Z.L. Wang with Fiber Nanogenerator, Georgia Tech (IMAGE)

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Z.L. Wang with Fiber Nanogenerator, Georgia Tech

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Georgia Tech Professor Zhong Lin Wang shows a microfiber nanogenerator composed of a pair of entangled fibers. Both fibers are coated with zinc oxide nanowires; one fiber is additionally coated with gold. When rubbed together, they generate electrical current.

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Georgia Tech Photo: Gary Meek

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