SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 11, 2025Interesting Engineering

Tiny drops, big charge: water movement creates 10x more energy than expected

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Water moving across surfaces can generate electrical charges up to 4.1 nanocoulombs, ten times higher than previously believed, with potential safety implications for renewable fuel systems, according to a recent study examining water droplets on Teflon.

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