Through the use of graphene girders, researchers from The Warwick Manufacturing Group have got closer to replacing graphite in the anodes of lithium-ion batteries with silicon. The change could increase both the capacity and lifespan of batteries. The researchers are now working on pre-industrial production of silicon/graphene composites and processing them into lithium-ion batteries.
Through the use of graphene girders, researchers from the Warwick Manufacturing Group have got closer to replacing graphite in the anodes of lithium-ion batteries with silicon. The change could increase both the capacity and lifespan of batteries. The researchers are now working on pre-industrial production of silicon/graphene composites and processing them into lithium-ion batteries.