Electrolyte design for high-energy density Lithium-ion battery with pure Silicon anode

Silicon anodes can boost the energy density of lithium-ion batteries due to its high theoretical capacity up to ~3600 mAh/g. However, a challenge of the use of silicon anode is 300% swelling/shrink upon lithiation/delithiation, which is a major cause of battery failure. A lithium-ion battery with silicon anode requires the formation of a...