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In a previous application note named “1001 reasons for using a reference electrode” we tried to convince you of the advantages of three-electrode cells with reference electrode over so-called half cells with lithium metal counter electrode. We claimed: “The large overvoltage at the lithium metal CE, the chemical reactivity of the porous lithium metal, and the growth of lithium dendrites render the “half cell” a poor model for lithium-ion batteries.” You doubt what we are saying? Watch this video clip showing the dendrite growth in a graphite-lithium metal half cell. Using our ECC-Opto-Std test cell, we have placed a strip... read more →