MIT scientists have developed a polymer film that has the ability to generate electricity drawing merely from water vapor. The film is made up of two different polymers. Polypyrrole, provides structural support, while polyol-borate is a soft get that absorbs water. It works by absorbing water vapor and which causes the material to change its shape thus it to repeatedly curls up and down. The water gradient causes the material the curl thus producing mechanical energy. If this energy is harnessed, it could power small devices and, most notably, robotic arms and environmental sensors. This is important because becoming more efficient at producing energy would allow larger devices and advanced technology to become more eco-friendly.
Submitted by Church Humphreys
Church I find this very interesting and would love to hear more! I couldn't agree with you more about where this project is headed and think it could have a tremendous affect on our society and earth in general. Keep me posted on the next steps and what else they do.
ReplyDeletePerley Provost
Church this is very interesting and I hope this project works. It would have a very positive impact on our earth.
ReplyDeleteMarc D Longe