LITHIUM 3 (IMAGE) Rice University Caption Scanning electron microscope images show a sequence of lithium foils treated by scientists at Rice University. Brushing metal powder into lithium anodes for rechargeable batteries can prevent the formation of damaging dendrites. The scale bars represent 100 microns. 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.