved conductivity, capacity, and cycle life stability. The composite anode contains silicon particles, elemental sulfur, and a polymer mixed together. This mixture is coated onto a copper current collector and heat treated. The composite anode provides better performance compared to pure silicon anodes due to the polymer binding the silicon and sulfur together, preventing fracturing during cycling. The polymer also provides conductivity paths.

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9. FeCoNi Electrode Material with Nanoflower Morphology Synthesized via One-Step Hydrothermal Method

安徽大学, ANHUI UNIVERSITY, 2024

Preparing a high-performance iron, cobalt, and nickel (FeCoNi) electrode material for supercapacitors using a simple one-step hydrothermal method. The FeCoNi basic carbonate material has a nanoflower-like morphology with interwoven nanoneedles of Fe, Co, and Ni. This composite electrode material shows high specific capacitance and good cycle stability for supercapacitor applications.

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10. Hybrid Energy Storage Material with Porous Carbon Fiber Capacitor Anode and Silicon Nanoparticle Battery Cathode

INDUSTRIAL COOPERATION FOUNDATION JEONBUK NATIONAL UNIV, INDUSTRIAL COOPERATION FOUNDATION JEONBUK NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, 2024

A hybrid energy storage material for wearable electronics that combines a capacitor-type anode with a battery-type cathode to balance energy density and output characteristics. The capacitor anode uses carbon fiber with a three-dimensional porous structure created by modifying the fiber surface with a fluorine-containing polyimide. The porous carbon structure increases surface area for higher capacitance. The battery cathode uses carbon fiber with a fluorine-containing polyimide coating and dispersed silicon nanoparticles for higher energy density. A semi-interpenetrating network polymer electrolyte completes the hybrid cell.

11. Composite Electrode Material Comprising In Situ Grown MOF on MXene Sheets with Ligand-Enhanced Dispersion

HUANGHUAI UNIVERSITY, UNIV HUANGHUAI, 2023

Preparing a composite electrode material for supercapacitors using a MOF (metal-organic framework) and MXene (two-dimensional layered metal carbide or nitride) to improve the stability and conductivity compared to using either material alone. The MOF is grown in situ on MXene sheets using ligands that interact with MXene surface groups. The MOF provides stability and the MXene provides conductivity. The interaction between the ligands and MXene groups prevents agglomeration and disperses the MOF without surfactants.

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12. Porous Negative Electrode with Silicon-Graphite Mixture and Polymeric Carbon-Phosphide Coating

Jiangsu Zonergy New Energy Battery Technology Co., Ltd., JIANGSU ZHENGLI NEW ENERGY BATTERY TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2023

Porous negative electrode for lithium-ion batteries with improved cycling life and high rate capability. The electrode has a porous structure containing a mixture of silicon and graphite anode materials. The surface of the anode particles is coated with a polymeric carbon layer containing phosphide. This improves the tight binding of the anode particles with the conductive agent and adhesive, facilitates electron conduction, and optimizes lithium ion diffusion. The coating conditions are chosen to balance electrode porosity and lithium diffusion resistance.

13. Cobalt-Nickel-Yttrium Trimetallic Hydroxide Nanosheet Synthesis via Hydrothermal Conversion of ZIF-67 Precursor on Carbon Cloth

SHANGHAI UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING SCIENCE, UNIV SHANGHAI ENG SCIENCE, 2023

Preparation of a cobalt-nickel-yttrium trimetallic hydroxide nanosheet for high-performance energy storage applications like supercapacitors and batteries. The method involves growing a diamond-based zeolite imidazole acid framework (ZIF-67) precursor on carbon cloth at room temperature. Nickel and yttrium are then added to the ZIF-67 precursor in a hydrothermal process to convert it into the cobalt-nickel-yttrium trimetallic hydroxide nanosheet. This nanosheet has high specific capacitance and good rate performance for energy storage due to the abundant redox sites and improved conductivity from the three metals compared to mono- or binary metal hydroxides.

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14. Solid-State Energy Storage Device with Nickel-Cobalt-Aluminum Modified Graphene Oxide Cathode and Cement-Based Solid Electrolyte

TONGJI UNIVERSITY, UNIV TONGJI, 2023

Solid-state hybrid energy storage device with improved performance for building energy storage applications. The device uses a structural electrode made of nickel-cobalt-aluminum modified graphene oxide (rGO) as the cathode. The device also has a cement-based solid electrolyte sandwiched between the structural electrodes. The modified rGO cathode provides high specific capacitance while the cement electrolyte balances mechanical strength and ionic conductivity. The solid-state structure enables both mechanical load and electrical energy storage in building applications.

