A naukri.com initiative
Livescience
4w
281
Image Credit: Livescience
Scientists want to build a device that could capture the body heat we radiate, and use it to power other technologies
- Researchers aim to produce energy, using the body heat we radiate, with eco-friendly materials.
- The captured heat energy can be stored and used as power, through a wearable tech device acting as a power bank.
- The aim of machinery manufacturers is to improve operational efficiency and to contribute to a more sustainable environment by harnessing wasted energy with waste heat recovery systems.
- It is discovered that thermoelectric materials can be created from wood, opted as a safe, sustainable alternative to traditional, environmentally harmful ones.
- Ireland's University of Limerick, in collaboration with the University of Valencia, has made a sustainable method to convert waste heat into electricity using Irish wood products, mainly lignin.
- The new technology of converting waste heat to electricity has the potential to significantly benefit sustainable energy solutions for various industries, from manufacturing to infrastructure.
- Supercapacitors are essential for storing energy from waste heat. However, their reliance sustainability concerns pose a challenge.
- Lignin-based porous carbon has been identified as an alternative electrode for supercapacitors, facilitating the rapid movement and storage of ions without reliance on fossil fuels.
- The eco-friendly nature of lignin-based porous carbon makes it a promising solution for sustainable energy storage to power everything from consumer electronics to electric vehicles.
- The research offers an innovative solution to harness wasted heat and improve energy efficiency, and ultimately to contribute to a more sustainable environment.
Read Full Article
16 Likes
For uninterrupted reading, download the app