Introducing Microbes

Power-packed bacterial spores generate electricity

SPORE POWER  Bacillus spores quickly shrivel in dry times and bloat with a blast of humidity.

X. Chen Et Al/Nature Nanotech. 2014

By Beth Mole

- More than 2 years ago

With mighty bursts of rehydration, bacterial spores offer a new source of renewable energy.

Bacillus spores quickly shrivel in dry times and bloat with a blast of humidity.