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Amorphous polymer derived silicon oxycarbide (SiOC) is an attractive candidate for Lithium ion battery anodes, as an alternative to graphite, which is limited to a theoretical capacity of 372 mAh/g. However, SiOC tends to exhibit poor…
The surface coating of cathodes using insulator films has proven to be a promising method for high-voltage cathode stabilization in Li-ion batteries. However, there is still substantial uncertainty about how these films function,…
The penetration of dendrites in ceramic lithium conductors severely constrains the development of solid-state batteries (SSBs) while its nanoscopic origin remain unelucidated. We develop an in-situ nanoscale electrochemical characterization…
Embedding silicon nanoparticles in an intermetallic matrix is a promising strategy to produce remarkable bulk anode materials for lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries with low potential, high electrochemical capacity and good cycling stability.…
We demonstrate aluminum-on-silicon planar transmon qubits with time-averaged ${T_1}$ energy relaxation times of up to ${270\,\mu s}$, corresponding to Q = 5 million, and a highest observed value of ${501\,\mu s}$. We use materials analysis…
Achieving long-term stability in high-capacity lithium-ion battery anodes remains a critical challenge. In this study, we present a materials-intrinsic strategy for extending the cycle life of Ge, a promising next-generation anode material,…
Lithium-ion batteries rely on particulate porous electrodes to realize high performance, especially the fast-charging capability. To minimize the particle-wise reaction heterogeneities that may lead to local hot spots, deeper understandings…
Understanding how practical lithium storage capacity varies with charge-discharge rate is crucial for designing durable anode free lithium batteries. We examine the lithiation behavior of single element metal electrodes-Al (alloying), Mg…
A combination of experimental measurements and numerical simulations are used to characterize the mechanical and electrochemical response of thin film amorphous Si electrodes during cyclic lithiation. Parameters extracted from the…
Liquid metal batteries (LMBs) are a promising grid-scale storage device however, the scalability of this technology and its electrochemical performance is limited by mass transport overpotentials. In this work, a numerical model of a…
MXene and its derivatives have attracted considerable attention for potential application in energy storage like batteries and supercapacitors owing to its ultrathin metallic structures. However, the complexity of the ionic and electronic…
Traditional cobalt selenides as active materials in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) and sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) would suffer from drastic volume expansions and large stacking effects, leading to a low cycling stability. In this work, we…
Electrode manufacturing is at the core of the lithium ion battery (LIB) fabrication process. The electrode microstructure and the electrochemical performance are determined by the adopted manufacturing parameters. However, in view of the…
Passivating lithium ion battery electrode surfaces to prevent electrolyte decomposition is critical for battery operations. Recent work on conformal atomic layer deposition (ALD) coating of anodes and cathodes has shown significant…
The use of a thin mixed layer consisting of an inert diluent material and a light emitting material between the hole-transport layer and electron-transport layer of organic light-emitting diodes leads to an increase in the external quantum…
Revealing the dynamic structural evolution and lithium transport properties during the charge/discharge processes is crucial for optimizing graphite anodes in lithium-ion batteries, enabling high stability and fast-charging performance.…
Developing efficient anode materials with low electrode voltage, high specific capacity and superior rate capability is urgently required on the road to commercially viable sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). Aiming at finding a new SIB anode…
The design of solid state batteries with lithium anodes is attracting attention for the prospect of high capacity and improved safety over liquid electrolyte systems. The nature of transport with lithium as the current carrier has as a…
Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) have attracted a great deal of attention as potential low-cost energy storage alternatives to Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) due to the intrinsic safety and great abundance of sodium on Earth. For developing…
The new methodology proposed in this work uses oxide filaments/fibers instead of a dense thin film electrolyte, allowing: (i) straightforward fabrication without the use of costly thin film production techniques, (ii) minor changes in the…