Innovative Tin and hard carbon architecture for enhanced stability in lithium-ion battery anodes

Tin (Sn), with a theoretical capacity of 994 mAh g-1, is a promising anode material for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). However, fundamental limitations like large volume expansion during charge-discharge cycle and confined electronic conductivity limit its practical utility. Here, we report a new mat...

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Main Author: Shahzad, Rana Faisal (author)
Other Authors: Rasul, Shahid (author), Mamlouk, Mohamed (author), Lukose, Cecil Cherian (author), Shakoor, Rana Abdul (author), Zia, Abdul Wasy (author)
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2024.113671
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352152X24032572
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description Tin (Sn), with a theoretical capacity of 994 mAh g-1, is a promising anode material for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). However, fundamental limitations like large volume expansion during charge-discharge cycle and confined electronic conductivity limit its practical utility. Here, we report a new material design and manufacturing method of LIB anodes using Sn and Hard Carbon (HC) architecture, which is produced by Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD). A bilayer HC/Sn anode structure is deposited on a carbon/copper sheet as a function of deposition time, temperature, and substrate heat treatment. The developed anodes are used to make cells with a lithium-ion electrolyte using a specific fabrication process. The morphology, atomic structure, conductivity, and electrochemical performance of the developed HC/Sn anodes are studied with SEM, TEM, XPS, and electrochemical techniques. At a discharge rate of 0.1C, the Snheated + HC anode performs exceptionally well, offering a capacity of 763 mAh g-1. It is noteworthy that it achieves a capacity of 342 mAh g-1 when fast charging at 5C, demonstrating exceptional rate capability. The Snheated + HC anode maintains >97 % Coulombic efficiency of its capacity after 3000 cycles at a rate of 0.1C after 3000 cycles 730.5 mAh g-1 recorded, demonstrating an impressive cycle life. The novel material design approach of the Snheated + HC anode, which has a multi-layered structure and HC acting as a barrier against volumetric expansion and improving electronic conductivity during battery cycling, is perceived as influential in uplifting anode's performance.
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spelling Innovative Tin and hard carbon architecture for enhanced stability in lithium-ion battery anodesShahzad, Rana FaisalRasul, ShahidMamlouk, MohamedLukose, Cecil CherianShakoor, Rana AbdulZia, Abdul WasyEnergy materialsTin anodeHard carbonPVDSputteringLithium-ion batteriesTin (Sn), with a theoretical capacity of 994 mAh g-1, is a promising anode material for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). However, fundamental limitations like large volume expansion during charge-discharge cycle and confined electronic conductivity limit its practical utility. Here, we report a new material design and manufacturing method of LIB anodes using Sn and Hard Carbon (HC) architecture, which is produced by Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD). A bilayer HC/Sn anode structure is deposited on a carbon/copper sheet as a function of deposition time, temperature, and substrate heat treatment. The developed anodes are used to make cells with a lithium-ion electrolyte using a specific fabrication process. The morphology, atomic structure, conductivity, and electrochemical performance of the developed HC/Sn anodes are studied with SEM, TEM, XPS, and electrochemical techniques. At a discharge rate of 0.1C, the Snheated + HC anode performs exceptionally well, offering a capacity of 763 mAh g-1. It is noteworthy that it achieves a capacity of 342 mAh g-1 when fast charging at 5C, demonstrating exceptional rate capability. The Snheated + HC anode maintains >97 % Coulombic efficiency of its capacity after 3000 cycles at a rate of 0.1C after 3000 cycles 730.5 mAh g-1 recorded, demonstrating an impressive cycle life. The novel material design approach of the Snheated + HC anode, which has a multi-layered structure and HC acting as a barrier against volumetric expansion and improving electronic conductivity during battery cycling, is perceived as influential in uplifting anode's performance.The authors acknowledge Zawar A Qureshi and Buzaina Moosa (Qatar University) and Dr. Ramakrishnan Shanmugam (Newcastle University) who assisted in cell fabrication and cell testing.Elsevier2025-05-22T05:19:40Z2024-10-20Articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/articleapplication/pdfhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2024.1136712352152Xhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352152X24032572http://hdl.handle.net/10576/65103B1002352-1538enhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:qspace.qu.edu.qa:10576/651032025-05-22T19:07:14Z
spellingShingle Innovative Tin and hard carbon architecture for enhanced stability in lithium-ion battery anodes
Shahzad, Rana Faisal
Energy materials
Tin anode
Hard carbon
PVD
Sputtering
Lithium-ion batteries
status_str publishedVersion
title Innovative Tin and hard carbon architecture for enhanced stability in lithium-ion battery anodes
title_full Innovative Tin and hard carbon architecture for enhanced stability in lithium-ion battery anodes
title_fullStr Innovative Tin and hard carbon architecture for enhanced stability in lithium-ion battery anodes
title_full_unstemmed Innovative Tin and hard carbon architecture for enhanced stability in lithium-ion battery anodes
title_short Innovative Tin and hard carbon architecture for enhanced stability in lithium-ion battery anodes
title_sort Innovative Tin and hard carbon architecture for enhanced stability in lithium-ion battery anodes
topic Energy materials
Tin anode
Hard carbon
PVD
Sputtering
Lithium-ion batteries
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2024.113671
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352152X24032572
http://hdl.handle.net/10576/65103