Kavli Affiliate: Lynden Archer | Summary:Electroconvection in rechargeable batteries enhances the growth of dendrites at the electrode surface. The addition of low molecular weight polymers to the electrolyte in batteries results in the formation of a thin layer of higher polymer concentration near the electrode. This is due to van der Waals forces of attraction […]
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