Microbe Power (IMAGE)

Arizona State University

Microbe Power

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The microbial fuel cell (MFC), shown in this tabletop setup, can take common sources of organic waste such as human sewage, animal waste, or agricultural runoff and convert them into electricity.

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The Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University

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