Wearables, literally "Wearable", are electronic devices small or light enough to be carried to the body.
In recent times we have seen smart glasses, smart watches, smart shirts ... what's missing? As the image above shows, a pair of socks soaked with microbial fuel cells (MFCs = Miniaturized microbial fuel cells), working with urine pumped through the user's steps managed to operate a wireless transmitter to transmit a signal to a PC, this is the first self-contained system powered by a wearable power generator, based on microbial fuel cell technology.
In a simple way, the walk of the user will press the tubes placed on the heels of the socks that ensure enough fluid circulation to power the system of a wireless transmission plate. This system was able to successfully send a message every two minutes to the computer-controlled receiver module.
In short, this work opens up possibilities regarding the use of waste to feed electronic wearables. Microbial fuel cells Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) use bacteria to generate electricity from waste fluids. They bind to the biochemical energy used for microbial growth and convert it directly into electricity.
This technology can be a new milestone when it comes to dependence on fossil fuels, making it a “greener” alternative.
