Ann: Further Spectacular Vittangi Graphite Results, page-82

The anode is the negative electrode in a battery. The anode is important because the material choices of the anode will affect the safety, charging speed, capacity and life cycle of a battery.

Synthetic graphite is an active anode material consisting of graphitic carbon which has been obtained by graphitization at high temperatures, resulting in a pure final synthetic graphite product.

Active anode materials directly impact and determine the following battery performance characteristics:

• Safety
  • Synthetic graphite is the leading anode material today and is widely regarded as a thoroughly tested and proven anode material.
• Charging speed
  • Li-Ion battery charging speed is determined by the anode material, synthetic graphite allows quick and effective charging speeds.
• Maximum and reversible capacity
  • Synthetic graphite provides low de-lithiation potential and high gravimetric capacity. Continued development of silicon-graphite composites for future generations will increase overall battery capacity.
• Cycle life and longevity of the battery cell
  • Synthetic graphite enables long cycle life that is required by battery manufacturers.
• Recyclability
  
  • Synthetic graphite is recyclable and recoverable from used batteries and can be repurposed for further use.