The Cu-foil current collectors with Ni3(HITP)2 films were prepared to reduce the energy barrier of the current collector surface and thus provide a uniform seeding layer for the subsequent deposition of Li in Li-ion batteries.
P is a promising anode material for Li ion batteries, herein, we use plasma activated phosphorous vapor to deposite P on the Cu current collector, which in situ converts the surface of Cu into Cu3P, leading to a monolithic electrode.