Solid-state batteries face numerous challenges impeding ... as they can easily short out or catch fire due to dendrite formation on the anode's surface. Dendrites can grow like roots, ultimately ...

The analysis of stack pressure evolution during electrochemical cycling reveals that soft shorting in SSBs arises from both dendrite formation and deformation, offering insights into further ...

McDowell is driving innovation in solid-state battery research ... this technology suppresses lithium dendrite formation, preventing catastrophic failures and thermal runaway.

They have demonstrated that by tweaking the solvation structure of the electrolyte, a solid ... dendrite-free Na-metal plating and stripping. This enables a longer life cycle for the battery ...

Solid-state batteries (SSBs), particularly those utilizing sodium ... However, challenges such as Na dendrite formation and mechanical integrity under operational conditions persist. Advanced imaging ...

Solid-state batteries are designed to be safer than their liquid electrolyte counterparts. But dendrite formation increases risk of fire in solid-state batteries too. Image credit: Just_Super ...