Si-Ni Nanofoam Composite Materials for Lithium-ion Rechargeable Batteries

Because of their nanoporous composition, large surface area, porosity, three-dimensional (3D) conducting matrix, and remarkable flexibility, nanoporous metals have received a lot of interest in battery storage applications. A recent paper published in the journal ACS Applied Energy Materials describes a simple approach for making Si-Ni nanofoam composite materials for a high loading Si electrode in lithium (Li)-ion rechargeable batteries.