Recovered Silicon / Tin Sulphide Nanocomposite Anode Materials for Generation 3b Lithium Ion Batteries - RESTINA

Project summary

RESTINA is motivated by the need to develop high-performance LIBs for battery electric vehicles using advanced materials that deliver high specific and volumetric energy densities, long-term cyclability, safety and environmental sustainability. The objectives are to design novel, low-CRM Si/SnS2 nanocomposite anode materials with protective carbon-based coatings and to upscale the synthesis, coating, and electrode manufacturing to the semi-industrial level using green processing methods. - The use of high-capacity Si and electronically conductive Sn with sulphur will create a new class of nanocomposite anode active materials with high capacities and long lifetimes - Carbon-coated Si/SnS2 nanocomposites are stable in air and can be processed in aqueous slurries. - The Si/SnS2 nanocomposites are sustainable due to the low amounts of carbon used and by reinvesting the energy costs for preparation of solar and electronic grade Si into battery component development.