Nanotube thermopower

When weighing options for energy storage, different factors can be important, such as energy density or power density, depending on the circumstances. Generally batteries - which store energy by separating chemicals - are better for delivering lots of energy, while capacitors - which store energy by separating electrical charges - are better for delivering lots of power (energy per time). It would be nice, of course, to have both...

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