Abstract: Low-cost and high-efficiency production of silicon-based material is the key to improve the energy density of lithium-ion batteries. Herein, we propose a novel structure of FeSi2–Si eutectic nanoparticles protected by the SiOx shell. FeSi2, as a buffer phase can improve the electrochemical stability of the electrode. A SiOx shell is formed on the surface of the nanoparticles through the passivation process. SiOx encapsulated FeSi2–Si eutectic nanoparticles exhibit excellent capacity of 674.9 mAh/g after 500 charge/discharge cycles. The capacity retention rate is above 90% after the stabilization process. This work provides a new nanomaterial design for high performance silicon-based anode materials of lithium-ion batteries.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtchem.2021.100540