Bioinspired carbon anodes enable high performance in lithium-ion batteries
Friday, September 11, 2015 - 08:20
in Physics & Chemistry
A*STAR scientists have drawn on nature for a breakthrough that significantly enhances the electrochemical performance of lithium-ion batteries. The researchers have developed hierarchical porous carbon spheres to be used as anodes after being inspired by the templated formation of unicellular algae or 'diatoms'.