Room-Temperature Lithium Metal Battery Closer to Reality
Wednesday, February 10, 2016 - 12:58
in Physics & Chemistry
Rechargeable lithium metal batteries offer energy storage capabilities far superior to today's workhorse lithium-ion technology that powers our smartphones and laptops. But these batteries are not in common use today because, when recharged, they spontaneously grow treelike bumps called dendrites that can trigger short-circuiting and cause a potential safety hazard.