Pristine/ Charged State/ Discharged State (IMAGE) Shinshu University Caption Cross-sectional SEM images of graphite composite electrodes: (a) pristine, (b) at charged state with a capacity of 250 mA h g-1, and (c) at a discharged state with a capacity of 250 mA h g-1. TEM images of graphite powder (d) before and (e) after the first galvanostatic charge-discharge cycle at a capacity of 250 mA h g-1. Insets: selected area electron diffraction (SAED) patterns. Credit Masahiro Shimizu, Shinshu University Usage Restrictions The image may only be used with appropriate caption or credit. 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.