World’s first living cement can store electricity and power buildings from within
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Danish researchers created living cement by embedding bacteria that store electricity within standard concrete. The innovative material, which outperforms traditional cement-based storage, can recover its performance when supplied with nutrients through a microfluidic system. This breakthrough could transform buildings from passive structures into active energy storage systems, potentially allowing walls and foundations to store renewable energy without relying on scarce battery materials.
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