What we're trying to do is have all of the mass and volume be used for the purpose it is to be used for, which is to power the device.

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Now it's simply a matter of designing the other components, and we'll be able to form batteries by simply pouring all the ingredients together and letting them self-assemble. Plus we can make them at room temperature in very safe conditions, instead of the high temperatures and dangers usually associated with battery production.

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This could only be done through self-assembly.

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