The human body constantly produces heat. For example, the heat that a person emits in one hour Average 19 games It is equal to the energy released during combustion. Scientists are investigating ways to convert this heat, which we have not been able to use directly until now, into energy.

In fact, not just people, machines or factories While working it produces a lot of heat, and this heat is actually nothing but the transformation and loss of energy. This energy can be captured again with a system called ‘waste heat recovery’.

What is waste heat recovery?

developed by scientists Waste heat recovery In the so-called system, the radiated heat is converted into electrical energy by a method called thermal effect. This method, which uses some normally harmful substances, from warm environment to cold environment It is based on movement. The research team revealed that wooden parts can also be used for this process.

To collect energy to be able to save is also important. For this purpose, researchers have created a battery using special salt solutions and wood fibers. This way, the energy that is converted into heat and lost can be collected and reused in production.

Of course this technology will do that Matrix like in the movie It will not be used to make a battery. However, this technology will also pave the way for devices such as smart watches that will not run out of battery as long as we wear them. Similarly, similar technology could be used in healthcare for non-draining hearing aids or pacemakers that do not require generator replacement.