The discovery of a new mechanism in lithium batteries transforms energy storage in batteries

Manchester University researchers, by conducting extensive research on double-layer graphene, have succeeded in discovering a new mechanism in the process of energy storage in lithium batteries. This innovative discovery can bring significant developments in the field of battery technology and, consequently, related industries.

According to the scientific news department of Tekna technology media, lithium batteries are known as one of the most important sources of energy in the modern world. These batteries store electrical energy by using the process of insight of lithium ions into the structure of the anode material. However, fully understanding the exact mechanisms of this process has always been one of the main challenges for researchers.

In this research, Manchester University scientists have achieved important findings by studying double-layer graphene as an alternative anode. They have observed that instead of randomly entering the graphene structure, lithium ions enter its layers in specific and organized steps. This phenomenon, called “in-plane phasing”, indicates the complex and regular interactions between lithium ions and the atomic structure of graphene.

Emphasizing the importance of this discovery, Professor Irina Grigorihova, the head of this research team, stated: “The discovery of intra-plate phasing advances our understanding of the lithium insight process to a completely new level. This finding shows that the interactions between lithium ions and the graphene structure are much more complex than expected. With a deeper understanding of this mechanism, we can hope to design and manufacture lithium batteries with higher efficiency and longer life.”

Although bilayer graphene offers valuable insights into the sensing process due to its unique structure, it also has limitations. The energy storage capacity of double-layer graphene is lower than that of traditional anodic materials such as graphite. This is due to the stronger interactions between the lithium ions in the bilayer graphene structure and, as a result, the reduction of the available space for the ions.

However, this research shows that with a more detailed study of different structures and materials, solutions can be found to improve the energy storage capacity of lithium batteries. For example, by designing new anode materials with optimized structures, it is possible to allow more lithium ions to enter. Discovering a new mechanism in the process of lithium insight is an important step towards the development of lithium batteries with better performance and longer life. This achievement could create significant developments in various industries including electric vehicles, portable electronic devices and energy storage systems.