Using cannabis, scientists discover inexpensive way to dramatically boost battery storage potential

Researchers presenting at the recent 248th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society revealed that fibers from the hemp plant, a variety of the cannabis plant, can be turned into electrodes capable of better storing energy in supercapacitors. The best material currently available for supercapacitor electrodes is graphene, a light-weight material that is … Continue reading Using cannabis, scientists discover inexpensive way to dramatically boost battery storage potential

Hemp: the versatile biofuel that could save America’s energy independence

Hemp is one of the most versatile crops on the planet. From health foods to paper to clothing and everything in between, hemp has thousands upon thousands of uses. But what could likely end up being hemp’s most valuable tool is its ability to work as a biofuel. Considering how dangerously quickly the planet is running out of its natural resources, … Continue reading Hemp: the versatile biofuel that could save America’s energy independence