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Energy Harvesting ‘Piezo-tree’ Concept

Submitted by Stefan Wray on Wed, 01/06/2010 - 3:01am
Publication Date: 
Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:01:05 +0000
Time Stamp: 
1262764865
Original URL: 
http://www.alternative-energy-news.info/energy-harvesting-piezo-tree-concept/

Researchers at the Cornell University have taken inspiration from nature and tried to imitate the swaying of tree branches. So what is the difference between natural swaying of trees and energy-harvesting tree created by Cornell University researchers? The flapping leaves developed in the laboratory generate energy which can be utilized by us. They are [...]
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