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Structure and Electrochemical Properties of Si-Mn/C Core–Shell Composites for Lithium-Ion Batteries

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A series of Si-Mn/C core–shell composites as anode materials is synthesized via a hydrothermal method combined with heating treatment. X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy analysis are used to investigate the crystal structures and chemical compositions of all as-prepared composites. With the increase of Mn4Si7 alloy content in the Si-Mn/C composites, their cycle properties and rate capabilities increase first and then decrease. As a result, the obtained Si-Mn/C (9:1) displays the largest specific capacity of approximately 960 mAh/g after 100 cycles among all composites, and it can be sustained at 1 A/g with a reversible specific capacity of 460 mAh/g, demonstrating good electrochemical performance for Si-based anodes. Our study presents an ideal candidate to improve the mechanical integrity and electrochemical property of a Si-based anode for potential application in lithium-ion batteries.

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We appreciate the financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grants Nos. 51272187 and 11704288), the Science and Technology Supporting Program of Hubei Province (Grants Nos. 2015BAA093, 2013CFA012) and the Scientific Project provided by the Wuhan Government (Grants No. 2016010101010026).

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Wang, S., Wang, T., Zhong, Y. et al. Structure and Electrochemical Properties of Si-Mn/C Core–Shell Composites for Lithium-Ion Batteries. JOM 72, 3037–3045 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11837-020-04214-4

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