The crucial role of mechanical stress in voltage hysteresis of lithium ion batteries in charge–
discharge cycles is investigated theoretically and experimentally. A modified Butler–Volmer …

Over the past decade, there has been a significant advancement in understanding the
mechanics of silicon (Si) electrodes in lithium (Li)-ion batteries. Much of this interest in Si …

Electrodes in commercial rechargeable batteries are microscopically heterogeneous
materials. The constituent components, including active materials, polymeric binders, and …

Lithium plating (stripping) on the electrode surface and embedding inside the electrode
occur simultaneously in lithium-ion batteries during fast (dis) charging, which involves both …

Most analyses of the mechanical deformation of electrode materials of lithium-ion battery in
the framework of continuum mechanics suggest the occurring of structural …

First-principle calculations have provided critical insights into the deformation behavior of
lithiated silicon electrodes in high-capacity lithium ion batteries, but quantitative …

Silicon shows potential as an anode material in lithium ion batteries due to its high specific
capacity, yet its considerable volume expansion during lithiation leads to fracture and …

The lithiation mechanisms that occur in silicon nanotube lithium-ion battery electrodes are
not well understood at the atomic level. In this study, first-principles calculations were carried …

The∼ 300% volume changes of lithiated silicon electrodes (Li x Si) during electrochemical
cycling lead to cracking of the solid electrolyte interface (SEI). Here, we report how strain is …

The unexpected formation of lithiated-silicon sponge during cyclic charge of lithium-ion
batteries with silicon anodes has been observed in recent reports. The severe hollowing of …