LITHIUM 1 (IMAGE) Rice University Caption Brushing metal powders into the surface of lithium anodes shows promise to curtail the threat of dendrites that damage recyclable batteries, according to scientists at Rice University. 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.