Study Finds a Way to Prevent Fires in Next-Generation Lithium Batteries

Wednesday, June 17, 2015 - 05:00 in Physics & Chemistry

In a study that could improve the safety of next-generation batteries, researchers discovered that adding two chemicals to the electrolyte of a lithium metal battery prevents the formation of dendrites - "fingers" of lithium that pierce the barrier between the battery's halves, causing it to short out, overheat and sometimes burst into flame.

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