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Title: Bendy graphite foam battery shows promise
Post by: Data on April 08, 2015, 01:57:15 AM

This looks like a very promising new battery technology.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-32204707 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-32204707)

Title: Re: Bendy graphite foam battery shows promise
Post by: 8pla.net on April 10, 2015, 05:12:41 AM

Still prototypical, though.

Title: Re: Bendy graphite foam battery shows promise
Post by: Data on April 10, 2015, 10:31:54 AM

Quote from: 8pla.net on April 10, 2015, 05:12:41 AM
Still prototypical, though.

Indeed but very promising.

It's technology like this that could lead us to lower pollution levels in our towns as cars become electric and able to charge up quickly.

One to keep an eye on :)

Title: Re: Bendy graphite foam battery shows promise
Post by: Snowcrash on June 22, 2015, 19:44:42 PM

2 related items. One is a graphene bulb.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaxKbATmTCE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaxKbATmTCE)

one is a 5 cent battery made from paper and bacteria.

http://discovere.binghamton.edu/features/paper-6113.html (http://discovere.binghamton.edu/features/paper-6113.html)

Title: Re: Bendy graphite foam battery shows promise
Post by: DaveMorton on June 23, 2015, 23:18:18 PM

Both of those are fascinating, Snowy! Thanks for sharing with us! :thumbsup:

Datahopa

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