Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) containing a silicon anode material, which has a high energy density, are promising energy storage devices that are being developed to meet the growing energy storage demands for various technological applications, such as electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) [1-3]. However, huge volume expansion occurs in the charge and discharge process, which causes rapid reduction of capacity and a short cycle life. Hence, the prime problem faced for the enhancement of silicon cyclability is how to address the variable volume