Ag nanoparticle modified porous Si microspheres as high-performance anodes for Li-ion batteries
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Wenhao Pan, Changjiang Yang, Lei Zhou, Xiaolan Cai, Yankun Wang, Junhao Tan, Jun Chang
This study aimed to address the challenges associated with silicon (Si) anode materials in Li-ion batteries, such as their large volume effect and poor electrical conductivity. To overcome these limitations, a novel composite microsphere called pSi/Ag was developed using quartz waste through a combination of high-energy ball-milling, spray drying, and magnesiothermic reduction techniques. The morphology and structure of the pSi/Ag composite were thoroughly characterized using various methods, including X-ray diffraction, field-emission scanning electron microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy. The results revealed that the Ag nanoparticles were uniformly dispersed within the porous micron-sized Si sphere particles, leading to enhanced electrochemical performance compared to pure porous silicon that did not undergo the spray drying process. The use of micron-sized Si prevented the excessive formation of the solid electrolyte interphase film, and the pSi/Ag-5 anode, prepared with 5 wt% AgNO3 as a precursor, demonstrated an impressive initial Coulombic efficiency of 92.8%. Moreover, a high specific capacity of 1251.4 mA h g−1 over 300 cycles at a current density of 4000 mA g−1 was attributed to the improved conductivity provided by the Ag nanoparticles in the Si matrix. The straightforward synthesis method employed in this study to produce pSi/Ag presents a promising approach for the future development of high-performance silicon anodes in Li-ion batteries.
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