The topic of batteries made from trees opens up a world of possibilities for a sustainable future. As we become more aware of the impact of traditional batteries on the environment, alternative options are becoming more appealing. This article sheds light on the development of tree-based batteries and their potential to revolutionize the way we power our devices.

However, the discussion should not end here. There are still many questions that need to be addressed, such as the scalability of this technology and the potential impact on the forestry industry. Furthermore, how can we ensure that the process of producing tree-based batteries is truly sustainable and does not cause further harm to the environment?

As we move towards a more sustainable future, it is crucial to explore and develop alternative solutions for our energy needs. The development of tree-based batteries is a step in the right direction, and it will be interesting to see how this technology evolves in the future and how it can contribute to a more sustainable and cleaner planet.

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The topic of batteries made from trees opens up a world of possibilities for a sustainable future. As we become more aware of the impact of traditional batteries on the environment, alternative options are becoming more appealing. This article sheds light on the development of tree-based batteries and their potential to revolutionize the way we power our devices.

However, the discussion should not end here. There are still many questions that need to be addressed, such as the scalability of this technology and the potential impact on the forestry industry. Furthermore, how can we ensure that the process of producing tree-based batteries is truly sustainable and does not cause further harm to the environment?

As we move towards a more sustainable future, it is crucial to explore and develop alternative solutions for our energy needs. The development of tree-based batteries is a step in the right direction, and it will be interesting to see how this technology evolves in the future and how it can contribute to a more sustainable and cleaner planet.

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Trees have done enough for us. It's time to let them be

No mention of how expensive those polymer chains they add to make it work would be. The initial idea of using lignin is great but we need a bit more realistic information on all these new battery tech articles that end up never seeing the light of day

If you have read the article actually they won't primarily use trees. the main source of material would be paper.

Paper is murdered ground tree bodies. You know from trees

But you are missing the point completely mate. In case you don't know we already make a lot of paper and we have tons and tons of paper waste which could be used for this kind of new tech.

Paper is generally made from fast growing softwood trees like southern pines, loblolly pines, spruces and firs, grown on tree farms specifically for paper making. Not the ideal trees for carbon sequestration, as trees go.

For that you want slower growing hardwood trees, particularly trees like black walnut, silver maple, sycamores, etc.

Batteries really are at an early stage of development and often the biggest problems are the cost of production, the effective life of the battery, and the energy density it can hold. So probably to early to assess a lignin/polymer battery but it'd be a pretty green product and as lignin is a papermaking byproduct there'd be no scarcity, or mining issues.