An SiO<sub>x</sub> anode strengthened by the self-catalytic growth of carbon nanotubes
Hongjin Xue, Yong Cheng, Qianqian Gu, Zhaomin Wang, Yabin Shen, Dongming Yin, Limin Wang, Gang Huang
Abstract
A close-knit CNTs coating that <italic>in-situ</italic> grown on the SiO<sub>x</sub> particles realizes the “soft-combination” between SiO<sub>x</sub> and CNTs, thus conquering the long-lasting issues of poor conductivity and large volume change of SiO<sub>x</sub> faced.
Topics & Concepts
Materials scienceCarbon nanotubeAnodeCatalysisCoatingChemical engineeringConductivityNanotechnologyCarbon fibersComposite materialElectrodeComposite numberPhysical chemistryChemistryOrganic chemistryEngineeringAdvancements in Battery MaterialsAdvanced Battery Materials and TechnologiesSupercapacitor Materials and Fabrication