/learn/publications/b/blog/posts/engineers-design-new-rechargeable-battery-with-the-help-of-woodWood based battery concept (via Hongli Zhu &amp; NANO Letter ) Lithium-ion batteries can be found in almost anything from mobile devices to electric vehicles. While they have a lengthy recharge cycle and a reduced loss of charge when not in use, ...en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/learn/publications/b/blog/posts/engineers-design-new-rechargeable-battery-with-the-help-of-woodFri, 28 Jun 2013 19:36:01 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:c9751528-8e52-421f-8070-ab3e09aa5520DAB0<p>Hi Cabe,</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>You might see them show up for salt water fuel use though.</p><p>When you look at the 3D printing capability, carbon nanotubes and the potential for celulose, I can see a potential process where you can use salt water as the catalyst interacting with a small amount of metal to extract ions that could power electric motors.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Just imagine taking an ocean voyage where the ship only uses salt water to fuel its motors across the sea.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Definitely an interesting idea.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>DAB</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=16075&AppID=45&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">