RealFeedApp New microbial fuel cell design uses intestinal villi to boost energy output
Researchers at Binghamton University developed a microbial fuel cell mimicking intestinal villi structure, generating over eight times more electricity per unit volume than flat designs.
- Field
- new materials
- What they did
- Researchers developed a biobattery inspired by the shape of villi in the small intestine, which generates over eight times more electricity per unit volume than comparable flat designs.
- Why it matters
- This design creates a more suitable environment for the microorganisms, allowing them to convert the chemical energy stored in organic matter into electricity more efficiently.
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