Schematic (IMAGE) Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Caption Schematic (a) representing a Li-metal solid-state battery with a discontinuous interface. These voids and discontinuities are the main driving factor for dendrite growth through solid electrolytes. These voids can be minimised by using an appropriate interlayer (b) Credit Vikalp Raj Usage Restrictions N/A License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.