hazelm Posted January 12, 2019 Report Posted January 12, 2019 So, in the future, will we be flipping on the Bacteria after dark? https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190111143740.htm This really is stretching my imagination. Quote
exchemist Posted January 12, 2019 Report Posted January 12, 2019 So, in the future, will we be flipping on the Bacteria after dark? https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190111143740.htm This really is stretching my imagination. I was not aware of this. Having researched it a bit more, it does appear there are some bacteria that are capable of transferring electrons to an electrode (anode) and thereby generating a voltage and participating in an electrochemical cell. Fuel cells powered by bacterial action could be possible in principle. However I have not seen anything suggesting this could generate electricity on a commercial scale. Quote
hazelm Posted January 12, 2019 Author Report Posted January 12, 2019 I was not aware of this. Having researched it a bit more, it does appear there are some bacteria that are capable of transferring electrons to an electrode (anode) and thereby generating a voltage and participating in an electrochemical cell. Fuel cells powered by bacterial action could be possible in principle. However I have not seen anything suggesting this could generate electricity on a commercial scale.Even that is stretching my imagination. Leave the little critters alone to enjoy shocking each other. :eek: Maine farmer 1 Quote
exchemist Posted January 12, 2019 Report Posted January 12, 2019 (edited) Even that is stretching my imagination. Leave the little critters alone to enjoy shocking each other. :eek:Ha. You put me in mind of the Hattifatteners, in the Moomintroll books: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hattifattener Edited January 12, 2019 by exchemist Quote
hazelm Posted January 12, 2019 Author Report Posted January 12, 2019 Ha. You put me in mind of the Hattifatteners, in the Moomintroll books: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HattifattenerI don't know those books. I'll have to take a look. thanks Quote
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