Eco Factor: A non-toxic battery that can be charged up by any liquid.
While the memories of urine powered NoPoPo batteries are still fresh, a scientist from Taiwan has already extended the technology to new horizons. Chungpin Hovering Liao, a professor at the Graduate School of Electro-Optic and Material Science of National Formosa University in central Taiwan, has developed the world’s first chlorophyll organic battery that can utilize any liquid including urine to produce electricity.
The non-toxic battery can start to give power within 10 seconds of being wetted with water, beer, cold drinks and even urine, and can provide electricity for two days to a week. Though the battery can only produce half the power of a standard battery, it’s just a little price to pay considering the eco-benefits that come along with this technology. Liao also stated that the manufacturing of such batteries doesn’t take a fortune and mass produced batteries can cost anywhere between US$.03 to US$.06.
The Dark Side:
Since the batteries make use of liquids, we would not be able to see them behind the hood of our much loved gizmos. Considering the number of batteries used to power portable electronics, we don’t really see any major eco-change being brought about by chlorophyll batteries.
Via: E Taiwan News
