Plant-based biobattery system and method for energy generation and storage
A biological battery system using graphite electrodes and soil microorganisms with plant roots efficiently generates and stores electricity, addressing the integration challenge and offering a sustainable power solution for low-power devices.
WO2026123135A1 Publication Date: 2026-06-18EME SEMPER SPA (50) +1
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- EME SEMPER SPA (50)
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-18
AI Technical Summary
⚠Technical Problem
Existing systems fail to efficiently integrate plant roots with soil microorganisms to generate electricity in a battery system suitable for everyday devices.
⚗Method used
A biological battery system utilizing graphite anodes and cathodes that capture electrons generated by soil microorganisms interacting with plant roots, enabling energy generation and storage for electronic devices.
🎯Benefits of technology
Generates renewable energy efficiently, reducing environmental impact and providing a sustainable power source for low-power devices like sensors and LED lights.
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Abstract
The invention relates to a system and method that converts chemical energy from organic compounds generated by plants into electrical energy through the action of electroactive microorganisms present in the soil. The microorganisms decompose the organic compounds, releasing electrons that flow through electrodes and a conductive medium, thereby generating an electrical current that can be used or stored. The process not only makes use of the biologically generated renewable energy, but also promotes a sustainable cycle in which the plant and the microorganisms benefit from each other, contributing to the regeneration of the system.
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