Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS): a powerful technique to study the SEI layer in batteries

Chem Commun (Camb). 2021 Mar 4;57(18):2253-2256. doi: 10.1039/d0cc08001b. Epub 2021 Feb 2.

Abstract

The solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer on a silicon anode is investigated by SERS. Gold electrodeposition on a silicon electrode is confirmed by SEM, and Raman enhancement is proved, allowing determination of the partial composition of its SEI. For the first time, organophosphate-derivatives seem to be detected by Raman.