Si-nergy: New plasma process to produce silicon nanopowders for energy storage applications
Si-nergy: New plasma process to produce silicon nanopowders for energy storage applications
Silicon nanopowder is one of the most promising next-generation lithium-ion battery (LIB) anode materials due to its exceptional gravimetric and volumetric capacities. Silicon improves battery capacity by 10 times as compared to one made from graphite. In addition, it has been reported that silicon nanoparticles with a diameter under 150 nm do not suffer from charge–discharge cycle cracking. This results in stable battery performance upon cycling.
With its leading-edge proprietary RF plasma technology developed over the last 30 years and dedicated R&D experts, Tekna has developed a patented process that combines induction plasma and silane gas. This combination enables the cost-effective, industrial-scale production of spherical silicon nanoparticles under 150 nm in diameter. This unique synthesis process, called Si-nergy, provides excellent control over the surface chemistry of silicon nanoparticles, which optimizes battery performance. By addressing industry needs, Tekna is a key technology provider for reaching the specifications of LIB.
In this Tekna Webinar Series n°5, we will cover Tekna’s new silicon nanopowder manufacturing process and systems for LIB applications and the main characteristics of the end-result silicon nanopowders.