Researchers at the University of Guelph have developed an innovative slime-like material consisting of 90% water and natural ingredients like oleic acid and amino acids. This environmentally friendly material generates electricity when compressed and has potential applications such as generating electricity through foot traffic on household flooring. Additionally, it could function as synthetic skin for medical robots, helping train them to accurately assess pulse pressure. Furthermore, the material's ability to change structure under an electric field opens up possibilities for drug delivery, making it relevant in both everyday and medical fields.
The slime-like material is composed of safe, natural ingredients which could generate green electricity when compressed, showcasing potential for sustainable energy solutions.
Dr. Erica Pensini highlights that the synchrotron mimics a super-microscope, revealing that applying an electric field alters the crystalline structure of the material.
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