A review on Utilizing Silicon as Negative Electrode (Anode) in Lithium-Ion Batteries

Silicon is a promising material as anode of next generation LIBs (Lithium-Ion Batteries) since of its high specific capacity and high energy density. Compared to Graphite, silicon offers higher specific capacity. Due to silicon s volume change and pulverization during lithuation/delithuation, the capacity fades after few cycles. Different nano structures of silicon have been hired to increase the number of cycles؛ Also, wide range of silicon-carbon composites are used to improve electrode s performance. Self-healing materials and doping of other materials can also improve the electrode s performance. In this review noted samples are introduced so as their fabrication method and performance