Abstract
Conjugation of mussel-inspired catechol groups to various polymer backbones results in materials suitable as silicon anode binders. The unique wetness-resistant adhesion provided by the catechol groups allows the silicon nanoparticle electrodes to maintain their structure throughout the repeated volume expansion and shrinkage during lithiation cycling, thus facilitating substantially improved specific capacities and cycle lives of lithium-ion batteries.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1571-1576 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Advanced Materials |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 20 Mar 2013 |
Keywords
- anodic materials
- catechol
- lithium-ion batteries
- mussels
- polymeric binder
- silicon nanoparticles