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Deploying lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries depends on cost-effective electrode materials with high energy and power density to facilitate lower weight and volume. Si-based anode materials theoretically offer superior lithium storage capacity. Replacing a graphite anode with high-capacity materials such as silicon will further improve the energy density. Durable, low-cost, and high-energy-density materials are vital to developing plug-in electric vehicles as affordable and convenient as gasoline-powered ones, while reducing carbon emissions.This reference presents the knowledge gained over recent decades in the materials science and chemistry of silicon and its derivates as anode materials for Li-ion batteries, and provides insights into developing Si-based anode materials for next-generation batteries. Coverage includes the structure and chemistry of silicon, electrolytes and chemistry of Si anodes, nanostructure and binder additives for Si anodes, surface modification and mechanical properties.Researchers in academia and industry will find this detailed reference a highly useful resource.

Table of Contents

• Chapter 1: Overview of the development of silicon anodes for lithium-ion batteries
• Chapter 2: Application of Zintl-Klemm rules to silicon-based LIB anodes
• Chapter 3: Electrochemistry of silicon
• Chapter 4: Electrolytes used in silicon anodes
• Chapter 5: Interfacial chemistry on silicon anode
• Chapter 6: Computational studies for understanding and developing silicon anodes
• Chapter 7: Nanostructure silicon for Li-ion batteries
• Chapter 8: Binder additive for silicon anodes
• Chapter 9: Surface modification for silicon anodes
• Chapter 10: Mechanical characterization of silicon-based electrodes
• Chapter 11: Practical implementation of silicon-based negative electrodes in lithium-ion full-cells - challenges and solutions
• Chapter 12: A silicon future

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