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Salty Ice Sparks Breakthrough in Clean Energy Generation

9/21/2025

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Researchers at Xi’an Jiatong University found that bending salt-infused ice generates electricity through flexoelectricity.
This method can yield up to 1,000 times more charge than pure ice.
Ice, covering 10% of Earth's surface, offers a significant clean energy resource.
The process relies on salty water channels creating a current when ice bends.
Future studies will focus on improving durability and efficiency for commercial use.

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Story summary

Researchers at Xi’an Jiatong University found that bending salt-infused ice generates electricity through flexoelectricity.
This method can yield up to 1,000 times more charge than pure ice.
Ice, covering 10% of Earth's surface, offers a significant clean energy resource.
The process relies on salty water channels creating a current when ice bends.
Future studies will focus on improving durability and efficiency for commercial use.