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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Technology Risk The landscape of next-generation battery technologies is shifting, with silicon anodes potentially bypassing solid-state solutions entirely.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Morelle looks to implement that massive gain in charging speed by leveraging a burgeoning battery chemistry that's been frequently explored in other industries, including electric vehicles and consumer electronics: swapping out the standard graphite anode in favor of silicon.
—New Atlas, 28 July 2025
Dendrites are chains of lithium ions that form due to chemical reactions on the surface of the anode.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 June 2025
Heat generated from a fire, thermal runaway of an adjacent cell, or shorting of the battery can melt the porous membrane between the battery’s cathode and anode, causing this cell to go into thermal runaway.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 10 June 2025
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Morelle looks to implement that massive gain in charging speed by leveraging a burgeoning battery chemistry that's been frequently explored in other industries, including electric vehicles and consumer electronics: swapping out the standard graphite anode in favor of silicon.
—New Atlas, 28 July 2025
Dendrites are chains of lithium ions that form due to chemical reactions on the surface of the anode.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 June 2025
Heat generated from a fire, thermal runaway of an adjacent cell, or shorting of the battery can melt the porous membrane between the battery’s cathode and anode, causing this cell to go into thermal runaway.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 10 June 2025
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“Anode.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anode. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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