Nanomaterial inspired by nature paves way for greener energy

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Nanomaterial inspired by nature paves way for greener energy
December 21, 2012

(Phys.org)—A new nanomaterial, which finds its inspiration in nature, will provide the potential for more efficient and greener vehicles, rechargeable batteries and solar cells.

Nanomaterial inspired by nature paves way for greener energy

Researchers at the University of Reading have patented a new method of making electrode coatings with a thousand-fold increase in surface area compared with a flat electrode. This larger surface means that conversion of fuel or sunlight into electricity can take place in a smaller, more compact cell, making the cells cheaper to produce. The chemical reaction to create the energy also takes place at room temperature allowing the cells to be fitted to cheap materials such as plastic for the first time

 

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New techonology that may or may not need a stimulus to be mass produced!