X-rays reveal elusive chemistry for better electric vehicle batteries

https://techxplore.com/news/2022-12-x-rays-reveal-elusive-chemistry-electric.html

"three components for more accurate and controllable interphase for lithium metal batteries: (1) formation of lithium hydride... controlling composition of lithium hydride in lithium metal anode.will help design interphase with highest performance. (2) lithium fluoride, important for electrochemical performance, can be formed at large scale in low concentration electrolytes which is cost effective. (3) Controlling composition of lithium hydroxide to understand how it is consumed during battery cycling"

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The Graphite Challenge: Could It Impact Electric Vehicle Battery Production?

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