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Petroleum byproducts are promising electrode materials

Carbonaceous materials such as graphite and petroleum coke are widely used in the anodes of lithium-based secondary cells. As we near theoretical limits for natural resource acquisition, reimagining electrode design to incorporate waste stream materials from petroleum processing is critical for sustainable energy solutions.

Challenges for carbonaceous electrode design

The graphitization of coke and pitch as electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries is well-published. However, low tap density, low Coulombic efficiency, and prolonged charge-transfer distance challenge the development of carbon-based electrode materials with optimum cycle characteristics and structural performance. Therefore, assembly designs that synergize primary carbon nanostructures and advanced carbon architectures in high-performance lithium-ion battery electrodes are required for optimizing performance.

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