1. Sludge power.
- Author
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Johnston, Nicole
- Subjects
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BIOMASS energy , *WASTE products as fuel , *SPACE vehicles , *FUEL , *ESCHERICHIA coli - Abstract
Reports on the potential use of the septic tanks of spacecraft to keep in touch with ground control. Description of a biofuel cell that creates a constant, low-power electricity supply by feeding glucose to common bacteria such as Escherichia coli; Research of the project; Use of the biofuel cell as a backup method of maintaining communications in remote areas such as space.
- Published
- 2000