16x9_Lithium metal battery design-copy (IMAGE) DOE/Argonne National Laboratory Caption Design of lithium metal battery with electrolyte containing a fluorinated cation (atomic structure at center). The “interface” area represents the layer with fluorine that forms on the anode surface, as well as the cathode surface. Credit (Image by Argonne National Laboratory.) Usage Restrictions original content 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.