Scientists presented at the 240th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society their new mitochondria fuel cell, that uses sugar to produce electricity. It may sound weird, but this is true! Once again inspired by nature and living organisms, scientists used in their experiments a particular compound found in organic cells (the mitochondria) that can convert sugar and fats into energy.
The Vibration Energy Cell is a vibration-harvesting generator which can produce electricity after a strong shaking.
Researchers are currently searching for new materials in order to create lighter and more efficient electrodes. They found that batteries with a carbon-based air electrode are lighter and can store more energy than lithium-ion batteries.
Bacteria that live in marine sediment are able to produce electrons and then to transfer them in the upper layers of the sediments.
Yi Cui managed to create some lightweight paper batteries and supercapacitors by dipping ordinary fabric or paper in a special ink infused with nanoparticles.
It’s about some lithium polymer batteries wich can be printed. This new project is led by Advanced Materials Innovation Center ( AMIC ) of Mie Industry.
These bio-batteries are able to use sugar from different soft drinks and it’s said that even a simple dose of coca-cola is three times more efficient than other conventional Li-ion batteries.
ideaForge company managed to launch a new type of charger which is said to be the world’s first truly sustainable cellphone charger.
Lithium-air batteries basically consist of a air cathode which supplies air (more exactly oxygen), a lithium anode and the electrolyte separating them.
Panasonic say that this storage battery is more efficient compared to solar batteries for home use and fuel cells because it is able to store surplus renewable energy and use it to power your house with green electricity.
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