The best commercial lithium-ion batteries with electrodes made of so-called NMC532 (molecular formula: LiNi 0.5 Mn 0.3 Co 0.2 O 2) and graphite have a service life of up to eight years.

"Delving into the complex world of molecular motion on graphite surfaces has been an exciting journey," reveals Anton Tamtögl. "Measurements and simulation unveiled a sophisticated motion and ...