Electrical imbalances at grain boundaries help explain solid-state battery failure

Researchers at MIT and the Technical University of Munich have identified that electrical imbalances at grain boundaries in solid-state electrolytes contribute to battery failure. Adjusting the processing of these materials can significantly improve battery performance and charging speed.
Why it matters
This discovery provides a pathway to developing safer, faster-charging, and more efficient solid-state batteries for future technology.
by Zach Winn, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Purely scientific reporting on materials engineering and battery technology.
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