British scientists have created a new way to charge smartphones - using urine. 英国科学家发明了一种为智能手机充电的新方式——利用尿液。 Researchers have revealed a new system which transforms urine into electricity using a microbial fuel cell. 研究人员表示,这一新系统会通过一个微生物燃料电池,将尿液转换为电力。 Just over half a litre of urine is enough for six hours of charge time, which can power a smartphone for three hours. 只需要半升的尿液,就能够充电六小时,而这能为智能手机提供三个小时的续航时间。 The average toilet break produces around 600ml of urine. 人们平均每次上厕所能产生约600毫升的尿液。 |