Turn that defect upside down: Twin boundaries in lithium-ion batteries
Thursday, May 21, 2015 - 12:00
in Physics & Chemistry
Most people see defects as flaws. A few Michigan Technological University researchers, however, see them as opportunities. Twin boundaries—which are small, symmetrical defects in materials—may present an opportunity to improve lithium-ion batteries. The twin boundary defects act as energy highways and could help get better performance out of the batteries.