Lithium ions reinforcement

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Lytle et al. (2011) developed an a-C nanofoam/carbon fiber composite. This novel composite is a device-ready electrode that does not require conductive additives for the electrode fabrication with improved mechanical and electronic properties because the carbon fiber scaffolding imparts physical reinforcement, flexibility, and additional conductive pathways. a-C nanofoam/carbon fiber composites are device-ready electrode structures that are suitable for application in electrochemical capacitors, lithium-ion batteries, metal-air batteries, fuel cells, and ultrafiltration. 

LaliaBS, Samad YA, Hashaikeh R (2013) Nanocrystalline cellulose-reinforced composite mats for lithium-ion batteries electrochemical and thermomechanical performance. J Solid State Electrochem 17(3) 575-581. doi 10.1007/sl0008-012-1894-l... 

Lalia BS, Samad YA, Hashaikeh R (2012) NanocrystalUne-cellulose-reinforced poly(vinylidenefluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene) nanocomposite films as a separator for lithium ion batteries. J Appl Polym Sci 126 E441-E447. doi 10.1002/app.36783... 

Besides aluminum pouch film, plastic materials can also be cast into different shapes as cases for lithium-ion batteries [4]. This is mainly applied to lithium-ion batteries of large capacity, which mainly use LiFeP04 as the positive electrode material. Usually, PP or PET is the primary material. In order to enhance its strength, some inert fillers can be added, and some metallic reinforcing parts can also be attached. 

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