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Close-up of Microfiber Nanogenerator

Caption: Close-up image shows a pair of entangled fibers that make up a microfiber nanogenerator. Both fibers are coated with zinc oxide nanowires; one fiber is additionally coated with gold. When rubbed together, they generate electrical current.

Credit: Georgia Tech Photo: Gary Meek

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