Effect of Si Content on Extreme Fast Charging Behavior in Silicon–Graphite Composite Anodes

Yang, Zhenzhen; Trask, Stephen E.; Wu, Xianyang; Ingram, Brian J.

doi:10.3390/batteries9020138

Effect of Si Content on Extreme Fast Charging Behavior in Silicon–Graphite Composite Anodes

Journal Article · Wed Feb 15 23:00:00 EST 2023 · Batteries

DOI:https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries9020138· OSTI ID:1926764

Yang, Zhenzhen; ; Wu, Xianyang;

Commercial Li-ion batteries typically incorporate a small amount of high-capacity silicon (Si)-based materials in the composite graphite-based anode to increase the energy density of the battery. However, very little is known about the effects of Si on the fast-charging behavior of composite anodes. Herein, we examine the effects of the Si/graphite ratio in the composite anode on the fast-charging behavior of full cells. We show that addition of Si increases the rate capability from 1C to 8C and improves the capacity retention in early cycles at 6C due to reduced overpotential in constant current charging cycles. The impacts of Si content on fast-charging aging were identified by Post-Test characterization. Despite realizing benefits of available capacity and reduced Li plating at 6C, silicon–electrolyte interactions lead the time-dependent cell performance to fade quickly in the long term. The Post-Test analysis also revealed the thickening of the electrode and nonuniform distribution of electrolyte decomposition products on the Si-containing anodes, as well as the organic-rich solid electrolyte interphase (SEI), which are the factors behind cell degradation. Our study sheds insight on the advantages and disadvantages of Si/graphite composite anodes when they are used in fast-charging applications and guides further research in the area by designing an optimized composition of Si incorporated in a mature graphite matrix.

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Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE

Grant/Contract Number:: AC02-06CH11357

OSTI ID:: 1926764

Alternate ID(s):: OSTI ID: 2305328

Journal Information:: Batteries, Journal Name: Batteries Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 9; ISSN BATTAT; ISSN 2313-0105

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Country of Publication:: Switzerland

Language:: English

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