Scientists Discover New “Glassy” Lithium

Scientists from the University of California San Diego and the Idaho National Laboratory got a first-time-ever glimpse at the non-crystalline “glassy” lithium that forms at the earliest stages of lithium recharging. During such stages, slow, low-energy charging causes electrodes to collect atoms in a disorganized way that improves charging behaviour. This had never been observed before. In a study published in the journal Nature Materials, the researchers say these findings may help fine-tune recharging approaches to…