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How cracked cathodes help reduce Li-ion batteries’ charging time

Staff Writer | August 27, 2023 | 6:31 am Battery Metals Energy Suppliers & Equipment USA Aluminum Cobalt Lithium Manganese Nickel 

New research out of the University of Michigan shows that cracks in the positive electrode of lithium-ion batteries reduce charging times. "Many companies are interested in making 'million-mile batteries' using particles that do not crack. Unfortunately, if the cracks are...

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