# Fuel From Pee Devices May Soon Run on Hydrogen Extracted from Urine By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-07-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pee-fuel-hydrogen-extracted-from-urine References: [physorg](http://www.physorg.com/news165836803.html) & [dsc.discovery](http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/07/08/urine-power.html) In as few as six months, new technology developed at [Ohio University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-sneaker-collection) could use urine to power cars, homes, and personal electronic devices. The process uses a nickle-based electrode to extract [cheap, plentiful hydrogen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tacoma-h2overlander-concept) from urine. The urine from a single cow could provide enough energy to supply 19 houses with hot water. Farms could be powered from their own waste which would in turn reduce pollution from waste and consumption of outside power resources. The need for roadside potty stops might be a thing of the past if [pee-derived fuel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peetracker) becomes a practical reality, something that was not considered seriously even a couple of years ago as the video above shows. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Alternative Energy Sources:** The development of urine-derived fuel opens up opportunities for alternative energy sources that can be easily accessible and abundant. - **Urine-based Technology:** The use of urine as a power source presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the development of new urine-based technologies in various industries. - **Sustainable Waste Management:** The extraction of hydrogen from urine highlights the potential for sustainable waste management systems that can reduce pollution and reliance on external power resources. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Energy:** The energy industry can explore the use of urine-derived fuel as a renewable and convenient energy source for homes, vehicles, and personal electronic devices. - **Technology:** The technology industry can capitalize on urine-based power sources to develop innovative devices and applications that rely on sustainable and readily available energy. - **Agriculture:** The agriculture industry can benefit from urine-based energy systems by converting farm waste into power, reducing pollution, and decreasing reliance on external energy sources. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gasoline-Producing Prototype Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aircela.md) - [Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyryd.md) - [Portable Hydrogen Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyper-fuel.md) - [Cost-Effective Hydrogen Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s1200.md) - [Versatile Hydrogen Battery Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrogen-cartridges.md) - [Omni-Fuel Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andrietta-concept-car.md) - [Hydrogen Fuel Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-showcases.md) - [CO2 Conversion Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threelayer-electrode.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrogenpowered-vending-machine.md)