23-Jan-2013 - RSC Publishing

A novel porous nanocomposite of sulfur/carbon obtained from fish scales for lithium sulfur batteries

Scientists in China have used carbonised fish scales as a porous material to be used as a cathode in lithium sulfur batteries. The structure of the material enhances the cycle life of the cathode material.

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