Study finds a way to prevent fires in next-generation lithium batteries
Wednesday, June 17, 2015 - 05:20
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.