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Nanogenerators

Caption: Pictured is a schematic illustration shows the microfiber-nanowire hybrid nanogenerator, which is the basis of using fabrics for generating electricity.

Credit: Professor. Z. L. Wang and Dr. X. D. Wang, Georgia Institute of Technology.

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