Let Plastic Power Itself! Chinese Researchers Create New Material that Converts Heat into Electricity
Breakthrough Conductive Plastic could revolutionize wearable tech and energy efficiency
Plastic is a marvel of modern materials science - versatile, durable, and lightweight. It can be molded into countless shapes, resists corrosion, and is incredibly cost-effective, making it ubiquitous in our daily lives from food packaging to furniture.
However, most plastics don't conduct electricity, which is a big problem in many situations. This means they can't be used for electrical wiring, they can build up static electricity (which can damage electronics), and they can't help get rid of heat in devices. It also means we can't use them for things like touch screens or protecting equipment from electromagnetic interference. Because of this, we often have to use metals instead, which can make things heavier, more expensive, and harder to design.
Now, in a groundbreaking development, researchers from Chinese Academy of Sciences have created a new type of plastic material that could revolutionize how we power our everyday devices. This innovative material can efficiently convert was…
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