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Science of Innovation: Using Viruses to Make Batteries

Part 3 of Science of Innovation Series

Published on: April 27, 2017 11:03

While most people see viruses as harmful, Angela Belcher at MIT sees the future of energy. Belcher uses viruses engineered in her laboratory to form nano-scale wires for tiny batteries that could eventually be used to produce a wide range of electronics at a lower cost.

"Science of Innovation" is produced in partnership with the National Science Foundation and the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Science of Innovation Series