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Three-dimensional macroporous Sn–Ag thin film anode prepared by electro-less reduction method: effect of micro-structure

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A three-dimensional Sn–Ag thin film with open interconnected walls consisting of active small grains of Sn and Ag was fabricated by electro-less reduction method as anode for lithium-ion batteries application. The morphologies and electrochemical performance of the macroporous Sn–Ag thin films were investigated by using scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, cyclic voltammetry, and galvanostatical charge–discharge measurement. The results demonstrated that through controlling the plating time, the electrode with optimized microstructure exhibited the largest reversible capacities, maintaining a capacity of 583 mAh g−1 after 100 cycles, due to the well-preserved micro-porous structure after extended cycling.

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    Jinhan Yao, Pinjie Zhang, Chaoqi Shen & Lianbang Wang

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Yao, J., Zhang, P., Shen, C. et al. Three-dimensional macroporous Sn–Ag thin film anode prepared by electro-less reduction method: effect of micro-structure. Ionics 19, 295–300 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11581-012-0748-2

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