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Sludge power.
- Source :
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New Scientist . 04/22/2000, Vol. 166 Issue 2235, p10. 1/2p. 1 Color Photograph. - Publication Year :
- 2000
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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.
- Subjects :
- *BIOMASS energy
*WASTE products as fuel
*SPACE vehicles
*FUEL
*ESCHERICHIA coli
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02624079
- Volume :
- 166
- Issue :
- 2235
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- New Scientist
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 3031849