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burnit0017

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rechargeable fertilizer battery project
« on: November 11, 2017, 01:13:32 PM »
https://newatlas.com/aluminum-battery-urine-power/47849/

Greetings, I am not a chemist but I am a fabricator. I would like to fabricate and test a small version of the above battery and I need some guidance. I am using white vinegar as a binder to place active material on paper. Electrodes can be aluminum, copper, carbon, or graphite.
Size is not important. I am using a hand crank PMA to charge the test. What kind of fertilizer is used? Thanks for any help received. 

https://youtu.be/ZFHRSPrD_-0 
 

burnit0017

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Re: rechargeable fertilizer battery project
« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2017, 02:50:12 PM »
Basically I am searching for something that works, is low cost, and safe. Suggestions welcome.

Paul-R

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Re: rechargeable fertilizer battery project
« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2017, 03:00:09 PM »
We need to get closer to the source and ask:

https://news.stanford.edu/press-releases/2017/02/07/stanford-engineerenewable-energy/

https://dailab.stanford.edu/

Fertiliser is an oxidising agent. I am particularly interested in Re-Ox batteries, electrolyte flow batteries. It would be useful to know if there is any overlap.

burnit0017

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Re: rechargeable fertilizer battery project
« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2017, 06:50:46 AM »
Hi, thanks for the info. I ordered some  urea, should be here in few weeks. I noticed the bare areas of the aluminum anode and cathode are shorting out when I apply the electrolyte and is increasing the discharge rate. Finding a method to stop that condition should improve test results. Finding a suitable low cost method to bind the active material to aluminum is another problem. I am not sure if a battery or superCap structure will have better result. I understand it is all about increased surface area for best results. Thanks again.

ramset

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Re: rechargeable fertilizer battery project
« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2017, 02:09:35 PM »
Burnit0017
thanks for starting this topic ,I know you are a builder and its good to see you experiment here
Stefan has experimented with Batteries and I believe he did work with Aluminum ,perhaps he will clarify that  ?
I will ask him ...also will be discussing Funding for experimenters here .

also we have members who may be able to shed some light on this and  perhaps even setup a discussion at
Stanford.

I will call Stanford tomorrow to see ?

always loved your tireless dedication to open source  testing of your ideas !!

lets see if we can get this one in gear !![turning waste into a household resource. .... Win Win !

much respect and gratitude

Chet K





burnit0017

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Re: rechargeable fertilizer battery project
« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2017, 11:09:47 PM »
https://youtu.be/9zLeoDoHB9A

Hi,thanks for the help. I may of found some easy solutions to the first two problems. Thanks again.
« Last Edit: November 13, 2017, 08:56:53 AM by burnit0017 »

burnit0017

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« Reply #6 on: November 13, 2017, 10:14:36 AM »

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Re: rechargeable fertilizer battery project
« Reply #7 on: November 13, 2017, 07:32:02 PM »

Have a look at this set-up for VANADIUM REDOX BATTERY.
Probably You can modify it and use another Electrolyte.

See below (3) pictures:

Hope this will be any help.
Alex

profitis

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Re: rechargeable fertilizer battery project
« Reply #8 on: November 13, 2017, 08:46:07 PM »
"Probably You can modify it and use another
Electrolyte."

Totaly

burnit0017

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Re: rechargeable fertilizer battery project
« Reply #9 on: November 13, 2017, 11:35:14 PM »
Hi, nice. It is nice to have options.  Thank you.

ramset

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Re: rechargeable fertilizer battery project
« Reply #10 on: November 13, 2017, 11:55:18 PM »
Burnit
waiting to here back from  a representative at Stanford On their Urea battery project.
will keep you posted.




profitis

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Re: rechargeable fertilizer battery project
« Reply #11 on: November 14, 2017, 07:46:05 PM »
Guede

burnit0017

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Re: rechargeable fertilizer battery project
« Reply #12 on: November 15, 2017, 01:52:41 PM »
https://youtu.be/DrA7N19bSdA

Carbon,paper  can use high voltage for recharge, high internal resistance, looks like something that I can fabricate, I will have to experiment with different electrolytes 

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Re: rechargeable fertilizer battery project
« Reply #13 on: November 16, 2017, 06:57:27 PM »