Scientists have created a battery based on vitamin B2

Scientists from Harvard University have discovered a new class of highly organic molecules that can store electricity generated from solar energy and wind energy. A study published in the journal Nature Energy.





The basis of oktrytie lies the previous work of scientists, in which they developed a flow battery large capacity in which energy is stored in organic molecules, called quinones. "Now that you've explored about a million different quinones, we have developed a new material for battery electrolyte, expanding our capabilities. Its simple synthesis means the production on an industrial scale at low cost. This is an important objective of the project", — the scientists.


According to scientists, the study was inspired by vitamin B2, which helps keep the body the energy from foods. The main difference between B2 and quinones is that instead of oxygen atoms nitrogen atoms capture and give electrons. "A small adjustment of the original molecules B2 and a new group of molecules will be a good candidate for alkaline flow battery. They have a high stability and solubility and provide high voltage and large capacity. Because vitamins just make, these molecules can be produced in large volumes and with low costs," the researchers note. P. S. And remember, only by changing their consumption — together we change the world! ©

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