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Impact of binder formulations on performance of silicon-anode lithium-ion batteries
This study systematically evaluates the impact of combining the water-based binder polyacrylic acid (PAA) with different types of styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) on lithium-ion battery performance. By keeping PAA content constant while varying SBR type
this study analyzes their effects on anode characteristics and full-cell electrochemical performance
and further investigates the performance evolution of electrodes and cells with increasing PAA content. Results indicate that the combination of lithiated SBR (SBR-Li) and PAA synergistically achieves low electrode impedance and excellent electrolyte wettability. Electrochemical tests demonstrate that small-particle
high-modulus SBR-Li reduces the cell AC impedance and DC internal resistance
increases the constant current ratio during 1 C charging by 2.4%
and improves capacity retention by about 1% after 500 cycles at 25℃. However
increasing PAA content by 0.5% raises cell impedance and reduces rate capability
although the cycle swelling rate decreases by 0.5%. This study demonstrates that the formulation of lithiated SBR and PAA can selectively tune the performance of silicon-based battery systems
providing crucial guidance for binder selection in silicon-based material applications.
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