14 Sep How could we tranform movement into energy?
In order to reduce more and more our consumption of electric energy, different researchers develop new materials and process to transform physical movements into energy.
For exemple, rechearch engineers have now created a twisted wire made of carbon nanotubes that produces current when stretched.
Woven into clothing, it would generate electricity at each of our breaths.
This means, for exemple that by walking or jogging you can actually charge your phone, for exemple. But that is not all, this could be usefull in the transport industry also.
Have a look at the video:
More information here:
https://www.science-et-vie.com/article/ce-fil-de-nanotubes-de-carbone-genere-de-l-electricite-quand-on-l-etire-9403
http://www.engineering.com/DesignerEdge/DesignerEdgeArticles/ArticleID/15528/Carbon-Nanotubes-Twisted-into-Energy-Harvesting-Yarn.aspx