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.
A crosslinked ionomer binder was prepared and used in graphite anodes for Li-ion batteries. These binder-based anodes exhibit enhanced electrochemical performance due to the formation of hydrogen bonds and the release of conductive Li+.