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Linh Le, a postdoctoral researcher at Stanford University, has been awarded the L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Award for her innovative work on lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries, aimed at enhancing energy storage for electric vehicles and smartphones. Her research focuses on improving battery durability, safety, and charging speed, and she is now transitioning to sodium-ion batteries to address large-scale energy storage needs. Le's advancements come at a crucial time as the demand for efficient battery technology grows with the global shift towards electric vehicles.