LITHIUM 2 (IMAGE) Rice University Caption A several-step process without toxic solvents that adds a lithiated film to the anodes of lithium-ion batteries promises to prevent the formation of damaging dendrites, according to Rice University scientists. Credit Tour Group/Rice University Usage Restrictions None License Original 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.