Troublesome Green Algae Harnessed To Make Paper-Based Batteries
Thursday, September 10, 2009 - 08:42
in Earth & Climate
Unwanted blooms of Cladophora algae throughout the Baltic and in other parts of the world are not entirely without a positive side. Researchers in Sweden have discovered that the distinctive cellulose nanostructure of these algae can serve as an effective coating substrate for use in environmentally friendly batteries.