Advances in tin-based nanoparticles and their nonocomposite anode for lithium ion batteries

doi:10.3969/j.issn.2095-4239.2014.05.001

Abstract

Abstract: As one of the promising anode materials for next-generation lithium ion batteries, tin-based materials have received considerable attentions owing to their high lithium storage capacity,lower voltage plateau and large compacted density. However,the large volume change during the charge/discharge process always results in severe pulverization problems,which greatly limits the life time and thus their commercial applications. Size-minimizing and hybridizing are two effective approaches to solve this problem of tin-based alloying anodes. In this paper,we reviewed the latest research progress and hot topics on the tin-based anode materials, especially the ultra-small SnO₂ nanoparticles and their hybridizing with carbon nanotubes and/or graphenes.

Key words: lithium ion batteries, tin-based, anode, size-minimizing, hybridizing

CLC Number:

TM911

WANG Hongkang, JIANG Yizhe, LI Beibei. Advances in tin-based nanoparticles and their nonocomposite anode for lithium ion batteries[J]. Energy Storage Science and Technology, 2014, 3(5): 437-444.

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