Scientists convert 'stress' into electricity, in the future anyone can discharge like Thor?

Generating electricity from a heartbeat seemed absurd until this elastomer material was invented in Switzerland. This is considered a step forward in technology, bringing many applications in the medical field.

Recently, researchers from the Swiss Federal Laboratory of Materials Science and Technology (Empa) have created a thin, flexible organic film that generates electricity if stretched and compressed.

You imagine how it would work… just think about the pressures of working and in 3 seconds we will transform and have the power to discharge electricity like Thor or full of energy surrounding like Son Goku ?

Thor's power in an Avengers: Infinity War segment

The kind of stress you experience probably doesn't make much sense other than your own anxiety and tears. We are talking about the word 'stress' in the physical world and the applications of this emerging technology can help you transform stress and live longer.

Scientists are working on this material to measure the body's stress level through the amount of electricity generated from the heartbeat. Or apply this elastic material as a sensor, integrated into a robot mantle or even implanted in the human body to power a pacemaker.

The secret to the success of elastomeric materials that generate electricity

It is known that this material works thanks to the piezoelectric effect. In other words, this effect was applied to the working mechanism of the phonograph. By reading the tracks of the record with a mechanical vibrating needle. Through the piezoelectric effect, these oscillations are converted into electrical impulses that produce sound waves.

This material works thanks to the piezoelectric effect.

The conversion of mechanical motion into electrical energy is also what is happening in the material that the Empa researchers have created. They have created an incredible material that pushes the boundaries of what we know about the piezoelectric effect. Previously, it had only been observed in crystals, but the Empa group demonstrated that these properties can also exist in elastic materials.

To produce this material, the nanoparticle and silicone must be elaborately shaped before they are bonded. A strong electric field is then applied to the elastic thin film to create a piezoelectric effect, by exposing the material to extremely high temperatures, then allowing it to cool.

Potential of elastomers to generate electricity

This electricity-generating elastic material is sure to be an exciting discovery. But in addition to the novelty of the material, it also has amazingly unique applications that the technology world did not expect.

Due to its nature as a thin, flexible organic film, it can work with the human body much more seamlessly than other electronic devices. Therefore, this elastomer material is being considered for use in pressure sensors, pacemakers and other medical devices.

This elastomer material is being considered for use in heart rate sensors.

Empa researcher Dorina Opris said: 'This material could even be used to derive energy from the human body. For example, you can implant it near your heart to generate electricity from the heartbeat." This could power pacemakers or other implanted devices, minimizing the need for minor surgeries to replace batteries for implanted devices or measure the body's stress levels.

In addition, there is a lot of other potential for this novel elastomer. For example, it can be used to make pressure sensors. If the material is compressed, an electrical pulse is generated that the devices can receive and understand. This could be used to develop a new type of control button or a sensitive skin for robots that can sense when a human is touching it.

Research on this elastic material with the ability to generate electricity will be a new and unique direction. In the near future, with the continuous development of science and technology, we can fully expect this material to be widely used in electronic devices to create comfort. best for users.