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sucrose can be a great battery. It's biodegradable, relatively cheap, dissolves in water (unlike oils) and has a high energy density. 1kg of sucrose has an en
by Protostome 5y ago
sucrose can be a great battery.
It's biodegradable, relatively cheap, dissolves in water (unlike oils) and has a high energy density.
1kg of sucrose has an energy density that is equivalent to 4kW.
A typical daily power consumption of a family home is ~ 11kW
It means that we can power an entire house with ~ 3kg of table sugar.
- hulitu 5y agoUntil it starts raining. The cost of keeping the water out of the battery will be very high.
- Protostome 5y agoHow is different than any other type of fuel cell / battery?