Corncob-Biochar Supercapacitor (IMAGE)

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau

Corncob-Biochar Supercapacitor

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This corncob-biochar supercapacitor generates enough energy to power an LED bulb. Wood biochar is easier to use in large-scale applications and has more energy potential.

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L. Brian Stauffer

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