Generating Electricity from Air, with Jun Yao
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As the world explores the promising prospects of mainstream sustainable energy, many have looked towards solutions that optimize carbon footprints and conversion rates. We spoke to Jun Yao, Professor of Engineering at the University of Massachusetts who led the Air Gen project, about the scientific breakthroughs his team have made on air humidity energy conversion—using air filters to capture water particles and taking advantage of their natural charges. For a transcript of this episode, visit https://climatebreak.org/generating-electricity-from-air-with-jun-yao/
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