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Title: Method of enhanced lithiation of doped silicon carbide via high temperature annealing in an inert atmosphere

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1133446

A method for enhancing the lithium-ion capacity of a doped silicon carbide is disclosed. The method utilizes heat treating the silicon carbide in an inert atmosphere. Also disclosed are anodes for lithium-ion batteries prepared by the method.

Research Organization:
Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-06CH11357
Assignee:
Northwestern University (Evanston, IL)
Patent Number(s):
8,734,674
Application Number:
13/457,070
OSTI ID:
1133446
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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