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Recently, it was reported that the microbiology research team at the University of Massachusetts Amherst in the United States found a new way to create "microbial nanowires"
.
This biological wire, with a diameter of 1.
5 nanometers, although only about 6,000 times the size of a human hair, is 2,000 times more conductive and extremely durable
.
The microbial nanowires are made
from genetically modified soil bacteria, ground pole sulfur-reducing bacteria.
Dr.
Derek R.
Lovley, the lead researcher on the research team, said the microbial nanowires could be mass-produced because they are made from inexpensive materials, such as amino acids, which can be obtained
by fermenting bacteria.
In an interview with the media, he said: "We are very excited about the possibility of synthesizing biological wires, which can be applied to new flexible electronics and even solar devices
.
”
It is understood that the research was funded by the US Office of Naval Research, so microbial nanowires may also be used in the military field
.
For example, nanowires can provide electric current to microbes and produce butanol
, a fuel similar to gasoline.
In addition, nanowires can also provide electric current to some microorganisms and collect signals
of pollutants, toxins or explosives.
In the eyes of more people, the biggest role of this microbial nanowire is to improve the memory of smart phones, so that small mobile phones can have more memory space
.
Recently, it was reported that the microbiology research team at the University of Massachusetts Amherst in the United States found a new way to create "microbial nanowires"
.
This biological wire, with a diameter of 1.
5 nanometers, although only about 6,000 times the size of a human hair, is 2,000 times more conductive and extremely durable
.
The microbial nanowires are made
from genetically modified soil bacteria, ground pole sulfur-reducing bacteria.
Dr.
Derek R.
Lovley, the lead researcher on the research team, said the microbial nanowires could be mass-produced because they are made from inexpensive materials, such as amino acids, which can be obtained
by fermenting bacteria.
In an interview with the media, he said: "We are very excited about the possibility of synthesizing biological wires, which can be applied to new flexible electronics and even solar devices
.
”
It is understood that the research was funded by the US Office of Naval Research, so microbial nanowires may also be used in the military field
.
For example, nanowires can provide electric current to microbes and produce butanol
, a fuel similar to gasoline.
In addition, nanowires can also provide electric current to some microorganisms and collect signals
of pollutants, toxins or explosives.
In the eyes of more people, the biggest role of this microbial nanowire is to improve the memory of smart phones, so that small mobile phones can have more memory space
.