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The effects of silicon doping on the performance of PMAN carbon anodes in Li-ion cells

Conference ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/486069· OSTI ID:233380
;  [1];  [2]
  1. Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
  2. Sandia National Labs., Livermore, CA (United States)

Carbons derived from polymethylacrylonitrile (PMAN) have been studied for use as intercalation anodes in Li-ion cells. The effect of Si doping upon the electrochemical performance of PMAN carbons was studied using tetravinylsilane (TVS) and tetramethysilane (TMS) as sources of Si during the formation of the PMAN precursors. The carbons were characterized by galvanostatic cycling, cyclic voltammetry, and complex impedance. The presence of 9 to 11 w/o Si in the PMAN lattice greatly increased the irreversible capacity of these materials.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
233380
Report Number(s):
SAND--96-0980C; CONF-9606161--3; ON: DE96010740; CRN: C/SNL--SC9201076W
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English