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- The battery created by the IIT KGP is environment-friendly and the energy production is initiated by injecting sewage water containing bacteria into it.
- One of the best advantages of the battery is that it is 100 percent biodegradable and causes no harm to the environment.
Ramya Veerybhotla, a Ph. D student in the Biotechnology department of IIT Kharagpur has created a flexible and disposable battery powered by bacteria by using sewage water. The battery created by the IIT KGP is environment-friendly and the energy production is initiated by injecting sewage water containing bacteria into it.
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According to the reports issued by IIT KGP, microbial fuel cells take a lot of time or couple of days to start power production. This is because the bacteria need time to get adjusted to the environment. However, this battery only takes ten seconds to start power production. As of now, the power of the battery is in the range of few microwatts. It can be boosted by various means such as by stacking multiple devices which will help start various practical applications. It is different from other heavy batteries as it is made on a paper platform by using anode and the air cathode which can be prepared from simple carbon-based materials.
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One of the best advantages of the battery is that it is 100 percent biodegradable and causes no harm to the environment, unlike chemical batteries, which are not at all environmentally friendly and are hazardous for the earth. At present, this battery cannot power household and other heavy devices but it can power many other electrical components as well. With the right approach and strategy, Ramya Veerybhotla wishes to achieve the same so that she can power household and other devices.
