Urine-powered Battery

mmonninmmonnin Centreville, VA
edited August 2005 in Science & Tech
This new cheap, disposable battery has a practical use in test-kits for Diabetes.
Writing in the Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, Lee describes how the battery was created and quantifies its performance. Using 0.2 ml of urine, they generated a voltage of around 1.5 V with a corresponding maximum power of 1.5 mW. They also found that the battery performances (such as voltage, power or duration) may be designed or adjusted by changing the geometry or materials used.

“Our urine-activated battery would be integrated into biochip systems for healthcare diagnostic applications,” says Lee. He envisions a world where people will easily be able to monitor their health at home, seeking medical attention only when necessary. “These fully-integrated biochip systems have a huge market potential,” adds Lee.
Source: PhysOrg.com

Comments

  • RADARADA Apple Valley, CA Member
    edited August 2005
    Great I can just see it now:

    Rada's Duracell PeePee3000 batteries in his iPod break open during an intense workout spraying old urine down front of his gym shorts :eek: Just as all the cute girls in the really tight workout clothes show up...... :wtf:
  • profdlpprofdlp The Holy City Of Westlake, Ohio
    edited August 2005
    Just think about it. Take a road trip with all your budds in an electric car. The more beer you drink the farther you can go. Win-Win! ;D
  • GargGarg Purveyor of Lincoln Nightmares Icrontian
    edited August 2005
    Now that's a renewable resource.
  • yaggayagga Havn't you heard? ... New
    edited August 2005
    More drunkeness = more driving REALLY=s bad and horrible... but fun things!
  • primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' Boopin Detroit, MI Icrontian
    edited August 2005
    * insert random pee pee joke
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