Lithium Metal Battery Study (IMAGE) Michigan Technological University Caption Researchers at MTU and Oak Ridge National Lab observe nanoscale defects in lithium metal to better understand how lithium dendrites affect batteries. Credit Sarah Atkinson/Michigan Tech Usage Restrictions please credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.