Once we get to an industrial scale for wire production, I fully expect that we can make large systems that will make a major contribution to sustainable energy production. That is what will keep us going, and help us in our various research activities. Though accounting for just four per cent of, Though accounting for just four per cent of googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1449240174198-2'); }); As reported today in Nature, the laboratories of electrical engineer Jun Yao and microbiologist Derek Lovley at UMass Amherst have created a device they call an "Air-gen." or air-powered generator, with electrically conductive protein nanowires produced by the microbe Geobacter. United States produces close to a quarter When Walter next door (M. Emmet Walsh) walks deliberately into the path of an oncoming car, Wren witnesses the accident and calls 911, saving his life. The content is provided for information purposes only. However, that indifference may change. ", The new technology developed in Yao's lab is non-polluting, renewable and low-cost. Up in the Air is a 2009 American comedy-drama film directed by Jason Reitman and written by Reitman and Sheldon Turner, based on the 2001 novel of the same name by Walter Kirn.The story is centered on corporate "downsizer" Ryan Bingham (George Clooney) and his travels.Vera Farmiga, Anna Kendrick, and Danny McBride also star. Unsurprisingly it is the target of bitter criticism Get all the latest information on Events,Sales and Offers. Next steps they plan include developing a small Air-gen "patch" that can power electronic wearables such as health and fitness monitors and smart watches, which would eliminate the requirement for traditional batteries. Unsurprisingly it is the target of bitter criticism from other nations that claim they are adhe I found that that exposure to atmospheric humidity was essential and that protein nanowires adsorbed water, producing a voltage gradient across the device.". Xiaomeng Liu, a Ph.D. student in Yao's lab, was developing sensor devices when he noticed something unexpected. Before coming to UMass Amherst, Yao had worked for years at Harvard University, where he engineered electronic devices with silicon nanowires. Come, help us help you in making India green! from other nations that claim they are adhering to the Kyoto targets. UMass Amherst researchers say the device can literally make electricity out of thin air. It has significant advantages over other forms of renewable energy including solar and wind, Lovley says, because unlike these other renewable energy sources, the Air-gen does not require sunlight or wind, and "it even works indoors.". When a beguiling young woman moves in next door, a quiet neighborhood is awakened, bringing people face to face with their secrets and themselves. The Air-gen discovery reflects an unusual interdisciplinary collaboration, they say. 4 talking about this. 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The bottom of the film rests on an electrode, while a smaller electrode that covers only part of the nanowire film sits on top. Get weekly and/or daily updates delivered to your inbox. The researchers say that the current generation of Air-gen devices are able to power small electronics, and they expect to bring the invention to commercial scale soon. Duration: 22 Minutes However, once a local cop (Aiden Quinn) arrives on the scene, she is nowhere to be found. How do you get polarized charged particles? Graphic image of a thin film of protein nanowires generating electricity from atmospheric humidity. Formats available : DVD, Climate Change, Sanitation and Environment, Global Warming, Nature, Energy & Environment, Films on Water, Climate, Tsunami, Sustainable Energy, and Environment. the world’s population, the gas-guzzling Or, we may develop stand-alone air-powered generators that supply electricity off the grid. Thank you for taking your time to send in your valued opinion to Science X editors. "This is just the beginning of new era of protein-based electronic devices" said Yao. Your feedback will go directly to Science X editors. Read Full Synopsis ", Continuing to advance the practical biological capabilities of Geobacter, Lovley's lab recently developed a new microbial strain to more rapidly and inexpensively mass produce protein nanowires. By using our site, you acknowledge that you have read and understand our Privacy Policy They joined forces to see if useful electronic devices could be made with the protein nanowires harvested from Geobacter. For example, the technology might be incorporated into wall paint that could help power your home.