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University of Michigan: Biomorphic Batteries Could Provide 72x More Energy for Robots
March 13, 2021
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 13 (TNSRes) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release:

Work in Nicholas Kotov's lab has continued during the pandemic as researchers develop a new rechargeable zinc battery that integrates into the structure of a robot to provide much more energy.

The battery membrane is a nanomaterial based on cartilage, using recycled Kevlar.

"The design of the membrane is based on 30 years of work of understandin . . .

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