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

Key Points

• 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