Mesoporous silicon synthesis and applications in Li-ion batteries and solar hydrogen fuel cells
US9656243B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 10, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 23, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P70/50
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
We provide a mesoporous silicon material (PSi) prepared via a template-free and HF-free process. The production process is facile and scalable, and it may be conducted under mild reaction conditions. The silicon may be produced directly by the reduction of a silicon-halogenide precursor (for example, SiCl4) with an alkaline alloy (for example, NaK alloy). The resulting Si-salt matrix is then annealed for the pore formation and crystallite growth. Final product is obtained by removal of the salt by-products with water.
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