Lithium-Ion Battery
A lithium-ion battery is a rechargeable battery in which lithium ions move through a liquid electrolyte between the negative electrode (anode) and the positive electrode (cathode) during charging and discharging. Used today in everything from smartphones to electric vehicles, its high energy density and relatively long service life have made it the dominant standard in battery technology since the 1990s.
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