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Title: Amorphous and nanocrystalline Mg{sub 2}Si thin film electrodes

Journal Article · · Journal of Power Sources
OSTI ID:815356

Mg{sub 2}Si films, prepared by pulsed laser deposition (PLD), were amorphous, as prepared, and nanocrystalline following annealing. Their micro-structure and electrochemical characteristics were studied by high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) and electrochemical cycling against lithium. HRTEM analysis revealed that some excess Si was present in the films. The more amorphous thinner film exhibited excellent cyclability. However, when the film becomes crystalline, the irreversible capacity loss was more significant during the initial cycling and after *50 cycles. Interpretations of the superior stability of the amorphous films are examined.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Director, Office of Science. Basic Energy Sciences (US)
DOE Contract Number:
AC03-76SF00098
OSTI ID:
815356
Report Number(s):
LBNL-52142; JPSODZ; R&D Project: 478801; TRN: US200319%%179
Journal Information:
Journal of Power Sources, Vol. 119-212C; Other Information: Journal Publication Date: June 2003; PBD: 4 Feb 2003; ISSN 0378-7753
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English