New ‘pomegranate-inspired’ design solves problems for lithium-ion batteries

A novel battery electrode features silicon nanoparticles clustered like pomegranate seeds in a tough carbon rind. The Stanford/SLAC design could enable smaller, lighter rechargeable batteries for electric cars, cell phones and other devices.

Fuente : http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2014-02/dna…