Researchers took inspiration from a toy to generate electricity from water. The team powered 20 LCDs, calculators, and other electronics.
In a feat of remarkable engineering, scientists from Hong Kong and Guangzhou, China, have devised an ingenious method to harness energy from water evaporation. The team developed an engine capable of efficiently converting this natural process into electricity to power small electronics.
This mesmerizing motion captured the imagination of scientists, particularly Hao Wu, a professor at the South China University of Technology and first author of the study. Wu dived deep to explore its potential beyond mere demonstration. The team powered 20 LCDs, temperature sensors, calculators, and other small electronics in their experiments. These tests achieved energy outputs exceeding 100 volts, exceeding other water-based electricity generation techniques.
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