February 7, 2007
Power from Trash
Apparently, some Purdue people have figured out a way to make the equivalent of Mr. Fusion (Back to the Future II).
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - A group of scientists have created a portable refinery that efficiently converts food, paper and plastic trash into electricity. The machine, designed for the U.S. military, would allow soldiers in the field to convert waste into power and could have widespread civilian applications in the future.
Here's the full article, and some commentary.
Posted by adyer at 7:39 AM
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