In this Perspective, we highlight recent progress and challenges related to the integration of lithium metal anodes in solid-state batteries. While prior reports have suggested that solid electrolytes ...

Lithium (from Greek lithos or stone) is a silvery-white alkali metal that is the lightest ... Thanks to lithium’s relative instability and atomic structure, it is easy to form a lithium-ion ...

KAIST researchers have achieved a world-class breakthrough by extending the lifespan of lithium metal anodes by approximately 750% using only water. Their study is published in the journal ...

When the battery is being charged, the ions return to the anode—contrary to what naturally happens in a chemical reaction—and this prepares the battery for repeated use. Lithium metal ...