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Misha Kuznetsov
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How plausible would it be to store energy in the form of ionized gas? The idea is that a gas (I am assuming a noble gas would work best) would be ionized so that some outer electrons are removed from the atoms and then a positively charged Van de Graaff generator (or something that can fulfill the same function) would drain the electrons. My guess is that this would leave a gas with positively charged atoms as the loose electrons would be removed. Am I correct so far in my reasoning?
Then if an electrode in the ionized gas links it to ground or another source of electrons, wouldn't there be current flow in a wire connecting the electrode and ground? I curious to know if I am missing anything fundamental that would prohibit this from working and your thoughts on it (such as maybe it would be totally energy inefficient or something).
Thanks in advance!
Then if an electrode in the ionized gas links it to ground or another source of electrons, wouldn't there be current flow in a wire connecting the electrode and ground? I curious to know if I am missing anything fundamental that would prohibit this from working and your thoughts on it (such as maybe it would be totally energy inefficient or something).
Thanks in advance!