Use of a novel electrolyte could allow advanced metal electrodes and higher voltages, boosting capacity and cycle life. Lithium-ion batteries have made possible the lightweight electronic devices whose portability we …
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A recent study from Penn Engineering researchers provides new insights into why silicon anodes in lithium-ion batteries rapidly degrade and fail. Using advanced imaging techniques and high-contrast gold to stand …
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Visualization of a lithium-rich cathode. Credit: Carnegie Mellon University and Northeastern University Batteries have come a long way since Volta first stacked copper and zinc discs together 200 years ago. …
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