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Facile Sol–Gel/Spray-Drying Synthesis of Interweaved Si@TiO2&CNTs Hybrid Microsphere as Superior Anode Materials for Li-Ion Batteries

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A unique intertwined structure of silicon-based composite (Si@TiO2&CNTs) has been synthesized by sol–gel and spray drying methods. The Si@TiO2&CNTs is mainly composed of three kinds of materials:the prepared nanosilicon particles, TiO2, and carbon nanotubes (CNTs). A layer of TiO2 particles is found effective for enhancing the electrical conductivity and structure stability of the silicon particles. Additionally, the twisted CNTs are beneficial to build a better conductive network, consequently improving the anode working conditions when the cell is charged or discharged. As a lithium ion battery anode, a specific capacity of approximately 1521 mAh g−1 after 100 cycles is obtained.

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    Jiyun Wang, Xianhua Hou, Yana Li, Qiang Ru & Shejun Hu

  2. Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Quantum Engineering and Quantum Materials, School of Physics and Telecommunication Engineering, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China

    Jiyun Wang, Xianhua Hou, Qiang Ru & Shejun Hu

  3. National Engineering Research Center for Special Mineral Material, Guilin, 541004, China

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Wang, J., Hou, X., Li, Y. et al. Facile Sol–Gel/Spray-Drying Synthesis of Interweaved Si@TiO2&CNTs Hybrid Microsphere as Superior Anode Materials for Li-Ion Batteries. J. Electron. Mater. 45, 5773–5780 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11664-016-4785-x

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