Using nature to grow batteries

Title:
Using nature to grow batteries
Speaker:
Angela Belcher
Description:

Inspired by an abalone shell, Angela Belcher programs viruses to make elegant nanoscale structures that humans can use. Selecting for high-performing genes through directed evolution, she's produced viruses that can construct powerful new batteries, clean hydrogen fuels and record-breaking solar cells. At TEDxCaltech, she shows us how it's done.

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Video Language:
English
Team:
closed TED
Project:
TEDTalks
Duration:
10:05
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