US Researchers Build Viral Batteries That Can Be Woven Into Clothing And Power

A team of researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and another group of researchers from the University of Maryland used two different viruses to develop the cathode and anode of lithium batteries.

As these research findings come to the surface, the batteries made by the virus will soon be able to power people's mobile phones or spray them on clothes to become a kind of clothing that can be worn on the body.

If Maryland University's research is successful, parts of lithium batteries can grow and harvest in cigarette factories.

If the research of Massachusetts Institute of Technology is successful, the lithium battery can be woven into clothes and supply a series of electronic equipment, including driverless aircraft and mobile phones.

Dr. Mark Alan of Massachusetts Institute of Technology said: "usually soldiers must carry several kilograms of batteries.

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Viruses can divide cells with amazing efficiency, that is, hijacking hosts and self replicating with the host.

For hundreds of years, doctors have tried every means to prevent or prolong virus replication.

Now, scientists have begun to use the extraordinary ability of viruses to reproduce themselves, creating a large number of identical micro structures and benefiting mankind.

Scientists built similar structures, but speed and

Scientists at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Maryland University have used two kinds of viruses that are harmless to humans. The former uses M13, which can infect bacteria, and then uses TMV, a common pathogen of tobacco crops.

There may be differences in the host of the virus, but each virus has a similar shape, long and thin cylindrical shape.

At the meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS) in Boston this week, Alan pointed out that M13 can be used to make the FFE cathode needed for lithium batteries.

Alan and his colleagues hope to "magnify" their battery parts manufacturing, create light, rechargeable and long-lasting lithium batteries, charging equipment for military UAVs and mobile phones for civilian use.

The new cathode is based on the early efforts of Massachusetts Institute of Technology to develop battery anode and cathode. Because they work at room temperature and water, they do not damage the environment.

The study of Massachusetts Institute of Technology only played a "green card" in name. In contrast, the University of Maryland carried out a veritable "green" study.

Culver said: "our current goal is to carry out everything in the laboratory for the cultivation of the virus, and the ultimate goal is to realize the field culture of the virus, which is cheaper and easier at the same time."

He pointed out that although farmers can not "plant" and "harvest" battery parts in the near future, their new anodes have shown great potential for development.

The capacity of the lithium battery based on silicon is nearly 10 times that of the lithium battery currently using graphite anode.