Nickel-catalyzed CNTs enhancing cycle performance of Si@C anodes

RSC Advances 2026 Open access

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Authors: Zao Wang, S Liu, Ming Li, Bo Sun, Hao Li, Hang Wen, Haoqi Li, Wenyu Liu, Ruotong Liu, Dongzhu Liu, A. H. Kou, Xifei Li
DOI: 10.1039/d6ra01911k
Cited by: 1
References: 50

Abstract

Nickel induces directional CNT growth to build a 3D conductive network. Combined with outer dense carbon coating, they form micro/nano core–shell structures that dissipate mechanical stress and suppress silicon anode volume expansion upon cycling.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advancements in Battery Materials Semiconductor materials and devices Nanowire Synthesis and Applications

Publication details

Journal / source
RSC Advances
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
16
Issue
28
Pages
25485–25494
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN