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The plates in storage batteries, particularly lead-acid batteries, are primarily made of lead dioxide (for the positive plates) and sponge lead (for the negative plates). These materials are submerged in an electrolyte solution, typically sulfuric acid, which facilitates the electrochemical reactions necessary for energy storage and release. In newer technologies, such as lithium-ion batteries, the plates are made from various lithium compounds, along with other materials like graphite for the anode.

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