Fibrous Si/Sn-nanowire anode for high-capacity Li ion battery (IMAGE)

Meijo University

Fibrous Si/Sn-nanowire anode for high-capacity Li ion battery

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The plasma sputtering process is a one-step method for manufacturing high-capacity, robust Si-based Li-ion battery anodes. Their unique high surface-to-volume ratio enables substantial volume changes without cracking.

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Giichiro Uchida / Meijo University

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