Understanding why poly(acrylic acid) works: decarbonylation and cross-linking provide an ionically conductive passivation layer in silicon anodes
Trevor R. Martin, Ryan T. Pekarek, Jaclyn Coyle, Maxwell C. Schulze, Nathan R. Neale
Abstract
PAA undergoes decarbonylation during electrode curing to form polyethers that provide a silicon coating that assists Li-ion desolvation and conduction.
Topics & Concepts
PassivationElectrical conductorSiliconMaterials scienceLayer (electronics)AnodeOptoelectronicsComposite materialChemistryElectrodePhysical chemistryConducting polymers and applicationsAdvancements in Battery MaterialsAdvanced Memory and Neural Computing