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Glass battery

Have you ever used a battery before to power your toys or devices? A glass battery is a new kind of battery that is special because it can store more electric power than other batteries, and last longer without wearing out.

The glass battery works by using special materials that can store electricity inside them. Instead of using a liquid like most batteries, the glass battery stores energy in solid material, like you put your toys in a toy box. It is made up of a glass material called solid-state electrolyte and a metal called lithium, which are put together to create a special electric charge.

This battery is different from normal batteries because it doesn't need to be charged as often, can last much longer, and is better for the environment because it doesn't use harmful chemicals like other batteries.

Glass batteries could change the way we use electricity in our daily lives because they are more efficient, last longer, and are safer than other types of batteries. So next time you need a battery for your toys or devices, keep an eye out for glass batteries!