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Title: Surface-functionalized silicon anode for high energy lithium ion batteries

Patent ·
OSTI ID:2222016

A composition includes a silicon nanoparticle having surface-attached groups, and the silicon nanoparticle is represented by the formula: [Si]-[linker]-[terminal group]. In the formula [Si] represents the surface of the silicon nanoparticle; [terminal group] is a moiety that is configured for further reaction or is compatible with the electrolyte; and [linker] is a group linking the surface of the silicon nanoparticle to the [terminal group].

Research Organization:
Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-06CH11357
Assignee:
UChicago Argonne, LLC (Chicago, IL)
Patent Number(s):
11,710,826
Application Number:
16/847,952
OSTI ID:
2222016
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 04/14/2020
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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