Lithium Ion 2 (IMAGE)

DOE/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

Lithium Ion 2

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When lithium ions flow into the battery's solid electrode -- illustrated here in hexagonal slices -- the lithium can rearrange itself, causing the ions to clump together into hot spots that end up shortening the battery lifetime.

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Stanford University/3Dgraphic

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