Silicon Anode after 100 Cycles (IMAGE) DOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Caption This image shows a silicon anode after 100 cycles: The anode is barely recognizable as a silicon structure and is instead a mix of the silicon (green) and the fluorine (red) from the solid electrolyte interphase. Credit (Photo courtesy of Chongmin Wang | Pacific Northwest National Laboratory) Usage Restrictions None License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.