Through the use of graphene girders , researchers from the Warwick ##ite lab have come closer to replacing graphite in the manufacture of lithium - ion batteries with silicon . The change will increase both the capacity and lifespan of batteries . The researchers are now working on pre - industrial production of silicon / graphene composites and converting 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.