Rechargeable Microbatteries With Li Anodes Formed In Situ

Rechargeable, thin-film, lithium-based microbatteries of the proposed type would be manufactured in the discharged condition, and lithium anodes would be formed in situ during subsequent charging. In contrast, state-of-the-art rechargeable, thin-film, lithium-based microbatteries are fabricated in the charged condition, with metallic lithium anodes. As explained below, the proposed batteries would offer advantages of safety and manufacturability over the state-of-the-art batteries.