Abstract
Sn-based chalcogenide composites (TCC) were synthesized as high-capacity anode materials. SnS formed within TCCs is an active center for Li-intercalation. Electrochemical cycling shows that the Sn-Ge-S matrix suppresses the volume expansion that can arise from alloying between Sn and Li as well as the grain growth associated with the low melting temperature of Sn. Sn-Ge-S complex phases in an amorphous state can contribute to the high capacity of Sn:Ge-S (6:4 m/m), possibly suppressing the agglomeration and pulverization of Sn.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2272-2276 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of the American Ceramic Society |
Volume | 95 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 2012 |