An amphoteric and hydrogen-bond-rich artificial α-amino acid for highly durable aqueous redox flow batteries.

Summary: Imagine a giant, safe battery for storing power from the sun or wind. Right now, these batteries use special liquids, but the chemicals inside often don't mix well with water and break down too fast. Scientists found a clever fix inspired by nature! They mixed a battery chemical with a piece of an amino acid (the building blocks of proteins in our bodies). This new mix loves water and is incredibly tough. It barely loses any energy over time, even after being charged and drained over and over. This natural trick could lead to cheaper, greener, and longer-lasting batteries for our future!