Plastic, which can produce electricity

Scientists in the course of the experiments revealed that polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) in tension or compression can produce electricity. Walter Voight, head of the team of scientists will present the results of work for the 249th National meeting of the American chemical society (ACS).

This material can be used for passive collection of electricity, for example, when the movement of the passengers in the cabin during the flight. This collected energy can then be directed to power lighting systems and other low-power electrical systems of the aircraft. This will make modern aircraft lighter and more energy efficient.

In addition, the PVDF polymer can modify the shape by imposing the electric field. Due to this property, the material is perfect to create artificial muscles that should be stretched or compressed under the influence of an electric pulse. published

Source: greenevolution.ru