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Sugar Batteries - “Sweet!”

by Rebecca on May 10th, 2007

Researchers at Saint Louis University in Missouri have developed a new battery that can run on virtually any sugar source. The new battery actually can lasts longer than today’s lithium ion batteries.

 

 

For consumers, that could mean significantly longer time to talk and play music between charges. The new battery, which is also biodegradable, could eventually replace lithium ion batteries in many portable electronic applications, including computers, the scientists say.

I don’t know about you, but I am very excited about this. Biodegradable, longer lasting batteries is not only a big step in chemistry and technology, but also a step toward finding a easily renewable source of energy. Not to mention helping the environment by cutting down on pollution from conventional batteries. What a sweet discovery!

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