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New capacitor research could increase capacities by seven times
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a new type of capacitor which allows up to seven times the electrical storage potential as standard capacitors available today. The breakthrough apparently is a polymer called PVDF which can act as a high-performance dielectric, which is an insulating material between two metal surfaces. Electricians are used to using a dielectric grease on electrical connections, so this may be a familiar concept to some of our readers. This is good news for the electric and hybrid car industry, ... Read more →
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New capacitor research could increase capacities by seven times 2 years ago on Autoblog Green
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a new type of capacitor which allows up to seven times the electrical storage potential as standard capacitors available today. The breakthrough apparently is a polymer called PVDF which can act as a high-performance dielectric, which is ...
NC State Uni turns fat into jet fuel 2 years ago on Autoblog Green
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