Thursday, May 19, 2011

(TED) Angela Belcher: Using nature to grow batteries


Introduction from TED:

Inspired by an abalone shell, Angela Belcher programs viruses to make elegant nanoscale structures that humans can use. Selecting for high-performing genes through directed evolution, she's produced viruses that can construct powerful new batteries, clean hydrogen fuels and record-breaking solar cells. At TEDxCaltech, she shows us how it's done.

The presentation can be viewed on TED's website here:

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