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New kind of eco-friendly battery could replace existing technology after huge breakthrough

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Researchers have discovered how to massively boost the capacity and performance of an eco-friendly alternative to the batteries found in electric cars and smartphones.

The breakthrough, which are both cheaper and more environmentally friendly than standard lithium-ion batteries.

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