Elusive lithium-ion anode binder finally seen with pioneering technique

Phys.org
February 17, 2026
Researchers at the University of Oxford have developed a powerful new method to visualize an essential lithium-ion battery electrode component that had been extremely difficult to trace before. The discovery, published in Nature Communications, could lead to increased manufacturing efficiency of battery electrodes and ultimately help improve the charging rate and lifetime of Li-ion batteries.
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Originally published on Phys.org on 2/17/2026
Elusive lithium-ion anode binder finally seen with pioneering technique