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Scientists have developed a tiny chip that can generate power by using the
bodys own movement, a technology which they say could soon enable you to
recharge your mobile phone by just holding closer to your heart.
A team of researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology led by Dr. Zhong Lin Wang
have developed tiny nanogenerators that use small movements to generate enough
power.
. The key to the technology is zinc oxide (ZnO) nanowires. ZnO nanowires are
piezoelectric they can generate an electric current when strained or flexed.
That movement can be virtually any body movement, such as walking, a
heartbeat, or blood flowing through the body. The nanowires can also generate
electricity in response to wind, rolling tires, or many other kinds of movement
DESCRIPTION
Lead researcher Zhong Lin Wang from Georgia, said: This development
represents a milestone toward producing portable electronics that can be
powered by body movements without the use of batteries or electrical
outlets.
The researchers are also hoping to use their technology to scavenge energy from the
vibrations of bridges and roads. Paul Lee, the director of technology, media and
telecommunications at business consultants Deloitte Research, said: "There are two strands
of development in the mobile phone industry which are to either cram as many power hungry
applications into a phone as possible or to make a phone as efficient as -possible.
Advantages
Easy to charge.
power saving.
less cost.
more efficient.
time consumption.
APPLICATIONS
In wrist watches.
The plan to use the human heart to power these devices, including
iPods and mobile phones, eliminating batteries. This Technology
will soon be used to charge mobile. This technique by placing it
close to the heart and the mobile will be charge.
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