It is also possible to made a sugar-based rocket fuel. But, what about using sugar in batteries? Sony has recently shown some "bio-batteries" which use enzymes to break down carbohydrates in glucose.

Empa scientist Gustav Nystroem with the fungal battery that is encased in beeswax. Image: Empa Thanks to their laboratory’s extensive experience in 3D printing of soft, bio-based materials, the ...

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These innovations are addressing key challenges in electron transfer rates and energy density, making PBFCs more competitive with traditional battery technologies.

Indian scientists have synthesized a bio-inspired electrocatalyst in a bid ... biofuel cells, and metal-air batteries. The electrocatalyst – developed by Dr- Ramendra Sundar Dey and his ...

Korean researchers discover key red algae material for next-gen batteries in Antarctica Korean scientists unveil significant ...