With electricity on the mind of the citizenry, we’ve been seeing a tremendous amount of effort going into launching and relaunching products to solve potential problems or simply calm nerves.
Aqua Power System Japan (APSJ) has just announced an updated version of their NoPoPo (No Pollution Power) Aqua Battery, which as its name reads, runs entirely on water and any other type of liquid, including urine, coke, and even saliva. It is the first ever completely eco-friendly water battery that is both rechargeable and recyclable. Rather than a battery, the company likes to refer to it as a “small electric generator,” given that it can be recharged or “refilled” up to 5 times.
The battery’s body is composed of a sponge, which absorbs the liquid inserted by a dropper (that comes with the batteries) and causes a chemical reaction to occur, generating electricity for whatever intended use. The battery can also be fully charged by simply soaking it in water for 3-5 minutes, which would prove to be convenient in many situations.
What we found the most interesting, was that this was able to be powered by absolutely any liquid, ranging from beer to saliva, although the effect would slightly differ accordingly. I personally would much rather consume the beer myself, and slightly hesitate at the idea of knowing that my personal electronics are powered by my own saliva. However, these batteries are said to have an expected shelf life of 20 years, and a life span of about five hours if powering a standard LED light. At a cost of $2 per battery, this would certainly come in handy at times of emergencies such as energy shortages and natural disasters. Although the NoPoPo currently only comes in the AA size, APSJ sells adapters making it possible to convert it into different sizes, broadening the types of appliances the battery could be used for.
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