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> Just goes to show there's nothing remotely like organic molecules for energy density. GTFY (generalized that for you). ;) It's all about the energy in that
by schiffern 9y ago
> Just goes to show there's nothing remotely like organic molecules for energy density.
GTFY (generalized that for you). ;)
It's all about the energy in that carbon-hydrogen bond. Lipids have a similar energy density, which is why migrating birds have a similar nonstop range as fossil fueled airplanes (11,000 km vs 14,000 km for the 747 long range variant).
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2864269/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2864269/
- folli 9y agoVery interesting, according to Wiki: Fat has an energy density of 37 kJ/g Diesel: 48 kJ/g Lithium Ion: 0.8 kJ/g
- traviscj 9y agoReminds me of Fight Club's premise, but with a different output. Not sure a tiny biodiesel internal combustion engine is a very suitable power source for laptops, though. :-)
- honestoHeminway 9y agohttps://www.toshiba.co.jp/about/press/2009_10/pr2201.htm https://www.toshiba.co.jp/about/press/2009_10/pr2201.htm Exists. Stop disguising your nostalgia as future entusiasm :D
- traviscj 9y agoReally cool, thank you for sharing! Would totally be interested in buying one, if you happen to have a stockpile :-)