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The researchers of which academic institution employed the nanoscale phenomenon called 'Electrokinetic streaming potential' to harvest energy from flowing water on a small scale like water flowing through household water taps?

A

IIT Delhi

B

IIT Bombay

C

IIT Madras

D

IIT Guwahati

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Explanation: On 30 December 2019, the researchers of IIT Guwahati employed the nanoscale phenomenon employed the nanoscale phenomenon potential” to harvest energy from flowing water on the small length scale like water flowing through household water taps.
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