Size effect of Si particles on the electrochemical performances of Si/C composite anodes*

Project supported from the “Strategic Priority Research Program” of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (Grant No. XDA09010102).

Liu Bonan1, 2, Lu Hao1, 2, Chu Geng3, Luo Fei4, Zheng Jieyun1, Chen Shimou3, Li Hong1, 2, †
       

(color online) SEM images of the Si/C composites with Si particle sizes of (a) 30 nm, (b) 100 nm, (c) 500 nm, and (d) 3 μm.