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Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science

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Lithium metal batteries exhibit microstructural growth when cycled in conventional lithium battery electrolyte (left). Addition of potassium ions to the electrolyte modulates degradation during battery operation, preventing the growth of microstructures and leading to safer, longer lasting batteries (right).

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