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Revolutionary Self-Healing and Flexible Batteries Unveiled

4/15/2025

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Groundbreaking advancements in battery technology have emerged from UC Berkeley and Linköping University. UC Berkeley's self-healing lithium battery impressively endures stretching and punctures, remaining stable after 500 cycles. Meanwhile, Linköping's ultra-flexible fluid battery, crafted from conductive plastics and lignin, adapts to any shape and boasts the same impressive rechargeability. Both studies shine in *Science Advances*.

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Groundbreaking advancements in battery technology have emerged from UC Berkeley and Linköping University. UC Berkeley's self-healing lithium battery impressively endures stretching and punctures, remaining stable after 500 cycles. Meanwhile, Linköping's ultra-flexible fluid battery, crafted from conductive plastics and lignin, adapts to any shape and boasts the same impressive rechargeability. Both studies shine in *Science Advances*.