Advanced Electrode Materials for Lithium-ion Battery: Silicon-based Anodes and Co-less-Ni-rich Cathodes

Abstract The development of higher-performance rechargeable lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) is critical to the substantial development of electric vehicles and portable electronic devices. The cost of lithium-ion batteries needs to be decreased more and the specific energy as well as recycling degradation rate needs to be enhanced further. Silicon anodes and cobalt-free nickel-rich cathodes are widely regarded as promising materials for the next generation of lithium-ion batteries. This review discusses the current state of research on silicon anode nanomaterials and nickel-rich cathode materials without cobalt.