Silver-infused bacteria build more efficient microbial fuel cells
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Microbial fuel cells are a promising new technology for generating electricity, but so far they’re plagued by inefficiency. Now, researchers at UCLA have found a way to wring more energy out of them, by feeding the bacteria silver to make them more conductive.
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Silver-infused bacteria build more efficient microbial fuel cells
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