Dendrite initiation and deflection in biaxially stressed solid electrolytes

Nature, Published online: 01 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10734-xBy deflecting dendrite propagation, in-plane biaxial compression provided direct evidence that dendrite initiation occurs within the interior of garnet solid electro…

Nature, Published online: 01 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10734-x

By deflecting dendrite propagation, in-plane biaxial compression provided direct evidence that dendrite initiation occurs within the interior of garnet solid electrolytes during long-term cycling.