Figure 6: SEM micrographs of the graphite electrode surface: (a) pristine electrode; (b) anode after 20 cycles in blank electrolyte; (c) electrode after 20 cycles in electrolyte with 0.5% BATE; (d) electrode after 20 cycles in electrolyte with 1.0% BATE; (e) electrode after 20 cycles in electrolyte with 2.0% BATE.

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