CPC H01M 10/052 (2013.01) [H01M 4/0445 (2013.01); H01M 4/134 (2013.01); H01M 4/1395 (2013.01); H01M 4/38 (2013.01); H01M 4/405 (2013.01); H01M 10/0562 (2013.01); H01M 10/0585 (2013.01); H01M 10/44 (2013.01); H01M 4/382 (2013.01)] | 18 Claims |
1. A method, comprising:
manufacturing a battery that includes a negative electrode, an electrolyte, and a positive electrode;
forming lithium pillars in the negative electrode by charging the battery with a first charging current;
terminating the charging of the battery;
discharging the battery with a first discharge current; and
charging the battery with a second charging current having a value that forms a homogenous lithium layer in the negative electrode adjoining the lithium pillars.
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