AI's Discovered a New Substance for Battery

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AI and Supercomputing Uncover New Material

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The Potential of the New Material

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Speeding Up Scientific Discovery

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From Inception to Prototype

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Lithium: The Challenge

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Environmental Impact of Lithium Mining

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The Role of AI in Material Discovery

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N2116: A Solid-State Electrolyte

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The Future of Battery Technology

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Conclusion

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