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September 09, 2014

Live from inside a battery
Munich, Germany (SPX) Sep 05, 2014
Lithium-ion batteries are seen as a solution for energy storage of the future and have become indispensible, especially in electromobility. Their key advantage is that they are able to store large amounts of energy but are still comparatively light and compact. However, when metallic lithium forms and deposits during charging it can lead to a reduced battery lifespan and even short-circuits. Scientists at the Technische Universitat Munchen (TUM) have now managed to peer into the inner workings of ... read more

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