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Nanotubes + ink + paper = instant battery January 26, 2010

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Dip an ordinary piece of paper into ink infused with carbon nanotubes and silver nanowires, and it turns into a battery or supercapacitor. Crumple the piece of paper, and it still works. Stanford researcher Yi Cui sees many uses for this new way of storing electricity. Stanford University: www.stanford.edu Stanford News: news.stanford.edu Stanford University Channel on YouTube: www.youtube.comSubmited by:StanfordUniversity

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1. rocknrollyeah - January 26, 2010

the intro video is awesome. how did they do this? lots of frames stitched together maybe?

2. ELuhn - January 28, 2010

I think Is there a prize for spelling the same word correctly twice in a row?

3. ELuhn - January 29, 2010

Hang on, I’m trying to wrap my head around that one. A bucket that *holds* water… But there *is* no water…

I think I had it there for a moment. Ooh, my head hurts.

4. ELuhn - January 31, 2010

Yes, all of us will die. We all know how incredibly dangerous paper is. What if terrorists get hold of such awesomely destructive paper? None of us would be safe. The world is in danger of imminent destruction. This madman must be stopped.

Ignorant, reactionary brain-bag.

5. utubmania2009 - February 2, 2010

I think How long this alpha based prototype battery last?
Where could I obtain the nanotube infused ink to conduct experiment myself?
Thanks

6. wrathskateboarding - February 6, 2010

I think Could this be used like a solar panel?

7. Koolass598 - February 9, 2010

is this rechargeable?

8. LaughatNAZIs - February 12, 2010

How about using this product as a building material?
eg, resin-impregnated to make sheets/tube…walls/panels, bike frames etc.
Moldable, presumably?

9. TimidALFONS0 - February 14, 2010

I think its just a piece of paper, what harm can it do?

10. cmreel - February 17, 2010

Anyone can get the peace prize for anything. look at the recent one, a piece prize for nothing. they are like candy.

11. PosVibeMerc - February 18, 2010

I think This is great!

However, it doesnt make energy, it only stores it.

Imagine having buckets that hold water, but no water.

12. orangecounty60 - February 20, 2010

very flamable stuff, if the battery overheats and sets its self on fire were all screwed.

13. ShadowxMaker - February 21, 2010

That is true, we’re supposed to be aiming for a so called “greener future”, but at this rate the earth will only turn itself into a desert.

14. TimidALFONS0 - February 24, 2010

I think This is a sign that we should start recycling so we get more energy. ;P

15. liebzibabii - February 26, 2010

I think bin total ungezogen heute wer will mit mir camn der kann sich ja melden

16. locouk - February 26, 2010

Electronic asbestos was my thoughts, They are so light and small they will be launched into the air when incinerated. How long would it take for nano dust to build up in TV/PC’s sets and short the chips etc?

17. SexyToshi - February 28, 2010

Imagine how much electricity you can conduct in a roll of toilet paper

18. YettiRAF - March 2, 2010

I think Why would this deserve a peace prize? I hope that you know that there are different Nobel prizes…

19. YettiRAF - March 3, 2010

The world has never been a good place nor a bad place. It has always been.

20. BishBaroniee - March 4, 2010

I think this is AWESOME!!

21. rockonmyfriend - March 8, 2010

nice job when you need something you eather look to china or stanford

(in this case it is both) haha

22. rhino12101996 - March 9, 2010

I think love his accent

23. CitrusC - March 13, 2010

Posting in a historic video! :3


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