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The aim is to understand how lignin-derived hard carbon can serve as an effective anode material for lithium and post-lithium-ion batteries.

April 22, 2026Journal of Materials Chemistry A0 citationsOpen Access

Unveiling the potential of lignin-derived hard carbon as anode material for Li-and post-Li-ion batteries: A computational investigation

JAJafar AziziUniversität Ulm AGAxel GrossUniversität Ulm HEHolger EuchnerUniversity of Tübingen

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The aim is to understand how lignin-derived hard carbon can serve as an effective anode material for lithium and post-lithium-ion batteries.
Conducted computational analysis to evaluate the performance of hard carbon derived from lignin
Examined the relationship between precursor material and anode performance in batteries
Identified key characteristics of lignin-derived hard carbon contributing to superior battery performance
Showed promising electrochemical properties compared to conventional anode materials

Abstract

Hard carbon is one of the most promising anode materials for post-Li-ion batteries; however, the relationship between precursor material and performance is still hardly understood. In this work, we present...

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