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Can a simple brick be the next great battery? | John O'Donnell

TED Talks Daily

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The Potential of Electrified Industrial Heat and Heat Storage

Exploring the potential of electrification in achieving clean heat and the challenges in storing energy for continuous use in heavy industries. The chapter highlights ongoing research on industrial heat batteries using materials like liquid salts, liquid metals, and solid carbon, as well as the use of cost-effective and long-lasting old materials like brick and iron wire.

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