Burned rice hull ash offers sustainable boost to battery performance
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 10, 2024
Researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered that ash from burned rice hulls contains a unique form of carbon capable of nearly doubling the energy density of lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries. This innovation could provide a sustainable, high-performance alternative to graphite in battery electrodes. This new "hard" carbon, revealed through advanced spectroscopy techniques