By Justin Gardner Imagine a battery made with origami-folded paper, activated by an ordinary drop of water, which is self-sustainable and costs only five cents. Sound like science fiction? Think again.
It is a reality.
The innovative new power is derived from microbial respiration in dirty water. The aim of this first-generation system is to provide an independent, inexpensive energy source for biosensors in remote areas. Seokheun “Sean” Choi, an engineer at Binghamton University, developed the groundbreaking technology.
So far, these tiny paper batteries were able to produce enough power to light up an LED.
“Choi’s battery, which folds into a square the size of a matchbook, …read more
Source:: http://thefreethoughtproject.com/groundbreaking-technology-paper-dirty-water-biodegradable-battery/