It’s like the circle of life, but for energy.
Researchers at Charles Sturt University have found a way to convert human hair into graphite, a key ingredient in lithium-ion batteries, offering a sustainable solution to energy storage. By utilizing hair waste collected from salons, they aim to reduce reliance on polluting methods for graphite production and pave the way for a cleaner, more abundant energy future.
Link to the article: [https://esdnews.com.au/human-hair-transformed-into-renewable-energy-storage/](https://esdnews.com.au/human-hair-transformed-into-renewable-energy-storage/)
Research Paper: [https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/adsu.202300610](https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/adsu.202300610)
I haven’t had a chance to dive into the research paper yet, but I thought the community would find it interesting.
Source: rhyme_pj