But lithium intercalated graphite also stores about 10 times less energy than pure lithium. Researchers from Drexel University in Philadelphia , US have shown that using nanodiamonds as an additive in electrolyte solution can prevent the formation and growth of dendrites , which cause short - circuits , explosions and fires in lithium - ion batteries . " It 's potentially life - changing ” , said Yury Bach , Bach professor in the College of Engineering at Penn . Li - ion batteries are widely used in mobile devices and laptops , as well as electric vehicles .
Researchers from Drexel University in Philadelphia , US have shown that using nanodiamonds as an additive in electrolyte solution can prevent the formation and growth of dendrites , which cause short - circuits , explosions and fires in lithium - ion batteries . " It 's potentially life - changing ” , said Yury Bach , Bach professor in the College of Engineering at Penn . Li - ion batteries are widely used in mobile devices and laptops , as well as electric vehicles .