Low-energy Li1Si1 phases

Simulation method identifies materials for better batteries

15 September 2014

Researchers from the University of Cambridge have devised a new simulation technique which reliably predicts the structure and behaviour of different materials, in order to accelerate the development of next-generation batteries for a wide range of applications.

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When Li meets Si - the Wedding Cake

Lifting the lid on silicon batteries

03 February 2014

Resolving the mystery of what happens inside batteries when silicon comes into contact with lithium could accelerate the commercialisation of next-generation high capacity batteries, for use in mobile phones and other applications.

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