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Studies of atomic-level processes that drain battery life and efficiency help improve battery performance.
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Batteries and similar devices accept, store, and release electricity on demand. Scientists are using new tools to better understand the electrical and chemical processes in batteries to produce a new generation of highly efficient, electrical energy storage.
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Studies of atomic-level processes that drain battery life and efficiency help improve battery performance.