SiliconX: Scientists hail new alloy as missing ingredient for next-gen batteries

For years, scientists have seen silicon as a hugely promising material in the world of lithium-ion batteries. The primary reason for this is that using it as the anode could mean batteries with 10 times the capacity of current versions – at least in theory. But in reality, it easily breaks apart as the battery goes through its charging cycles. Scientists at Norway's Institute for Energy Technology are now claiming to have overcome this problem with a new material they call SiliconX... Continue Reading SiliconX: Scientists hail new alloy as missing ingredient for next-gen batteries Category: Materials Tags: Batteries Battery Lithium-ion Norway Silicon Related Articles: Lithium-ion battery boost could come from "caging" silicon in graphene Silicon sawdust – coming soon to a battery near you? New silicon-based anode set to boost lifetime and capacity of lithium-ion batteries How recycled glass bottles can become better batteries New li-ion battery anode could charge electronics in minutes Sand-based anode triples lithium-ion battery performance