a biodegradable battery that activates using water, a concept aimed at cutting waste and reducing the environmental impacts of single-use electronics.The battery, created by engineers Alexandre Poulin, Xavier Aeby, and Gustav Nyström and detailed in an article published inremains inactivated until it’s triggered when water is absorbed by its paper-based coating.
The engineers said the battery can activate within just 20 seconds and with just two drops of water, lasting more than one hour. It releases a voltage of up to 1.2 volts ,and is ideal for disposable single-use electronics and low-power electronics like smart packaging, calculators, watches and alarm clocks, according to the study’s authors.
While the battery isn't widely available yet, the engineers—who work at the Swiss lab Empa—say they hope it could become commercially available within the next two to five years.53.6 million metric tons. That’s how much electronic waste was discarded in 2019, according to theKey Background Electronic waste has been a growing problem, spurred by single-use electronics and materials like discarded televisions, computers, and cell phones. While about 38.5% of U.S. consumer electronic waste was
So, you mean Battlefield L.A. will really roll true? Can't wait...
Put em in freezer for 3 to 4 hours...helps recharge
Misleading, sensationalist headline.