© Wiley - In addition to high purchase costs and the still underdeveloped charging infrastructure, the limited range is one of the biggest obstacles to switching to electric vehicles. Industry and science are therefore working intensively on developing batteries with a higher energy density and making them suitable for series production. One of the most promising alternatives to the currently common lithium ion battery ( LIB ) is the lithium metal battery ( LMB ). In contrast to the LIB , in which the presently used graphite anodes limit the energy density of the battery, the LMB promises significantly higher performance due to the use of high capacity lithium metal-based anodes. However, despite intensive research, the LMB still carries major safety risks, which limit its broad commercial application together with its low efficiency. Inside the cell, uncontrolled lithium metal deposition occurs. This results in the formation of so-called dendrites, which cause the cell to lose its capacity during operation.
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