METHODS FOR IMPROVING LITHIUM CELL PERFORMANCE COMPRISING CARBON NANOTUBE (CNT)-METAL COMPOSITES

摘要

The present invention provides methods for forming apparatus and devices including an anode including at least one metallic lithium layer and at least one backing layer, at least one cathode/counter electrode, at least one separator disposed between the anode and the at least one cathode/counter electrode and an electrolyte, wherein the apparatus is configured to provide a lithium utilization efficiency of at least 80% and wherein the at least one backing layer weighs less than 30% of a copper backing layer of the same dimensions.