What you need to know
- Lithium-metal anode batteries are considered the "holy grail" of portable storage, owing to their huge potential for storing energy, their affordability, and recyclability when compared to traditional batteries.
- The primary problem has always been their reactivity. Lithium-metal anode batteries essentially are a bit explodey.
- Research has been going on for decades to resolve the practicality issues around lithium-metal anode batteries, and a new breakthrough may be the first step to practical applications.
- A stable lithium-metal anode battery could charge your Windows laptop in mere minutes, and stave off degradation for thousands of cycles, potentially lasting decades.
