Biofilm Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Battery Technology

Research Professor Derek Lovley of UMass Amherst explained, "We've simplified the process of generating electricity by radically cutting back on the amount of processing needed. We sustainably grow the cells in a biofilm, and then use that agglomeration of cells. This cuts the energy inputs… and widens the potential applications."

Parker Davis August 3, 2022 1 min read

Research Professor Derek Lovley of UMass Amherst explained, “We’ve simplified the process of generating electricity by radically cutting back on the amount of processing needed. We sustainably grow the cells in a biofilm, and then use that agglomeration of cells. This cuts the energy inputs… and widens the potential applications.”