LITHIUM 4 (IMAGE) Rice University Caption Rice University scientists have discovered that brushing powdered phosphorus and sulfur into lithium anodes helps keep them from forming damaging dendrites in rechargeable batteries. From left: James Tour, Weiyin Chen and Rodrigo Salvatierra. Credit 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.