Advances in silicon-carbon composites anodes derived from agro wastes for applications in lithium-ion battery: A review.

Recently, the growing demand for high-performing batteries and different environmental challenges (such include global warming and climate change) have increased the requirement and demand for Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) used in advanced technologies (i.e., electric cars and many others). To meet this increasing demand, there is an urgent need for more advanced technologies and materials. In the pursuit of developing anode materials, silicon has emerged as the utmost favourable choice for the next generation of LIBs, aiming to substitute the commonly used graphite. Carbon is commonly used to render silicon (Si) suitable for use since Si cannot be used directly as the electrode in LIBs. One of the recently discovered techniques in the development of high-performance LIBs is the use of inexpensive, sustainable, renewable, and eco-friendly materials. Agro-waste-derived silicon and carbon are often used as long as they don't negatively affect the LIB anode's performance. This review paper presents the advances in the development of silicon-carbon (Si/C) composite anodes sourced from agro-waste for applications in LIBs. It provides an overview of agro-waste-derived silicon-based anode materials and techniques for extracting silica from agricultural wastes. Next, the outline explains the preparation technique of Si/C composites obtained from agricultural residues for use in LIBs. Additionally, the paper delves into recent research challenges and the potential prospects of materials derived from agro-waste in the advancement of sophisticated LIBs battery materials.

Dataset for residual stress measurements via neutron diffraction of thermally sprayed Inconel 625 coating on 304 stainless steel.

Fundamental understanding of factors and mechanisms controlling the residual stress formation in material coatings is critical for selection of optimum synthesis and deposition parameters. This article contains data from the investigation of the residual stress properties of Inconel 625 coating measured at different coating thicknesses, 250 µm,300 µm, 350 µm and 400 µm, deposited on 304 stainless steel (SS) substrate using high-velocity oxy-fuel (HVOF) spraying technique. The neutron diffraction technique was employed to measure the residual stresses of the coated specimen. Data provided provides insights into the influence of coating thickness on the residual stress of the material and therefore on the overall mechanical performance and applicability of the component.