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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Physics Today
Published
2024-09-01
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1063/pt.ercw.haga
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5
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Extraction and Separation Processes
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The black powder behind battery power

Jeffrey John Richards, Julie B. Hipp
5 citations
Physics Today
Extraction and Separation Processes
1.06
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The black powder behind battery power

Jeffrey John Richards, Julie B. Hipp
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Abstract

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.

Physics TodayVol. 77(9)
Northwestern University (US)
Affordable and clean energy
Openalex Percentile: Top 27%
Extraction and Separation Processes
1.06
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