Synthetic vs Natural Anode - Which is Better? (Deep Dive)

The Talga and Novonix videos lead to the obvious question: Which is better, synthetic or natural anode? In this video, I answer that question by doing a deep dive into what the research says. The answer is nuanced.

Timeline
0:00 Introduction
1:17 Dahn Paper
7:29 Oak Ridge Paper
11:35 Dahn vs Oak Ridge
12:20 Synthetic vs Natural Production
14:00 Ulm Paper
16:29 Putting it all Together
17:22 Loose Ends
19:19 Key Takeaways
20:10 Novonix vs Talga Final Points

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Intro Music by Dyalla: Homer Said

[Adamk]

My wife: What are you watching?
Me: It's complicated.
Wife: Explain it to me.
Me: How much do you know about battery anodes?
Wife: *walks away*

[batterybulletin]

Nice wrap up to the anode series Jordan. I cannot honestly thank you enough for the shoutout at the end of the video. It is not easy to find a YouTuber who would help a fellow youtuber to grow, who is new, especially someone who is talking on a similar topic. Respect!!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 This guy is a legend!!!

[alemed]

Your videos are completely amazing and unique. There's no other deep dive of batteries anywhere else in a easily digestible way!

[coolcarlgaming]

He said his signature catch phrase "limiting factor". That's how you know he's getting serious!

[paultoensing]

My wife and I love your presentations. We’ve been pondering Novonix vs Talga ever since you’ve helped illuminate them. This video is superb! You are definitely an asset to our thought processes. Thanks for all you’re doing.

[christopherleubner]

Hemp activated charcoal converted to graphite would be best because it is extremely porus and highly conductive. More porus gives more room for lithium ions. The porosity is hard to replicate with either natural mined or synthetic petroleum based graphite. The unique features also creates buit in expansion compensation. ❤

[felixmuller]

Thank you Jordan, decided to value your effort by becoming a patron!
You youtube guys around Tesla and batteries in general are the real mvps!
Thank you guys, you are awesome.
Cheets

[atttomole]

This channel covers lithium ion batteries comprehensively. Truly insightful.

[eamonstack]

Jordan, based on all your videos I think there will be significant announcements in 5 different cell/pack areas, on battery day: 1. Dry battery electrode - with cell production streamlining; 2. Improved cathode chemistry (Jeff Dahn); 3. Improved anode composition using both natural and artificial graphite; 4. Tab less cells; and 5. Cell to battery pack (removing modules). This is a radical redesign of most aspects of the complex processes from Lithium ore to car battery pack. A revolution, Eamon

[nicka]

Excellent video yet again Jordan! Explaining complicated topics in a simple manner

[tombratfred]

Top notch content as always, thanks. You advise for everybody doing their own due diligence. But who are we kidding, for retail investors you're setting the bar frickin' high.

[myroseaccount]

I've invested in both Talga and Novonix as I think both are going to be key suppliers in the next 5 years

[MichaelOZimmermannJCDECS]

Excellent work and presentation! Thank you!

[evinvestfuture]

Seriously awesome work on your video's. Thank you so much :) you are appreciated

[richk]

Great summary, Jordan. Learnt a lot! Keep up the good work! Greetings from Germany, Richard

[mustaphatabbaa]

it's just perfect !!! this video is very helpful, i'm so very thankful for your presentation.

[rastafarianratrace]

As always. Amazing research and great structure... well done Jordan

[idt]

I love the electron microscope pics! Reminds of my metallurgy days.

[MagnumiPad]

Great work Jordan, very interesting analysis. You must spend a lot of time on research for these videos.

[eamonstack]

Thanks Jordan, thorough research very relevant to both understanding and appreciating decisions made by Tesla, which will be revealed on Battery Day. Brilliant! Eamon