Silk could be new 'green' material for next-generation batteries
Wednesday, March 11, 2015 - 12:03
in Physics & Chemistry
Lithium-ion batteries have enabled many of today's electronics, from portable gadgets to electric cars. But much to the frustration of consumers, none of these batteries last long without a recharge. Now scientists report in the journal ACS Nano the development of a new, "green" way to boost the performance of these batteries—with a material derived from silk.