Turning waste into power with bacteria and loofahs
Wednesday, December 4, 2013 - 12:00
in Physics & Chemistry
Loofahs, best known for their use in exfoliating skin to soft, radiant perfection, have emerged as a new potential tool to advance sustainability efforts on two fronts at the same time: energy and waste. A new study describes the pairing of loofahs with bacteria to create a power-generating microbial fuel cell.