Binder-free freestanding flexible Si nanoparticle–multi-walled carbon nanotube composite paper anodes for high energy Li-ion batteries

• Published in: Journal of materials research Vol. 33; no. 4; pp. 482 - 494
• Main Authors: Yao, Kang, Zheng, Jim P., Liang, Zhiyong
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York, USA Cambridge University Press 28.02.2018; Springer International Publishing; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Anodes; Applied and Technical Physics; Biomaterials; Carbon; Chemical vapor deposition; Composite materials; Electric cells; Electrodes; Electrolytes; Electrolytic cells; Energy; Engineering schools; Flux density; Graphene; Graphite; Inorganic Chemistry; Lithium; Lithium-ion batteries; Materials Engineering; Materials research; Materials Science; Multi wall carbon nanotubes; Nanoparticles; Nanotechnology; Pressure filtration; Rechargeable batteries; Silicon; Slurries; Spectrum analysis; Surfactants; Thin films; University colleges; Florida; United States > US; Massachusetts; energy storage; Li; Si

Si nanoparticles and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) were combined using the simple, inexpensive, and scalable approach involving ultrasonication and positive-pressure filtration to generate binder-free freestanding flexible Si–MWNT (Si–MW) composite paper anodes for Li-ion batteries. Through...