Small generator makes electricity by stretching zinc wires

Tuesday, November 11, 2008 - 15:49 in Physics & Chemistry

Researchers have developed a new type of small-scale electric power generator able to produce alternating current through the cyclical stretching and releasing of zinc oxide wires encapsulated in a flexible plastic substrate with two ends bonded. read more

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