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Electric charge accumulates on the surface of the material, necessitating a large surface area for optimal energy storage. The UCLA team’s research reveals that their PEDOT nanofibers provide a highly efficient means of energy storage, with a charge capacity surpassing 4,600 mA per square cm—a substantial increase over previous methods. The viability of such structures could vastly improve applications ranging from electric vehicles to portable electronics and renewable energy storage solutions.