Silicon Battery Manufacturers: Who’s Leading the Charge?

Silicon batteries and lithium-ion batteries are both key players in energy storage, but they differ in composition and performance. Silicon batteries use silicon as an anode material, which can store more energy than traditional graphite anodes used in lithium-ion batteries. This gives silicon batteries the potential for higher energy density and longer battery life. However, they currently face challenges like faster degradation and swelling during charge cycles. Lithium-ion batteries, widely used today, are reliable and have a well-established manufacturing process, but they offer lower energy density compared to the potential of silicon-based alternatives.