Direct coating of electrodes using pyrolysis of flat sheets in silicon-dominant anode cells

Abstract

Systems and methods are provided for direct coating of electrodes using pyrolysis of flat sheets in silicon-dominant anode cells. A plurality of flat electrode sheets may be formed, and at least a portion of the plurality of flat electrode sheets may be arranged into one or more stacks of flat electrode sheets. Each stack of flat electrode sheets may be placed onto a flat pyrolysis boat, and heat treatment (e.g., pyrolysis) may be applied to each flat pyrolysis boat. Forming of the flat electrode sheets may include use of cutting, punching, and/or notching, such as doing so based on predetermined electrode shapes and/or dimensions. The forming and/or arranging of the flat electrode sheets may be based on one or more predetermined criteria or considerations, such as shrinkage or expansion during the heat treatment.

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