Peas are tasty, sure, but they might also play an important role in our energy future. Researchers from Tel Aviv University’s Department of Biochemistry have discovered that tiny crystals found in peas could one day be used as battery chargers or even as the core of efficient artificial solar cells.
Pea Power: Researchers Discover a Hidden Energy Source Inside Peas
by Ariel Schwartz, 03/05/10
filed under: Green Materials
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