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.
Authors
- Junxiu Wu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-2512-4511)
- Mengting Zheng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8411-6611)
- Jun Lü (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0858-8577)
- Chuang Sun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-8760-2757)
- Tianpin Wu
- Qian Zhang
- Kaiwen Yu
Institutions
- Zhejiang University of Technology (CN)
- Zhejiang University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Advanced Materials
- Published
- 2026-09-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.74988
- Primary Topic
- Advancements in Battery Materials
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- China Postdoctoral Science Foundation