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(Re-)crystallization mechanism of highly oriented Si-microwire arrays by TEM analysis

Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry volume 21, pages 3421–3427 (2017)Cite this article

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Novel anodes for Li-ion batteries have been characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The anodes consist of arrays of ordered silicon microwires obtained from conventional silicon wafers by controlled etching processes. Suitable preparation methods for wires in the micrometer range have been tested, optimized, and subsequently applied. Ex situ TEM measurements have been performed for pristine as well as for electrochemically cycled wires that have been charged and discharged for several times. The influences of cycling rate, an electrolyte additive, as well as elevated temperatures on the anodes’ stability have been investigated.

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Acknowledgements

This project was financially supported by the DFG “Elektrochemische und mikrostrukturelle Untersuchung der Prozesse in Anoden für Hochkapazitäts-Lithium-Ionen-Batterien basierend auf Si-Mikrodrahtanordnungen” (Fkz: FO 183/20–2). We thank Christin Szillus for FIB preparation and furthermore, Dr. Iris Hölken and Dr. Ulrich Schürmann for fruitful discussions and scientific support.

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  1. Institute for Materials Science, Kiel University, 24143, Kiel, Germany

    G. Neubüser, S. Hansen, R. Adelung & L. Kienle

  2. Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research, 70569, Stuttgart, Germany

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Neubüser, G., Hansen, S., Duppel, V. et al. (Re-)crystallization mechanism of highly oriented Si-microwire arrays by TEM analysis. J Solid State Electrochem 21, 3421–3427 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10008-017-3672-6

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Keywords

  • Lithium-ion-battery
  • Silicon microstructure
  • Transmission electron microscopy