| abstract |
The present specification provides a new template electrode material and template electrode structure for a lithium ion battery. Related methods are also provided. According to various embodiments, the electrode comprises a nanostructured template, an electrochemically active material layer coating the nanostructured template, and a first intermediate layer between the nanostructured template and the electrochemically active material layer. Prepare. According to one configuration, the nanostructure template includes silicide nanowires. The electrochemically active material may be any of silicon, tin, germanium, carbon, metal hydride, silicide, phosphide and nitride. The first intermediate layer enhances adhesion between the nanostructured template and the electrochemically active material layer, enhances electrical conduction at the electrode, and / or stress between the nanostructured template and the electrochemically active material layer. May promote relaxation. [Selection] Figure 5A |