Scientists at the University of Virginia have recently made an incredible discovery – they have figured out how to use squid cells to create batteries. This discovery could potentially revolutionize renewable energy technology.
The research began when a team of scientists noticed that squid had a special ability to quickly regrow a “ring tooth” underneath its tentacles when it chips. This ability inspired the team to research further and find out if they could use squid cells to create a battery.
The team found that squid cells are able to store and transmit heat in all directions, which is something that cannot be done with current renewable energy technology. This means that the battery created from the squid cells could potentially be used to power small electronic devices.
The team has been able to create tiny brown batteries about the size of a chiclet, but it will take at least a decade for them to figure out how to create larger batteries that could have commercial value.
It is amazing to think that something as small as a squid cell could potentially revolutionize renewable energy technology. Scientists are continuing to research this incredible discovery, and hopefully in the future, we will be able to benefit from these squid-powered batteries.
Key Points:
• Scientists at University of Virginia discovered how to use squid cells to create batteries
• The squid cells are able to store and transmit heat in all directions
• The current batteries are the size of chiclets, but larger batteries with commercial value will take at least a decade to create
• This discovery is incredible and has the potential to revolutionize renewable energy technology