The study shows that the buildup on battery electrodes is a side effect, not the root cause, of performance loss.
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> Researchers found that the solid electrolyte interphase layer is semi-conductive, allowing electron leakage and impacting battery life.
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> This research could lead to the development of better batteries with extended lifecycles and minimized capacity losses.
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> “Even slight variations of the rate of conduction through the SEI can result in dramatic differences in efficiency and battery cycling stability,” Wang added.
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> I take it the leakage means increased self-discharge?
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> And the 'efficiency' referred to is ratio of stored charge to Ampere-hours recharging current?
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