New Energy-Generating Cement Could Turn Buildings into Power Plants

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00:00New energy-generating cement could turn buildings into power plants.

00:05Scientists have invented a cement that converts heat to electricity,

00:09potentially turning buildings into power plants, inspired by plant stems and thermoelectricity.

00:19Inspired by plant stems, researchers developed cement that channels heat,

00:23creating temperature gradients activating the Seebeck effect to generate voltage.

00:27Sunlight heats the wall's exterior while the interior stays cool, generating electricity passively.

00:35This requires just a heat source and temperature difference for clean energy.

00:42The innovation's core is the Seebeck effect. Enhanced with conductive materials,

00:47the cement generates voltage as temperature differences move electrons.

00:51This cement supports structures and generates renewable power consistently without extra

00:56infrastructure, converting heat into electricity efficiently.

01:03This cement can transform industries by converting heat to power in roads,

01:08buildings and factories, reducing energy costs and fossil fuel use without major disruptions.

01:17Researchers strive to enhance thermoelectric cement's power output and ensure production and durability,

01:23aiming for its significant role in urban planning with ongoing research and sustainability efforts.