Electrochemical Deposition of Silicon: A Critical Review of Electrolyte Systems for Industrial Implementation.

Gevorg Abramkin, Srecko Stopic, Andrey Yasinskiy, Alexander Birich, Bernd Friedrich

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Review in Materials (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Gevorg AbramkinIME Process Metallurgy and Metal Recycling, RWTH Aachen University, 52056 Aachen, Germany.

Srecko StopicIME Process Metallurgy and Metal Recycling, RWTH Aachen University, 52056 Aachen, Germany.

Andrey YasinskiyIME Process Metallurgy and Metal Recycling, RWTH Aachen University, 52056 Aachen, Germany.

Alexander BirichIME Process Metallurgy and Metal Recycling, RWTH Aachen University, 52056 Aachen, Germany.ORCID 0000-0002-5424-6124

Bernd FriedrichIME Process Metallurgy and Metal Recycling, RWTH Aachen University, 52056 Aachen, Germany.ORCID 0000-0002-2934-2034

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Abstract

Electrochemical deposition of silicon is considered a promising alternative to conventional high-temperature and high-emission methods of silicon production. This review analyzes the current state of research on electrolyte systems used for silicon electrodeposition, with a particular focus on their potential for industrial-scale application. These systems are evaluated based on key characteristics relevant to such implementation, including silicon precursor solubility, electrical conductivity, applicable current density, and behavior under process conditions. The study evaluates fluoride-based, chloride-based, mixed halide, and organic electrolyte systems based on key criteria, including conductivity, chemical stability, silicon precursor solubility, temperature range, and ease of product purification. Fluoride-based melts offer high current densities (up to 2 A/cm

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electrolyte compositionmolten saltssilicon electrodepositionsustainable silicon production

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PMID40942434

DOI10.3390/ma18174009

PMCPMC12429485

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