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 ...

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 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 ...