CX-018272: Solid Electric Interface Stabilization of Silicon Anodes Via Conducting Polymer Encapsulation

Categorical Exclusion Determination

Office of NEPA Policy and Compliance

June 18, 2018
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The integration of silicon anodes, with their high theoretical specific capacity, into Lithium ion cells and subsequent battery packs can significantly increase their energy density, which will assist in extending the range of electric vehicles.  However, they suffer from low rapid capacity fade due to physical and chemical degradation during repeated cycling.

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