A novel Si-MWNT nanocomposite synthesized via a CVD process shows a high reversible capacity of over 1500 mAh g−1 and stable cycling performance, which can be ascribed to the maintenance of a good conductive network by means of the direct scattered growth and pinning of MWNTs on Si particles.
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Development of inorganic-conducting polymer composites and ionic liquid-based electrolytes for rechargeable lithium batteries
Gao, P., Nuli, Y., He, Y., Wang, J., Minett, A. I., Yang, J. & Chen, J. (2010). Direct scattered growth of MWNT on Si for high performance anode material in Li-ion batteries. Chemical Communications, 46 (48), 9149-9151.