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From Design to Application: Interface Engineering in Hierarchical Si/C Anodes for High-Energy-Density Batteries.

  • 2026-05-15
  • Small (Weinheim an der Bergstrasse, Germany) 22(35)
    • Fanfan Yang
    • Kai Shi
    • Meiqing Zheng
    • Hao Xu
    • Weidong Zhan
    • Guoliang Mao
    • Xin Liu
    • Zhanshou Yang
    • Keli Yang
    • Jiaoyu Peng
    • Jun Chen

Study Design

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Review
Methods
Systematic review of literature on silicon/carbon anodes via multi-scale interface modulation
Silicon anodes, renowned for their ultrahigh theoretical capacity, are pivotal for advancing next-generation lithium-ion and solid-state batteries. However, their severe volume variation during cycling poses a fundamental challenge, leading to rapid electrochemical failure. This review systematically elucidates intrinsic mechanisms and design strategies for high-performance silicon/carbon (Si/C) anodes via multi-scale interface modulation, focusing on chemical vapor deposition (CVD)-derived composites as a key model system. We explore the control of internal Si/C and electrode/electrolyte interfaces, while discussing complementary strategies such as intrinsic optimization (doping, alloying), architectural engineering (porous, yolk-shell structures), and electrode-level regulation (binders, electrolytes). The discussion extends to pouch cells and solid-state batteries, where interface stability is paramount. By establishing structure-interface-performance correlations, this work provides a holistic framework for transitioning high-capacity silicon anodes from laboratory prototypes to commercial applications.

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