PAPER POWER Scientists create an environmentally friendly paper-based battery powered by an invasive species of algae. The thin and lightweight batter

PAPER POWER
Scientists create an environmentally friendly paper-based battery powered by an invasive species of algae. The thin and lightweight battery could be used to power the next generation of low power personal devices
Ateam of the Swedish researchers have batteries using the salt and a paper, that from a generally found invasion sort algae formed are manufactured. Researchers at the fear Rome laboratory at the Uppsala university in Sweden discovered that differentiating cellulose the nanostructure Cladophora can serve algae as pollution free battery, if it is mixed with a salt solution. Their discoveries were published in the nano letter. Researchers Albert Mihranyan and professor Maria Stromme at the fear Rome laboratory had investigated pharmaceutical applications derived from cellulose from the Cladophora algae for years. Because of its singular nanostructure, had been used this cellulose as a thickening representative for pharmaceutical preparations and as briefcase in the food. The possibility of the applications of energy storages was considered in view of his large surface. „We hoped long to have found any kind of the constructional use for the material from the alga bloom to and now show this, in order to be possible, “, said Maria Stromme, professor in the nanotechnology and leaders of the research group. The Kernmannschaft contained of the Zellulosepharmazeutikexperten, of the battery chemists and of nanotechnologists, all of, played whom substantial roles, if it developed the new alga-created battery. By it the cellulose structure of the algae with a thin section of the guidancepolymer plastics coated, the researchers, also, followed to produce a battery those, weigh nearly nothing, and new loading time and capacity sets for polymer plastics cellulosebased batteries stopped. Because of the extreme thinness of the plastic layer, the researchers in the position were to achieve a much higher fee capacity than compared to other polymer plastics, created batteries. The batteries, which are based on this material, can store loss to 600 mA per Kubikcm, with only 6 per cent by 100 loading cycles. At this point cladophora algaebased the batteries cannot bring the power density together of the Lithiumionbatterien and are therefore improbably to be used in order to propel mobile phones or player MP3. The researchers are over the pollution free and cost effective aspects of the new battery enthusiastisch, which could be used in the devices, those the thin and light batteries such as smart cards, RFID changes, medical implants and sensors require.

Toyota testing anti-drunk driving Gadgets

Toyota Motor said that was developing anti-drunk driving a vehicle ignition lock devices that if alcohol is found in high-level driver.
System, a handheld breathalyser and a digital camera, which detects alcohol consumption and to identify features photos drivers face.
If the driver tests positive, the system either him or caution or alcohol level is found on the vehicle ignition locks, Toyota said.
Car manufacturers have run tests with affiliate truck maker Hino Motors, and selected clients in a fleet of trucks and other vehicles that will install equipment in companies and government organizations.
Fleet Administrator also warning device if the driver has revealed excessive levels of alcohol, Toyota said. Nissan Motor is currently developing similar tools. Earlier this year, some U.S. states, a drunk driving offenders to install locks on their cars require ignition breathalyser legislation passed.
AFP

THE ZERO EMISSION FORMULA

Greenest of world championship racing, Formula Zero for zero carbon emission car racing is a new class Top Netherlands, UK, University teams from Belgium, and Spain Surrey, England last month, vehicles powered by hydrogen fuel cells compete with custom design, Formula Zero Championship in 2009.
The winner of this year, will be determined Thursday when the teams clash Teruel, Spain will be on the streets.
Formula Zero Hydrogen Fuel Cell series, the first ofits-kind collaboration with the University's design team to build and race hydrogen his official racing history, zeroemission cars race fuel is introduced.
, Godert, managing director of Formula Zero van Hardenbroek "world is changing rapidly around us" said. The man with designer Eelco Rietveld organization founded in 2003. He said, "Formula Zero is a great way on this important energy technology is confined in the eyes of people" said.
Meanwhile, all is well with not F1 racing. On one hand, they more than 300 km per hour car chases, the division over second offer, and is relevant to the movement can win national sentiments. But this is a very expensive sport, and F1 cars are not at all help improve fuel efficiency. BMW's decision to leave F1 and motorsports, and instead focus on sustainable technology, a gradual change in attitudes among auto companies, representing, as they reduce emissions, focusing on hybrid and electric cars.
Formula Zero championship is his claim true zero emissions. Need all hydrogen, solar wind and renewable energy sources like biomass is produced. 'One click' to safe and high pressure cartridges pitstop allows for easy refueling. Hydrogen is converted into electricity in the kart, which currently top speed of 70 km per hour can travel.
Each championship a sprint race, where teams compete to see how fast your car can go, and an endurance race, where teams are testing to see how a car is reliable and efficient. Teams are awarded points, tallied at the end of a race to see who are in leadership. Leuven Engineering School's team first Groep Belgium is currently in place, EuplaTech, Imperial College London and Spain in the other with the students are currently placed third.
"Belgians and Spanish were both very good cars and we felt it was fair for us to third place. However, motorsport anything and we really looking forward to the next two rounds could be." Imperial Racing Green, Dr. Greg proposed team manager said.
2011, the organizers will have a small facility in the second phase of Formula Zero, to the university teams and automotive manufacturers on the streets of major metropolitan cities are expected to rapidly start racers.
Formula Zero, full-scale version in the final stage circuit is scheduled for 2015, and one professional race in every way than the current formula racing cars will feature, except that vehicles will emit water vapor instead of carbon dioxide, all with the supply of renewable energy resources used.