Researchers have developed a method to create a battery in the form of carbon-based electrodes from chicken fat. These form the basis for supercapacitors, which are intended to operate LED lamps, among other things.
In the context of climate change, researchers are experimenting with better utilization of waste. After all, there are significantly more sustainable and sensible alternatives compared to incineration. The demonstrated recently also US scientists.
Because they developed a method to turn chicken fat into electrodes for supercapacitors. This sustainable alternative to traditional materials such as graphene promises a cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution for energy storage.
The process shows comparatively good energy storage capacity and uses organic waste for green energy applications. The approach could solve both the cost and environmental problems of existing storage technologies while increasing their performance and efficiency – using a material that is a waste product every day.
Battery made from chicken fat is supposed to power LED lamps
With the global transition to sustainable energy, the need for energy storage devices is also increasing. Traditional materials for these devices are often expensive and harmful to the environment. One way to overcome these challenges is to produce alternative energy storage devices from waste.
Researchers have now developed a method to convert chicken fat into carbon-based electrodes for supercapacitors. The output should be sufficient to operate LED lamps. The process is based on inexpensive and abundant resources in order to reduce environmental impact at the same time.
The researchers used a gas flame gun to test extract fat from a chicken and burn the melted oil using a flame. The resulting soot turned out to be carbon-based nanostructures.
Supercapacitor electrode with comparatively good properties
The team used this to produce supercapacitor electrodes. The nanostructures exhibited high capacity, durability, and energy and power density. By treating the carbon nanoparticles with thiourea, the researchers were able to further improve the electrical properties.
The new supercapacitors performed well in an initial test. They made it possible to charge and operate simple LEDs. The results highlight the potential of using food waste such as chicken fat as a carbon source for greener energy. The process could be particularly useful in resource-poor areas.
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