1
: the electrode of an electrochemical cell at which oxidation occurs: such as
a
: the positive terminal of an electrolytic cell
b
: the negative terminal of a galvanic cell
2
: the electron-collecting electrode of an electron tube
broadly
: the positive electrode of a diode compare cathode
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In addition, the materials used to make the batteries’ anodes allow for a faster transfer of electrons.
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Olesya Dmitracova, CNN, 1 July 2024
Large quantities of high-quality vein graphite have been shipped for testing to confirm its suitability as anode material.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2024
This marks the world’s first operation of a prototype e-vehicle powered by a lithium-ion battery with niobium titanium oxide (NTO) in the anode, further paving the way to battery commercialization.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 June 2024
The gel’s structure also resists the formation of dendrites, the needle-like structures that can form on the anode during charging and cause short circuits.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 June 2024
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Olesya Dmitracova, CNN, 1 July 2024
Large quantities of high-quality vein graphite have been shipped for testing to confirm its suitability as anode material.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2024
This marks the world’s first operation of a prototype e-vehicle powered by a lithium-ion battery with niobium titanium oxide (NTO) in the anode, further paving the way to battery commercialization.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 June 2024
The gel’s structure also resists the formation of dendrites, the needle-like structures that can form on the anode during charging and cause short circuits.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 June 2024
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“Anode.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anode. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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