Rational design of void-involved Si@TiO2 nanospheres as high-performance anode material for lithium-ion batteries.
A unique core-shell structure of silicon@titania (Si@TiO2) composite with silicon nanoparticles encapsulated in TiO2 hollow spheres is synthesized by a simple hydrolysis method combined with magnesiothermic reduction method. It is found that the TiO2 shell is effective for improving the electrical conductivity and structural stability. More importantly, the well-designed nanostructure with enough empty space would accommodate the volume change of silicon during the cycling. Reversible capacities of 1911.1 and 795 mAh g(-1) can be obtained at 0.05 C and a high current rate of 1 C, respectively. After 100 cycles at 0.1 C, the composite electrode still maintains a high capacity of 804 mAh g(-1). This excellent cycling stability and high-rate capability can be ascribed to the unique core-shell nanostructure and the synergistic effect between Si and TiO2.
College of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory for Intelligent Nano Materials and Devices of Ministry of Education, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics , Nanjing, 210016, P.R. China.
Shan
S
Fang
Laifa
L
Shen
Guiyin
G
Xu
Ping
P
Nie
Jie
J
Wang
Hui
H
Dou
Xiaogang
X
Zhang