Electron backscatter diffraction elucidates the microstructure of alkali metals deposited in a battery. ... the situation has been different for the alkali metals lithium and sodium used in batteries.

The group is now exploring whether alkali metal anions like cesium can also form 18-electron complexes. CORRECTION: This story was updated on October 3, 2018, to correct the description of the ...

Alkali metals, a group of elements including potassium and sodium, are highly reactive. In a splash of water, the metal jettisons electrons, which generates heat.

Moreover, the charging protocol and applied pressure governed the electrodeposited metal microstructure, presenting opportunities for optimizing metal anodes in SSBs. Journal Reference. Fuchs, T., et ...