From the day I first heard about the concept of “Graphene capacitors” I was thinking that would eventually replace batteries as we know them.
This looks to be a hybrid of that. And using moisture to generate electricity is awesome, especially in Kentucky, where I live. It’s probably less useful in Arizona. :)
Electrical perpetual motion device???
The technology is being designed to be a hybrid electric generator - battery cell fabricated with a printable ink. Development to date has been focused on voltage and the ability to harvest energy from humidity in the air.
Printed electronics in general will prove to be as big a step-change in technology as the integrated circuit.
This is PR, bought and paid for by guess who?
This sounds promising for northern, rainy and balmy climate areas where solar power is less efficient than dry desert climates. For these areas, solar + self recharging tech optimizes power generation.
When I saw this headline I immediately thought of Chet99, free energy, and pitbulls.
Had to look to make sure this wasn’t the Bee. Very cool if true. Now all we need is a compact fusion reactor for EVs. Then maybe I’d sell the Bimmer and consider a Tesla. But probably not.
Does the condensed water just allow previously stored energy/electricity to flow like having a circuit which is completed when two contacts have some water between them?
What happens if condensation isn't enough and you just spritz some water on it?
Does it recharge when it dries? Or how else would it regenerate?
There are no perpetual motion machines. If this is able to produce energy, then it is getting it from somewhere.
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