ANODE (OXIDATION)
LiₓC₆ → C₆ + x Li⁺ + x e⁻
Lithium atoms stored in graphite lose electrons (oxidation) and release Li⁺ ions into the electrolyte border.
Lithium-Ion Battery Mechanism
Observe ion migration and electron transport through charge and discharge state cycles.
Step 1 / 3: Oxidation at Anode
CATHODE (REDUCTION)
Li₁₋ₓCoO₂ + x Li⁺ + x e⁻ → LiCoO₂
Cathode remains in a lithium-deficient state, ready to receive incoming ions.
Sources: [31] Goodenough et al. (2013) · [32] Nitta et al. (2015) · [33] Mizushima et al. (1980) · [42] Dahn et al. (1991)