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Solid-state battery

A solid-state battery is like a regular battery, but instead of being filled with a liquid or gel, it is made of solid materials. This makes it safer, cheaper, and more powerful than regular batteries. A solid-state battery is made up of three parts: the cathode (positive side), the anode (negative side), and the electrolyte (the material that moves the electricity between the two sides). When the battery is charged up, electrons start to flow from the anode to the cathode, and when it is used, the electrons flow back the other way. The solid-state materials in the battery help this process happen quickly and efficiently, so you have more power, for a longer time.