Natural versus Synthetic Graphite

SEM images of a,b) artificial and c,d) natural graphite electrodes

In battery cells we see the use of natural and synthetic graphite in the anode. What are the differences and the advantages / disadvantages. Natural graphite anode has the advantages of lower cost, high capacity and lower energy consumption compared with the corresponding synthetic anode. But the latter performs much better in electrolyte compatibility, fast-charge … Read more