Silicon anode structure generates new potential for lithium-ion batteries

ScienceDaily
Feb 8, 2021, 2:59 pm103 pts
New research has identified a nanostructure that improves the anode in lithium-ion batteries. Instead of using graphite for the anode, the researchers turned to silicon: a material that stores more charge but is susceptible to fracturing. The team deposited silicon atoms on top of metallic nanoparticles to form…

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