Posted on 05/07/2006 1:24:12 AM PDT by SteveH
Scientists harness the power of pee
Judy Skatssoon
ABC Science Online
Urine batteries can't power laptops yet, but they could theoretically keep a digital watch working
A urine powered battery the size of a credit card has been invented by Singapore researchers.
A drop of urine generates 1.5 volts, the equivalent of one AA battery, says Dr Ki Bang Lee of the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology.
He says the technology could provide a disposable power source for electronic diagnostic devices that test urine and other body fluids for diseases like diabetes.
These currently need lithium batteries or external power sources. But with this system, the body fluid being tested could power the unit itself.
Automobiles? Kids toys! Now you could tell your kids to go and play, in that order! (8^D)
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Maybe the fuel ability depends on what I drank beforehand. Beer maybe. Coffee. But water?
During the revolutionary war, Patriots saved horse urine soaked hay.
Recoverable nitrites were necessary to make gun powder.
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