Binder additive for silicon anodes

Abstract

Chapter Contents: 8.1 Introduction 8.2 The functionality of binders in a composite electrode 8.2.1 Fundamentals of adhesion 8.2.2 The battery electrode as a unique polymer composite 8.3 Surfaces of Si materials 8.4 Commercial binders: PVDF and CMC/SBR 8.5 New functional binders 8.5.1 Design principles for Si electrode binders 8.5.2 Development of adhesive binders 8.5.3 Development of elastic binders 8.5.4 Development of conductive binders 8.5 Development of water-soluble or dispersible binders 8.6 Additional considerations References