Optimal design of hollow core-shell structural active materials for lithium ion batteries

To mitigate mechanical and chemical degradation of active materials, hollow core–shell structures have been applied in lithium ion batteries. Without embedding of lithium ions, the rigid coating shell can constrain the inward volume deformation. In this paper, optimal conditions for the full use of...

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Main Authors: Jiang, W., Li, T., Ma, Zengsheng, Lin, J., Lu, Chunsheng
Format: Journal Article
Published: Elsevier B.V. 2015
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Online Access:http://www.journals.elsevier.com/results-in-physics/
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/21582
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Summary:To mitigate mechanical and chemical degradation of active materials, hollow core–shell structures have been applied in lithium ion batteries. Without embedding of lithium ions, the rigid coating shell can constrain the inward volume deformation. In this paper, optimal conditions for the full use of inner hollow space are identified in terms of the critical ratio of shell thickness and inner size and the state of charge. It is shown that the critical ratios are 0.10 and 0.15 for Si particle and tube (0.12 and 0.18 for Sn particle and tube), and above which there is lack of space for further lithiation.