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New Batteries That Mimic the Human Intestine Could Store 5 Times More Energy

New Batteries That Mimic the Human Intestine Could Store 5 Times More Energy | Biomimicry | Scoop.it
Scientists have developed a new prototype battery inspired by the anatomy of the human intestine, and the biologically informed approach could pave the way for much more powerful energy sources for our digital devices.

The prototype – which offers up to five times the energy density of the lithium-ion batteries we use in smartphones and laptops – uses a lithium-sulphur cell instead, and its intestine-mimicking design could finally make these energy-dense batteries long-lasting enough for commercial use.
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Bees Could Engineer Next-Generation Energy Storage

Bees Could Engineer Next-Generation Energy Storage | Biomimicry | Scoop.it

"Energy storage could be the next item on the list when it comes to listing all the reasons we need to save the world's bee population from collapse. A research team at Purdue University has found that bee pollen can be used as an efficient, renewable source for anodes in lithium-ion batteries. The team also tested pollen sourced directly from cattails and got even more encouraging results."

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