In a report entitled “Advanced Energy Materials,” a group of researchers provides their evidence that the smoothness of a battery surface is what matters most for long-term battery performance. This discovery could potentially lead to improving solid-electrolyte batteries in the future, which may prevent flammability and other mishaps known to take place with lithium-based rechargeable batteries. The use of solid electrolytes could significantly reduce dendrite formation, which could also lead to less short circuit failures. The use of a solid-lithium metal electrode could also have the potential to double the energy capacity of a lithium-ion battery.

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