Like water for batteries: Water 'likeability' plays role in battery-charged objects
Monday, July 29, 2013 - 13:50
in Physics & Chemistry
Objects made from graphite -- such as lithium-ion batteries -- are "hydrophobic," meaning that they "dislike" water. For decades this lack of likeability has presented significant challenges in terms of building more durable technological devices made with graphite -- until now.