Research in lithium-ion batteries

Research in lithium-ion batteries has produced many proposed refinements of lithium-ion batteries. Areas of research interest have focused on improving energy density, safety, rate capability, cycle durability, flexibility, and reducing cost.

Since the beginning of 2024, major smartphone companies have been switching to silicon-carbon batteries which utilize silicon anodes rather than traditional graphite anodes in lithium-ion batteries, which allows for higher energy density and longer run time.

Despite the advantages the technology has, companies like Samsung, Apple, and Google are still cautious about the use of it due to concerns about its silicon expansion, which may cause faster battery degrading, and even explosions under high pressure.

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) is becoming popular in many fields including using it for lithium-ion battery research. These methods have been used in all aspects of battery research including materials, manufacturing, characterization, and prognosis/diagnosis of batteries.

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