Scientists have recently developed a zinc battery with environmentally safe electrolytes from seafood wastes like shrimp and crab exoskeletons. Containing a gel-like electrolyte called chitosan, this zinc battery could store generated power from solar and wind sources. Biodegradable electrolytes are expected to break down within five months—as opposed to the polycarbonate separators of lithium-ion batteries, which may take centuries to diminish. Scientists are continually exploring other ways to make batteries environmentally friendly, with a particular focus on the manufacturing process. Read full article here
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The First Solar-Powered Car Comes at a Hot Price
The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here
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January 27, 2023
