BEST Magazine
27 March 2026
Silicon-nanotube anode design promises boost in lithium-ion performance
Why It Matters for ITAD
New technologies may create opportunities or challenges for equipment processing. UK-based ITAD businesses should monitor this development closely.
Researchers at the University of Surrey in the UK have developed a new lithium-ion battery anode architecture containing carbon nanotubes that could significantly increase energy density while maintaining cycle life, potentially extending the range of electric vehicles and the lifespan of portable electronics. The design, reported in ACS Applied Energy Materials, is built upon a…
Key Takeaways
- • Silicon-nanotube anode design promises boost in lithium-ion performance.
- • Researchers at the University of Surrey in the UK have developed a new lithium-ion battery anode architecture containing carbon nanotubes that could significantly increase energy density while maintaining cycle life, potentially extending the range of electric vehicles and the lifespan of portable electronics.
