Fuel Cells and Metal-Air Batteries as Electrochemical Energy Storage Systems

Dendrite formation in electrochemical energy storage systems

“…Welding is an example of an application where dendrite development and its subsequent effects on material characteristics may be seen. Etching a polished specimen may reveal the dendrites, which are also frequent in cast goods [7]. The deeper the dendrites grow into the liquid metal; the more heat they are able to extract.…”

“…Dendrite recoalescence refers to this process. Dendrites often develop when a system is not in balance [7][8]. Directional solidification uses dendrite growth in gas turbine engine blades, which are heated and pressed very hard along the axis of rotation.…”