Simplifying electrode design for lithium-ion rechargeable cells

In the race to improve lithium-ion cell manufacturing, societal impact is a chief concern as significant resources are required to meet increasing demands. Modified cell designs which employ foils and textiles with simplified constructions offer a scalable path to realize sustainability. Here we demonstrate the novel design for a lithium-ion energy storage device which utilizes a pre-lithiated aluminum foil anode and an activated carbon fiber cathode avoiding energy or cost-intensive production steps.