So which would degrade less, a lithium ion battery or a lithium polymer battery?

[CannedBullets]

So which degrade less and be able to hold a full charge (100%) longer; lithium ion or lithium polymer batteries?

 

[SactoKingsFan]

http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/the_li_polymer_battery_substance_or_hype

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[CannedBullets]

Li-polymer Battery: Substance or Hype? – Battery University

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As someone who isn't an electrical engineer, what does that all mean?