Cletus VanDamme Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 Incredible story this: http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/index.cfm?RSS&NewsID=14314 When I read articles like this, I realise the future is very interesting indeed. Cletus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollandPark Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 "Scientists at the US Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have figured out a way to use viruses to build ultra-thin lithium-ion batteries that pack three times the normal energy level for their weight and size, they said this week. " Another Superbattery? Toshiba announced one a few weeks ago, also using Lithium-ion technology Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FollowTheBear Posted June 24, 2006 Report Share Posted June 24, 2006 Am I correct in understanding that they coat the viruses with gold? That's a similar problem with fuel cells - the amount of platinum they use. Still, it's fascinating. I think electric power will ultimately be the replacement for petrol and not algae, fuel cell or hydrogen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malco Posted June 24, 2006 Report Share Posted June 24, 2006 This is remarkably innovative and intriguing. I am a bit concerned about the viruses they use. What happens to these viruses? Do they die once they have coated and positioned themselves? If they remain live, can we be sure they don't constitite any kind of threat? It seems exciting, but viruses have such potential to get out of control... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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