Revolutionary biofuel battery is inspired by human metabolism

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An artistic rendering of the new riboflavin and glucose flow battery, which generates a greater power density from the sugar than previous designs

In The Matrix, human beings are a literal (and metaphorical) power source – specifically, they supply bio-electricity to our AI overlords. Fortunately, enslavement to robotic masters in a virtual-reality prison is completely unnecessary for biochemistry to power our machines. Instead, all we need is sugar and vitamins.

Category: Energy, Technology

Tags: Battery, flow cell, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Argonne National Laboratory, Biomimicry