A new paper in the journal Advanced Science has explored the development of a novel energy dissipative binder to improve the performance of lithium-ion battery anodes. The research has been conducted by scientists from Xi’an Jiaotong University and the China University of Geosciences.
Study: An Energy Dissipative Binder for Self-Tuning Silicon Anodes in Lithium-Ion Batteries. Image Credit: P5h/Shutterstock.com
Background to the Research
Lithium-ion batteries are a key green energy storage technology in the 21st Century. Along with fuel cells and supercapacitors, they offer the potential to overcome the environmental issues caused by over-reliance on fossil fuels and help the world transition to a post-carbon, emission-free economy.
Amongst the main components of lithium-ion batteries (and other types of battery technology), the rational design of anodes is key to ensuring…