A new invention by scientists in Australia stores solar energy at a much higher capacity than existing technology. The scientists developed a highly compact electrode that is designed to hook up to a supercapacitor, which can charge and discharge energy at a much faster rate than conventional batteries. The new approach is inspired by ferns, which have a dense system of veins that transfer energy and water to the entire body of the plant. The electrodes are able to store the energy in similar “veins” and the supercapacitor is able to transfer the energy when it is needed at a rapid pace, without little to no energy leaked.
Groundbreaking solution for solar storage inspired by ferns
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