Scientists Develop Alcohol Powered Battery
Source: Brighthand
Researchers at Saint Louis University have developed a new type of biofuel cell -- a battery that runs off of alcohol and enzymes -- that could replace the rechargeable batteries in everything from laptops to handhelds. Instead of plugging into a fixed power outlet and waiting, these new batteries can be charged instantly with a few milliliters of alcohol.
Biofuel cells have been studied for nearly half a century, but the technology has not advanced to the point of practical use. Instead of using expensive metals to catalyze the power-producing reaction, these cells use enzymes -- molecules found in all living things that speed up the body's chemical processes.
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