Breaking the Shell: The Surprising Potential of Crustaceans in Sustainable Battery Revolution

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The University of Maryland discovered crab shells, rich in chitosan, could produce sustainable, biodegradable batteries.

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Researchers plan to use chitosan to create eco-friendly electrolytes for zinc batteries, turning waste into a valuable green resource.

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Chitosan from crustacean shells can substitute hazardous chemicals in batteries as a gel electrolyte.

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Chitosan from crustacean shells can substitute hazardous chemicals in batteries as a gel electrolyte.

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Chitosan from crustacean shells can substitute hazardous chemicals in batteries as a gel electrolyte.

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This chitosan electrolyte degrades within five months, drastically lowering the environmental impact of battery disposal.

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Zinc batteries, cheaper and safer due to zinc's abundance, offer advantages over lithium ones.

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Chitosan-zinc batteries show an impressive 99.7% energy efficiency after 1,000 cycles, indicating significant potential for renewable energy storage.

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With Maryland's abundant blue crabs, discarded shells could create a new revenue stream for local processors.

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In the future, the seafood industry and sustainable battery production might form a mutually beneficial, eco-friendly relationship.

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