How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy
Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.
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Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.
Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.
Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.
Researchers developed a melanin-inspired organic supercapacitor by 2025, adapting the pigment that prevents sunburn to store electrical energy. By using the redox-active properties of melanin, the technology replaces heavy metals with biocompatible polymers, targeting a shift in the production of wearable medical devices and sustainable electronics.
Chemist Grace Han has developed a molecular system inspired by DNA's response to sunlight, aiming to create a clean and efficient method of storing solar energy for extended periods.
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