Algae could be used in batteries

A research team from Uppsala University, Sweden, could potentially stumble upon a discovery that could revolutionize the world of batteries, where these new “green” lightweight batteries are a snap to roll off the production line and could even even out the environmental consequences of algae blooms that plague the seas. The main thrust behind this idea is the battery’s special design which takes advantage of the special cellulose structure of the Cladophora algae. Researchers coated this structure with an extremely thin (only 50 nanometers) layer of conducting polymer, resulting in a battery is extremely lightweight and yet can be charged to its maximum within 11.3 seconds at 320 mA whilst retaining good cycling capabilities.