Rice University theorists say graphene-boron mix shows promise for lithium-ion batteries
Frustration led to revelation when Rice
University scientists determined how graphene might be made useful for
high-capacity batteries.
Calculations by the Rice lab of theoretical physicist Boris Yakobson
found a graphene/boron anode should be able to hold a lot of lithium and
perform at a proper voltage for use in lithium-ion batteries. The
discovery appears in the American Chemical Society’s Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters.
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| A theory developed at Rice University determined that a graphene/boron compound would excel as an ultrathin anode for lithium-ion batteries. The compound would store far more energy than graphite electrodes used in current batteries. (Credit: Vasilii Artyukhov/Rice University) |
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