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June 01, 2016

Tiny probe could produce big improvements in batteries and fuel cells
Washington DC (SPX) Jun 01, 2016
A team of American and Chinese researchers has developed a new tool that could aid in the quest for better batteries and fuel cells. Although battery technology has come a long way since Alessandro Volta first stacked metal discs in a "voltaic pile" to generate electricity, major improvements are still needed to meet the energy challenges of the future, such as powering electric cars and storing renewable energy cheaply and efficiently. The key to the needed improvements likely lies in the nanosca ... read more

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