Interfacial excess charge dynamics as a quantitative descriptor to understand lithium dendrite growth
Yongbing Tang
Nature Communications, Published online: 01 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-72472-y Tracing the origins of lithium dendrite growth remains a critical challenge for lithium metal batteries. Here, the authors introduce an interfacial excess charge distribution factor to understand lithium dendrite growth, guiding the design of an electrolyte that suppresses Li dendrites in practical pouch cells.