History of Anode Material Development

The rapid spread of mobile phones was the main driver of LIB demand during this period, and a flat discharge profile is preferable for mobile phone applications. Graphite thus became the dominant anode material, with many variations developed to achieve lower cost and increased capacity. Among the various types of graphite, modified natural graphite has become the most common. 

FIGURE 1.7 Discharge curve of the hard carbon anode. 

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