The black powder behind battery power

The black powder behind battery power

Carbon black, a key ingredient in ancient inks, is used today to make the porous electrodes found in many rechargeable batteries. Understanding how to control its microstructure can pave the way to better-performing batteries.

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Veröffentlicht in:Physics today 2024-09, Vol.77 (9), p.26-32
Hauptverfasser: Richards, Jeffrey J., Hipp, Julie B.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Batteries
Black carbon
Carbon black
Electric vehicles
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Zusammenfassung:Carbon black, a key ingredient in ancient inks, is used today to make the porous electrodes found in many rechargeable batteries. Understanding how to control its microstructure can pave the way to better-performing batteries.
ISSN:0031-9228
1945-0699
DOI:10.1063/pt.ercw.haga