Guys:
Good to see some people starting to post again.
I know that I've mentioned this before, but... There are two hurdles to cross. One, is the obtaining as high an output as possible from the limited two different metals (or carbon) type of cells. And the other is the galvanic break-down, or just plain oxidation caused by putting metals in contact with the salt electrolytes in the presence of air.
I still think that the solution to the two above mentioned issues have to do with what John B has repeatedly mentioned. Which is, that we need to stop the galvanic process by NOT ALLOWING THE ELECTRONS TO FLOW, between the two metals. Only IONS need to flow, as they will not create the break-down in the metals, or the contamination of the electrolyte problems that we are seeing.
This MAY be achieved by the use of the semiconductor layers, and also don't forget the use of the depolarizer, otherwise we are all still just pissing into the wind.
Dry cells have only produced a couple of mAs to be harvested. So, you can continue to bark up that tree, if you like. Who knows, you may find the solution. In any case, they do last a good long while, if only 2 mAs or less is all you are needing.
My cement cell bank is still working producing several volts, now over 1 1/2 years later, and will do so even after I'm gone.
Led bulbs will light on practically no current, with enough voltage, but, operating frequencies (hertz) are also involved, and not just voltage and current, in order to obtain some useful light.
Greeting to all from Costa Rica.
NickZ
Good to see some people starting to post again.
I know that I've mentioned this before, but... There are two hurdles to cross. One, is the obtaining as high an output as possible from the limited two different metals (or carbon) type of cells. And the other is the galvanic break-down, or just plain oxidation caused by putting metals in contact with the salt electrolytes in the presence of air.
I still think that the solution to the two above mentioned issues have to do with what John B has repeatedly mentioned. Which is, that we need to stop the galvanic process by NOT ALLOWING THE ELECTRONS TO FLOW, between the two metals. Only IONS need to flow, as they will not create the break-down in the metals, or the contamination of the electrolyte problems that we are seeing.
This MAY be achieved by the use of the semiconductor layers, and also don't forget the use of the depolarizer, otherwise we are all still just pissing into the wind.
Dry cells have only produced a couple of mAs to be harvested. So, you can continue to bark up that tree, if you like. Who knows, you may find the solution. In any case, they do last a good long while, if only 2 mAs or less is all you are needing.
My cement cell bank is still working producing several volts, now over 1 1/2 years later, and will do so even after I'm gone.
Led bulbs will light on practically no current, with enough voltage, but, operating frequencies (hertz) are also involved, and not just voltage and current, in order to obtain some useful light.
Greeting to all from Costa Rica.
NickZ
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