SMRTR Science & EngineeringApr 8, 2026Interesting Engineering

First real-time view shows weakness in brittle lithium dendrites

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University of Houston researchers discovered that lithium dendrites in batteries are brittle like glass, not soft as previously thought. These rigid structures snap and pierce protective barriers, causing dangerous short circuits.

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