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Polymer-Derived Silicon Oxycarbide (SiOC) and Silicon Carbonitride (SiCN) Ceramics for Advanced Electrochemical Energy Storage Applications

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Preceramic polymers, especially silicon oxycarbide (SiOC) and silicon carbonitride (SiCN) ceramics, have gained significant attention due to their wide range of applications in many fields, particularly in energy storage devices beyond conventional lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). This review focuses on the synthesis, structural characteristics, and properties of SiOC and SiCN ceramics as electrodes for battery applications. Furthermore, their promising applications as electrode materials for energy storage systems are explored, along with the most recent advances in the development of such materials and their use in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs), potassium-ion batteries (PIBs), sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), and supercapacitors. This review addresses the distinct advantages of SiOC and SiCN ceramics, including high thermal stability, mechanical robustness, and adaptable microstructures. It also examines the challenges associated with the commercialization of these ceramics, including issues related to electronic conductivity and ion transport pathways.

Source: Journal of Composites Science

DOI: 10.3390/jcs10060280

Authors: Saja Al Ajrash, Erick S. Vasquez-Guardado

Institutions: University of Kufa, University of Dayton

Language: English

Topic: Advancements in Battery Materials

Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Affordable and clean energy

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,172