Piezoelectric Field‐Derived Mechano–Electrochemical Regulation for Durable SiO Anode

ABSTRACT Silicon monoxide (SiO) has emerged as a promising high‐capacity anode material for next‐generation lithium‐ion batteries. Nevertheless, the practical application of SiO anodes remains hindered by sluggish Li + ion transport kinetics and persistent mechanical stress heterogeneity during deep lithiation. Here, we propose a piezoelectric functional–modification strategy that transforms the intrinsic expansion stress of SiO into a self‐adaptive driving force for electrochemical regulation. By decorating SiO with piezoelectric LiTaO 3 (SiO–P), the periodic volume fluctuation during cycling activates localized electric fields that accelerate Li + ion migration, homogenize interfacial charge distribution, and promote the formation of a uniform, robust SEI. The resulting SiO–P composite delivers exceptional cycling stability, maintaining 380.8 mAh g −1 after 500 cycles at 2 C, with significantly enhanced durability validated in pouch–cell configurations. This work establishes a mechano–electrochemical paradigm that converts detrimental mechanical stress into a beneficial regulatory signal, offering a promising route toward high‐energy, durable SiO‐based anodes for practical LIBs.

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Advanced Materials
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2026-09-17
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https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.74988
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Advancements in Battery Materials
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Piezoelectric Field‐Derived Mechano–Electrochemical Regulation for Durable SiO Anode

Junxiu Wu, Mengting Zheng, Jun Lü, Chuang Sun et al.
Advanced Materials
Advancements in Battery Materials
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Piezoelectric Field‐Derived Mechano–Electrochemical Regulation for Durable SiO Anode

Junxiu Wu, Mengting Zheng, Jun Lü, Chuang Sun, Tianpin Wu, Qian Zhang, Kaiwen Yu
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ABSTRACT Silicon monoxide (SiO) has emerged as a promising high‐capacity anode material for next‐generation lithium‐ion batteries. Nevertheless, the practical application of SiO anodes remains hindered by sluggish Li + ion transport kinetics and persistent mechanical stress heterogeneity during deep lithiation. Here, we propose a piezoelectric functional–modification strategy that transforms the intrinsic expansion stress of SiO into a self‐adaptive driving force for electrochemical regulation. By decorating SiO with piezoelectric LiTaO 3 (SiO–P), the periodic volume fluctuation during cycling activates localized electric fields that accelerate Li + ion migration, homogenize interfacial charge distribution, and promote the formation of a uniform, robust SEI. The resulting SiO–P composite delivers exceptional cycling stability, maintaining 380.8 mAh g −1 after 500 cycles at 2 C, with significantly enhanced durability validated in pouch–cell configurations. This work establishes a mechano–electrochemical paradigm that converts detrimental mechanical stress into a beneficial regulatory signal, offering a promising route toward high‐energy, durable SiO‐based anodes for practical LIBs.

Advanced Materials
Zhejiang University of Technology (CN), Zhejiang University (CN)
National Natural Science Foundation of China, China Postdoctoral Science Foundation
Openalex Percentile: Top 20%
Advancements in Battery Materials
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