MIT’s scientists say that the viruses are common bacteriophages that are harmless to humans, but we’re a bit wary of anything that works in tandem with infectious agents. Still, the batteries are cheap to manufacture, don’t require harmful solvents, and contain non-toxic materials. And while the prototype looks like a typical coin cell battery, the technology allows for lightweight, flexible batteries that take the shape of their container. With the likely explosion of PHEVs in the next few years, we’ll need all the long-lasting batteries we can get–virus-powered or not.
Source: faxtcompany.com
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