15. Silicon-Carbon Composite with Etched Carbon Matrix and Pore Structure for Lithium-Ion Batteries

NINGDE CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECH CO LTD, NINGDE CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2023

Silicon-carbon composite material for high-capacity lithium-ion batteries with improved cycle life. The composite has a carbon matrix with a pore structure that provides space for the silicon to expand without volume increase. The pore structure is formed by etching a carbon substrate. The silicon fills the pores during battery charge/discharge. By selecting composites with certain voltage-capacity differential values, it improves cycle performance.

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16. Composite Cathode Material with Carbon and Metal Oxide Particles for Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

SVOLT ENERGY TECH COMPANY LTD, SVOLT ENERGY TECHNOLOGY COMPANY LTD, 2023

Cathode material for lithium-sulfur batteries that addresses the issues of capacity fade, low rate capability, and low Coulombic efficiency associated with sulfur cathodes. The cathode material is a composite of carbon, composite particles, and elemental sulfur loaded on the carbon. The composite particles contain metal oxides like cobalt, tin, and titanium. The metal oxides improve sulfur utilization, suppress shuttle effect, and prevent pulverization during charge/discharge. The carbon provides conductivity. The metal oxides are added during synthesis.

17. Electrode with Dual-Layer Silicon-Carbon Composite and Porous Carbon Scaffold

CELLFORCE GROUP GMBH, 2023

Electrode for lithium-ion batteries with improved charging capability and methods for manufacturing the electrode. The electrode has two layers, the first layer containing a silicon-carbon composite material with a porous carbon scaffold having micropores and mesopores. The second layer contains a second silicon-carbon composite material with a similar scaffold. This structure increases lithium ion kinetics in the second layer compared to the first layer due to the higher surface area of the second material. The layers are formed by applying dry silicon-carbon composite mixtures with binders via calendering onto a current collector.

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18. Transition Metal Oxide Composite with Nanowall Morphology Formed by Hydrothermal Treatment and Calcination

EETECH, 2023

Transition metal oxide composite for energy storage devices like batteries and supercapacitors that provides higher energy storage capacity and stability compared to existing metal oxides like ruthenium oxide. The composite has a unique nanowall shape formed by hydrothermal treatment and calcination of a transition metal solution. The nanowall structure improves electrochemical performance and stability. The composite can be made by hydrothermally treating a metal solution, calcining it, and then immersing the resulting oxide in an electrode slurry to make a battery electrode.

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19. Electrodeposition Process for PEDOT/ZnO Coated Nickel Foam Composite Electrode Material

CHANGZHOU HYSTAR TECH CO LTD, CHANGZHOU HYSTAR TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, UNIV ZHEJIANG TECHNOLOGY, 2023

Preparation method of PEDOT/ZnO@nickel foam composite electrode material for high performance supercapacitors. The method involves electrodepositing ZnO nanoparticles onto nickel foam and then coating a PEDOT film on the ZnO-nickel foam composite. This fills the porous nickel foam structure, increasing surface area, while the PEDOT provides pseudocapacitance. The ZnO fills voids and the PEDOT enhances capacitance for a composite electrode with improved specific capacity compared to nickel foam alone.

20. Flexible Transparent Electrode Material Comprising Ti3C2/Cu-MOF and Conductive Polymer Composite

NANJING UNIV OF POSTS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS, NANJING UNIVERSITY OF POSTS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS, 2023

Preparing a flexible transparent supercapacitor material using a bimetallic metal-organic framework (MOF) composed of titanium carbide (Ti3C2) nanosheets and copper-containing MOF (Cu-MOF). The MOF is synthesized by using insoluble titanium precursor (Ti3C2 nanosheets) and soluble copper precursor (Cu(NO3)2) to convert into the MOF. This provides a controlled release of metal ions for MOF crystallization. The resulting TiCu-HHTP MOF is combined with a conductive polymer (polypyrrole, PPy) to form a flexible transparent electrode for supercapacitors. The TiCu-HHTP/PPy composite enables high capacitance, flexibility, and transparency for potential applications

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21. Silicon Core with Carbon and Sulfur Cladding for Lithium-Ion Battery Anodes

22. Spherical Graphene/Carbon Nanohorn Composite with Transition Metal Oxide via Spray Drying and Reduction

23. Supercapacitor Electrodes with 3D Graphene Frameworks Exhibiting Hierarchical Porosity and High Electrical Conductivity

24. Secondary Battery with Graphene-Coated Silicon-Graphite Composite Negative Electrode

25. Composite Electrode Material Comprising Conductive Polymer-Coated Siloxene Nanosheets

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