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Lighter and safer

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Current collectors are essential components in lithium-ion batteries, but are typically made of metal foils that do not contribute to the battery capacity. Now, a fire-extinguishing lightweight polymer-based current collector is developed that enhances both the energy density and safety of the battery.

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Fig. 1: Current collector configurations.

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Nyholm, L. Lighter and safer. Nat Energy 5, 739–740 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41560-020-00707-3

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