At Binghamton University, assistant professor of computer and electrical engineering Seokheun Choi and two of his students have invented a bio-battery inspired by origami. The microbial fuel cells runs on the bacteria found in just a few drops of dirty water. To produce a charge, the battery uses filter paper alongside a carbon cloth.
The bio-battery was able to generate enough power to light an LED bulb for about 20 minutes. Choi was inspired by a ninja star and origami for the design of the battery. Due to its shape, the bio-battery is actually a series of eight connected batteries. The small battery is about 2.5 inches wide and costs 70 cents to make. A simpler matchbox design battery also designed by Choi costs five cents to make but has less power and voltage. The new bio-battery could be incredible for sustainable energy in the developing world since it runs on bacteria found in dirty water.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Bio-battery Technology
- The development of bio-batteries for creating renewable energy from bacteria found in dirty water presents an opportunity for businesses to invest in sustainable energy solutions.
- Origami-inspired Design
- The use of origami-inspired design in developing bio-batteries presents an opportunity for businesses to apply creative design thinking to energy solutions.
- Microbial Fuel Cells
- The development of microbial fuel cells for generating energy from bacteria in dirty water presents an opportunity for businesses to invest in new, more sustainable energy sources.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Renewable Energy
- The development of bio-batteries and microbial fuel cells presents an opportunity for businesses in the renewable energy sector to invest in new and innovative technologies.
- Design and Engineering
- The use of origami-inspired design in developing bio-batteries and microbial fuel cells presents an opportunity for businesses in the design and engineering industry to apply creative thinking to energy solutions.
- Sustainability
- The development of bio-batteries and microbial fuel cells for generating renewable energy from bacteria found in dirty water presents an opportunity for businesses to invest in sustainable solutions and contribute to a cleaner future.
