Researchers at the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) and Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) have developed the world’s first electrode design for a high-performance lithium-ion battery.
The battery could, in the future, significantly improve the performance and stability of batteries used in electronic devices such as smartphones, laptops, and electric vehicles (EVs).
To achieve this, the researchers used an electrode (anode) structure that enhances the reliability and performance of traditional lithium-ion batteries. The anode is designed with grooves allowing small materials with improved ion conductivity and electrical conductivity to be placed between high-capacity materials.
The innovative design is able to maintain high performance and reliability even when the electrode of the lithium-ion battery is thick.
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