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(Phys.org) —A new kind of paper that is made of wood fibers yet is 96% transparent could be a revolutionary material for next-generation solar cells. 
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Scoop.it!
A group of Harvard scientists recently hit on a battery that uses inexpensive organic compounds, and could massively expand the potential for renewable energy use.
Joel Barker's curator insight,
January 13, 2014 5:27 PM
Nature keeps on giving. This time it is rhubarb that has a chemical that can be used to hold and release electricity very efficiently. The research was sponsored by the Dept. Of Energy (federal funds) and may lead to a very low cost, efficient "flow" battery using the chemical from this lowly plant. Way to go Rhubarb!! JB |
Mother Nature keeps helping us out with mutations of her materials. In this case we get a 10% improvement in solar cells using this new form of transparent paper. And it is sustainable! JB