Eco Factor: Energy saving springs made from carbon nanotubes could save energy for a longer period of time without any loss of performance.
Researchers at MIT have suggested that carbon nanotubes, if used as springs could store energy in a more durable and reliable way that any other storage system available on the market today.
Since the system would store energy in a spring, it won’t lose any charge over time and could potentially be used endlessly to store energy, without any loss in performance. The nanotube springs could store about 1000 times the energy of steel springs, and offer an energy-density comparable to the best lithium-ion batteries.
While conventional batteries need to be recharged frequently to ensure that they have full power when the need arises, the carbon nanotube springs can be used to store energy for a longer period of time without the need of a recharge.
Moreover, since the springs will be lightweight, they won’t add much weight to the system, which eventually will enhance their performance. Unlike lithium ion batteries also need specific conditions to work, the carbon nanotube springs aren’t dependent on the environmental conditions as well.
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Via: MIT
