Abstract
In this work, the mechanism of Li insertion/intercalation in the anode materials InSb and is investigated by means of the first-principles total-energy calculations. The electron localization function for the lithiated products of InSb are presented. Based on these results the change in the bonding character on lithiation is discussed. Further, the isomer shift for InSb and and their various lithiated products is reported. The average insertion/intercalation voltage and the volume expansion for transitions from InSb to and to are calculated and found to be in good agreement with the experimental values. These findings help to resolve the uncertainity regarding the lithiation mechanism in InSb.
- Received 26 August 2003
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.70.104110
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