Research progress and prospect of silicon nanotubes in new energy field

Abstract

The unique physical and chemical properties of silicon nanotubes are expected to play a huge potential role in the field of new energy. So far, there are relatively few reports about their applications in the new energy field. Firstly, this paper reviewed the research progress of silicon nanotubes in lithium-ion batteries, solar cells, large-scale energy storage and energy saving. Then, the effects of pores, thin walls, coatings and shells on the application of silicon nanotubes in lithium-ion batteries were introduced detailedly. And the prospective applications of silicon nanotubes in new energy field, such as thermal management, fuel cells and flexible batteries were also demonstrated. Finally, the main problems involved in the application and development were summarized, and the potential solutions about these problems were proposed respectively. It is expected that this paper is valuable in the application and research of silicon nanotubes in the field of new energy.

Keywords

silicon nanotubes / application / new energy / progress / lithium-ion batteries / solar cell / energy storage

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