From cell phones to children’s toys most of life is powered by batteries. Batteries have long been known to leech into the soil and pollute the ground table. The chemicals contained in batteries contaminate the groundwater and surface water, polluting the ecosystem and all those who come in contact with it. But scientists have now come with a battery made from zinc and crab shells that will be fully recyclable.
The eco-friendly battery can be charged at least 1,000 times and is biodegradable. It was created by the researchers at the University of Maryland and University of Houston. Their findings were published in the journal Matter. Another renewable battery that made news recently is the sand battery made by Finnish researchers.
Researchers developed a biodegradable battery combing material found in crabs shells and zinc. (A crab resting on a rock; Image…
Crustaceans Power Biodegradable Batteries
