A recent study done by University of Maryland (UMD) researchers suggests wood could be an answer to cheap and sustainable energy in the future.
In a press release posted to the school's website Wednesday said a sliver of wood coated with tin could act as a small, eco-friendly battery that would work effectively for an extended period of time.
"The inspiration behind the idea comes from the trees," Liangbing Hu, an assistant professor of materials science said. "Wood fibers that make up a tree once held mineral-rich water, and so are ideal for storing liquid electrolytes, making them not only the base but an active part of the battery."
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