The document discusses a conductive polymer binder developed at LBNL that can be used in silicon anode lithium-ion batteries. Silicon offers a much higher theoretical capacity than traditional graphite anodes, but its large volume changes during charging/discharging can lead to capacity fading. The novel binder is flexible and conductive, allowing it to tightly bind silicon nanoparticles and maintain electrical contact through the volume changes. This overcomes challenges facing silicon anodes and enables their use in applications like electric vehicles to significantly increase energy density. The technology has potential for commercialization and competition with other companies working on silicon anode solutions.