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Silicon anode

Also called silicon-anode, silicon-carbon anode, silicon composite anode

An anode that uses silicon, alone or blended with graphite, because silicon can hold about ten times more lithium per gram. Silicon swells up to ≈300% when charged, which cracks particles and shortens life.

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