Dendrites are metal microstructures that may form on the lithium battery's negative electrode during charging. When the anode's absorption capacity is exceeded and excess lithium ions accumulate on its surface, lithium dendrites form. In the field of metallurgy, dendrites are tree-like structures formed by crystals when liquid metal cools and solidifies. The crystals develop faster in the directions that are most beneficial from an energy standpoint, giving the structure its characteristic tree-like shape. Consequently, this dendritic growth has major effects on the materials' properties. The study gives an explanatory introduction of what dendrites are in batteries and innovative ways to reduce their consequent effect on storage systems.
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