How short circuits in lithium metal batteries can be prevented (IMAGE)

Chalmers University of Technology

How short circuits in lithium metal batteries can be prevented

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To avoid short circuits in lithium metal batteries, researchers have developed guidelines for how lithium can be optimally distributed, based on variables such as current density, temperature and the concentration of ions in the electrolyte.

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Illustration: Yen Strandqvist/Chalmers University of Technology

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