Researchers develop food-based batteries; look

Research published in the journal Advanced materials, in March this year, to revolutionize power generation. This is because the researchers responsible for the study developed a rechargeable battery based on food.

That’s right, you read. Scientists have created a battery made entirely of food. The prototype has the ability to generate electricity to power small electronic devices.

Understand all about food-based batteries

The battery came on the basis of edible materials and can completely dissolve in the stomach without causing any harm to our body.

According to the researchers, this technology could be used to power sensors that monitor specific health conditions or food storage conditions.

In addition, the scientists also pointed out that it is possible to use them in children’s toys, which makes them safer, since there is a high risk of children swallowing the battery.

The composition of the battery is riboflavin (a vitamin) at the positive electrode (the “negative” terminal) and quercetin (complement) at the negative electrode (the “positive” terminal).

In this sense, the electric charge is generated by the electrolyte, which is an aqueous solution, while the separator, which prevents short circuits, is made of nori, a seaweed commonly found in sushi.

Check the battery picture below:

As you can see, the size of this battery is quite large. That is why, at the moment, scientists are looking to develop and reduce the size to make it more common.

This is because usage, in practice, is still some way off. However, with this prototype, scientists hope that there will be new developments in the area.

Finally, it should be noted that they are not the only ones developing research in the area. In Sweden, a group of researchers from the Royal Institute of Technology has developed a sustainable battery based on coconuts, lemons and wood, capable of both heating and cooling.