First-principles Study of Mechanical and Electronic Properties of Co-Sn Intermetallics for Lithium Ion Battery Anode

Wei Dong, Ding Shen*, Shaobin Yang, Bing Liang, Xuelei Wang, Yue Liu, Sinan Li

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Abstract

The equilibrium structures, formation energy, mechanical properties and electronic properties of Co-Sn intermetallics have been systemically studied by first-principles study. The results show that the CoSn phase is more thermodynamically stable than any other stoichiometry of Co-Sn intermetallics. With the increasing of Co content in Co-Sn intermetallics, the mechanical properties change into brittle behavior from ductility character. Adding proper amount of Co to Co-Sn intermetallics can improve the cycle performance for lithium ion battery anode. However, high Co content will lead to a poor cycle performance for Co-Sn intermetallics.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)235-240
Number of pages6
JournalChemical Research in Chinese Universities
Volume34
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Apr 2018
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Co-Sn intermetallic
  • Electronic property
  • First-principle
  • Lithium ion battery
  • Mechanical property

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