Purdue researchers convert packing peanuts into anode materials for Li-ion batteries; outperforming graphite
Green Car Congress
MARCH 23, 2015
Purdue researchers have developed a process to manufacture carbon-nanoparticle and microsheet anodes for Li-ion batteries from polystyrene and starch-based packing peanuts, respectively. These carbonaceous electrodes could also be used for rechargeable sodium-ion batteries.
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