MatSci-SAMhttps://w3id.org/matsci-sam/vocabulary/id4/activation_energy/definitions/1The energy needed to pass over an energy barrier of some sort, often for atomic movement or a chemical reaction.
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A lower activation energy for lithium migration means lithium can travel more easily, making for a better battery electrolyte.
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