Urine Powered Batteries - Overclock.net

CorpussStalker · 09-13-07

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Probably the coolest thing we saw at IFA in Berlin last week was a set of batteries that run off water. They're known as the NoPoPo (non-pollution power) Aqua Battery, and they work simply by inserting liquid into the base with a teat pipette.

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Inside the batteries, a mixture of carbon and magnesium reacts with the liquid to produce power -- around 500mAh in the case of an AA battery. Unlike conventional dry-cell batteries, NoPoPo batteries don't deteriorate over a short time period. They can retain their charge for ten years, making them perfect for emergency situations. Be warned though, they can only be refilled a finite number of times.

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I thought this was pretty cool, I wouldnt have to move to recharge my batteries or to go for a pee for that matter

pauldovi · 09-13-07

Your title makes little sense. What does this have to do with Overclocking and Industry Related News?

aHandzProduction · 09-13-07

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Before you flush the toilet, you might want to check the power level in your batteries. You could be flushing away a free source of energy.

In 2005, Scientists in Singapore developed a battery powered by urine. The Scientists were able to produce electric power using liquid as a catalyst thanks to a special mixture of magnesium and carbon inside the batteries.

Now, a Japanese company has brought this urine powered battery technology to market with the NoPoPo (Non-Pollution Power) Aqua Batteries. Just use the included plastic pipette to inject urine into the battery chamber. Grossed out by pee? You can also use other types of liquid including beer, apple juice, cola, and saliva and of course urine. When I first heard about the NoPoPo, I thought it might be a joke. Making silly inventions is a popular hobby in Japan called Chingdogu. But the NoPoPo is no joke.

A single urine powered AA battery can power a flashlight for about 20 hours (500 milliamp-hours). Not exactly the most powerful battery on the shelf, but it's a great start for this environmentally friendly energy technology. The NoPoPo aqua powered batteries are currently only available in both AA and AAA sizes, but the company has future plans to produce all common battery sizes.

Off the top of my head, here are just a few reasons why you should love the NoPoPo:

* used batteries contain mercury and are bad for the environment
* using your own body fluids to power batteries will save you money
* it's a reliable source of power for life saving tools like flashlights and radios
* people who live in remote areas and don't have access to fresh batteries can now use battery powered gadgets and technology

Unfortunately the NoPoPo can currently only be purchased in Japan. Hopefully one of my Japanese readers will send me some.

http://www.methodshop.com/2007/09/ur...atteries.shtml

sepheroth003 · 09-13-07

I think its fine, its technology...

How big is this? Replace AA big or will consumers never really see this?

opty165 · 09-13-07

that pretty cool about the other liquids, but.....urine? hmmm idk

**DuckieHo** · 09-13-07

Posted 3hrs ago.... does no one check?

http://www.overclock.net/hardware-ne...ou-taking.html

**DuckieHo** · 09-13-07

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Originally Posted by pauldovi

Your title makes little sense. What does this have to do with Overclocking and Industry Related News?

Power your laptop in an emergency?

aHandzProduction · 09-13-07

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Originally Posted by DuckieHo

Posted 3hrs ago.... does no one check?

http://www.overclock.net/hardware-ne...ou-taking.html

But no picture

Chosen · 09-13-07

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Originally Posted by aHandzProduction

But no picture

Nasgul · 09-13-07

What they'll think of next?

Did your car ran out of gas?

No problem! take the gas cap off and take a big :turd: in it.

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