Researchers Discover Why Solid-State Batteries are Prone to Short-Circuiting
Solid-state batteries are often described as the next big step in energy storage technology. They have the potential to store more energy, last longer, and operate more safely than the lithium-ion batteries used today. Even so, one major challenge has slowed their progress: they are highly vulnerable to short-circuiting. Recent findings from researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology shed new light on why this problem keeps happening. At the center of the issue are tiny structures called dendrites. These are thin, needle-like metallic formations that grow inside the battery over time. As they extend through the solid material, they…
