Abstract
Metallic antimony thin films were deposited by magnetron sputtering and electrodeposition. Electrochemical properties of the thin film as anode materials for lithium-ion batteries were investigated and compared with those of antimony powder. It was found that both magnetron sputtering and electrodeposition are easily controllable processes to deposit antimony films with flat charge/discharge potential plateaus. The electrochemical performances of antimony thin films, especially those prepared with magnetron sputtering, are better than those of antimony powder. The reversible capacities of the magnetron sputtered antimony thin film are above 400 mA h g−1 in the first 15 cycles.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Similar content being viewed by others
References
Guo Bingkun, Xu Hui, Wang Xianyou et al., Lithium ion batteries (in Chinese), Changsha: Central South University Press, 2002, 176.
Chouvin, J., Branci, C., Sarradin, J. et al., Lithium intercalation in tin oxide, J. Power Sources, 1999, 81–82: 277–281.
Poizot, P., Lamelle, S., Grugeon, S. et al., Searching for new anode materials for the Li-ion technology:time to deviate from the usual path, J. Power Sources, 2001, 97–98: 235–239.
Scrosati, B., Recent advances in lithium ion battery materials, Electrochimica Acta, 2000, 45: 2461–2466.
Taillades, G., Benjelloun, N., Sarradin, J. et al., Metal-based very thin film anodes for lithium ion micbatteries, Solid State Ionics, 2002, 152–153: 119–124.
Li Hong, Shi Lihong, Lu Wei et al., Studies on capacity loss and capacity fading of nanosized SnSb alloy anode for Li-ion batteries, J. Electrochem. Soc., 2001, 148(8): A915-A922.
Wachtler, M., Besenhard, J. O., Winter, M., Tin and tin-based intermetallics as new anode materials for lithium-ion cells, J. Power Sources, 2001, 94: 189–193.
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Corresponding author
About this article
Cite this article
Su, S., Cao, G. & Zhao, X. Preparation and properties of antimony thin film anode materials. Chin.Sci.Bull. 49, 1882–1885 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03183417
Received:
Accepted:
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03183417