Electrode Materials for Lithium Ion Batteries

Introduction and Motivation
Conversion and storage of „green energy“ exhibits nowadays one of the most challenging tasks. Crystalline semiconductor nanostructures are promising candidates for future electronic devices due to their high surface to volume ratio, the ability to uptake significant mechanical strain and their unique transport properties. Next-generation electrodes are expected to achieve both long term stability and high reversible capacity. Different nanostructured semiconductors were synthesized and investigated as potential anode materials for lithium-ion batteries. The direct deposition on copper foil improves the adhesion to the current collector leading to a higher carrier …ver más…

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