Scientists Develop New Dirt-Powered Fuel Cell That Runs Forever
Scientists Develop New Dirt-Powered Fuel Cell That Runs Forever
A Northwestern University-led team of researchers has developed a new fuel cell that harvests energy from microbes living in dirt. About the size of a standard paperback book, the completely soil-powered technology could fuel underground sensors used in precision agriculture and green infrastruct
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/11549319
Scientists Develop New Dirt-Powered Fuel Cell That Runs Forever
Northwestern University researchers have introduced a soil-microbe-powered fuel cell, significantly outperforming similar technologies and providing a sustainable solution for powering low-energy devices.
Ffs, why can't we stop with the clickbaity titles, especially on science articles.
The fuel cell flat out does not last forever, only about 120% longer than similar devices according to the article. The only claim by the researchers is that, given enough microbes, it could potentially last indefinitely. But I guess that doesn't generate as many ad clicks.
Possibly indefinitely reusable... Not catchy enough
Fully reusable zero waste battery? Getting there
Infinite power! Ok, that's the one!
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