ICP-assisted pre-lithiation of silicon thin-film electrodes for achieving high initial coulombic efficiency for lithium-ion batteries using inductively coupled plasma for lithium impregnation

Norihiro Shimoi; Takashi Sato; Masae Komatsu

doi:10.1039/d6ta00518g

January 1, 2026Journal of Materials Chemistry A

ICP-assisted pre-lithiation of silicon thin-film electrodes for achieving high initial coulombic efficiency for lithium-ion batteries using inductively coupled plasma for lithium impregnation

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This research aims to improve the initial coulombic efficiency of silicon-based anodes in lithium-ion batteries.
Utilized inductively coupled plasma for lithium impregnation of silicon thin-film electrodes.
Assessed the impact of pre-lithiation on performance metrics of lithium-ion batteries.
Conducted charge-discharge cycling tests to evaluate efficiency and stability.
Achieved high initial coulombic efficiency in the treated silicon electrodes.
Significantly reduced capacity decay during cycling compared to untreated electrodes.
Demonstrated superior energy density capabilities for next-generation batteries.

Implication

This research demonstrates enhanced initial coulombic efficiency in lithium-ion batteries using silicon anodes, suggesting improved battery performance.

Abstract

Silicon-based anodes offer the promise of significantly enhanced energy density for next-generation lithium-ion batteries but are challenged by complex volume expansion and rapid capacity decay during charge–discharge cycling. To overcome...

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ICP-assisted pre-lithiation of silicon thin-film electrodes for achieving high initial coulombic efficiency for lithium-ion batteries using inductively coupled plasma for lithium impregnation

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ICP-assisted pre-lithiation of silicon thin-film electrodes for achieving high initial coulombic efficiency for lithium-ion batteries using inductively coupled plasma for lithium impregnation

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