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Si Oxidation and H2 Gassing During Aqueous Slurry Preparation for Li-Ion Battery Anodes

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Si has the possibility to greatly increase the energy density of Li-ion battery anodes, though it is not without its problems. One issue often overlooked is the decomposition of Si… Click to show full abstract

Si has the possibility to greatly increase the energy density of Li-ion battery anodes, though it is not without its problems. One issue often overlooked is the decomposition of Si during large scale slurry formulation and battery fabrication. Here, we investigate the mechanism of H2 production to understand the role of different slurry components and their impact on the Si oxidation and surface chemistry. Mass spectrometry and in situ pressure monitoring identifies that carbon black plays a major role in promoting the oxidation of Si and generation of H2. Si oxidation also occurs through atmospheric O2 consumption. Both pathways, along with solvent choice, impact the surface silanol chemistry, as analyzed by 1H–29Si cross-polarization magic angle spinning nuclear magnetic resonance (MAS NMR) and attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR FTIR). An understanding of the oxidation of Si, during slurry processing, provides a pathway toward improving the manufacturing of Si base...

Keywords: oxidation; chemistry; battery anodes; slurry; ion battery

Journal Title: Journal of Physical Chemistry C
Year Published: 2018

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