Strategy to Nonlinearly Deplete Irreversible Li Consumption in Si-rich Li-Ion Batteries

Abstract: Despite recent significant developments of Si composites, use of silicon with significance in the anodes for Li-ion batteries is still limited. In fact, nominal energy density is to be saturated around ~750 Wh/L regardless of cell-types under the current material strategies. Use of Si-rich anode can push the limit; however, the prolonged irreversible Li consumption becomes more prominent. We previously showed that repeating c-Li3.75(+δ)Si formation/decomposition, typically recognized to degrade the anodes, can accumulatively minimize the irreversible Li consumption. Utilizing the insights combined with prelithiation techniques, here we provide prototypic cell designs that can in situ and nonlinearly deplete the consumption.