Hierarchical micro-lamella-structured 3D porous copper current collector coated with tin for advanced lithium-ion batteries

Abstract A Novel 3D porous Sn-Cu architecture is prepared as an anode material for use in an advanced lithium-ion battery. Micro-lamellar-structured 3D porous Cu foam, which is electroless-plated with Sn as an active material, is used as anode current collector. Compared to Sn-coated Cu foil, the 3D Sn-Cu foam exhibits superior Li-ion capacity and stable capacity retention, demonstrating the advantage of 3D porous architecture by preserving its structural integrity. In addition, the effect of heat-treatment after Sn plating is investigated. Sn/Sn 6 Cu 5 and SnO 2 /Cu 10 Sn 3 were formed on and in the 3D Sn-Cu foam under the heat-treatment at 150 °C and 500 °C, respectively. The development of Cu 10 Sn 3 in the 3D Sn-Cu foam heat-treated at 500 °C can be a key factor for the enhanced cyclic stability because the Cu 10 Sn 3 inactively reacts with Li-ion and alleviates the volume expansion of SnO 2 as an inactive matrix.

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