journal article·2025-06

State-of-the-art evolution of biochar in alkali metal ion (Li, Na, K) batteries’ applications

Liuliu Liu, Keqi Chen, Keyu Zhang, Xinyu Jiang, Rui Yan, Shaoze Zhang, Yin Li, Junxian Hu, Bin Yang, Yaochun Yao

Carbon Letters· Volume 35· Issue 3
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