Tomorrow's Fuel?
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Tomorrow's Fuel?
Microbial fuel cells rely on the ability of certain bacteria break down cellulose, such as a pile of leaves, and transport electrons to the outside of the cell. If provided with electrodes in the right arrangement, the bacteria can dump their exterior electrons through a circuit, providing power. | Video: Discovery Earth

 
 
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