Silicon Anode – The New Era in Battery Technology?

The Rising Role of Silicon in Energy Storage The world of electronics is witnessing another shift in #energystorage #technology, as #silicon— the cornerstone of most electronic materials and computer chips—makes headway into the realm of #batteries. #Lithiumionbatteries, which have been a mainstay of energy storage for three decades, have witnessed significant progress, primarily on the …

How a Breakthrough Anode Technology Is About to Level-Up Lithium Ion Batteries

In recent years, multiple companies have made promising progress on replacing graphite with silicon in the anodes of lithium ion batteries. In doing so, they are primed to significantly increase the performance of the battery type that is currently driving the transition to electrified transportation. It’s been years since I have written about batteries, and …