Direct in situ observation of dendritic growth in lithium/PEO-LiTFSI/l
ithium cells shows that dendrites grow at a velocity close to the anio
nic drift velocity. In cycling experiments memory effects are observed
, which limit the dendrite length. We have also observed a global moti
on of the electrolyte, related to concentration changes at the electro
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