Recently, Indian scientists have invented an eco-friendly approach, for quenching the thrust of our devices. The Aloe Vera battery is formed with completely eco-friendly components and nonhazardous elements, like Aloe Vera, which is AAA-sized (Mazli, Yusoff, & Idris, 2020). The chemical and harmful components of the batteries have been replaced by using eco-friendly electrolytes. These batteries can be replaced by dry hazardous batteries.

Figure 1: Aloe Vera battery

(Source: Mazli, Yusoff, & Idris, 2020)

 This innovation was first developed by the Aloe E Cell in Rajasthan (Pavithra, et al., 2021). The technology has converted the chemical energy within the Aloe Vera plants to electrical energy, which can charge many devices. These newly invented batteries do not cause any kind of air, water, or soil pollution, as during the construction of the battery, no hazardous chemicals have been used, such as lead or mercury.

Figure 2 Aloe E Cells

(Source: Pavithra, et al., 2021)

Additionally, the Aloe Vera batteries are not explosive, because no hazardous electrolytes, such as Potassium hydroxide are being used. The production cost of these batteries is lesser than the traditional batteries and the durability is longer than the dry cell batteries (Mazli, Yusoff, & Idris, 2020). The Aloe batteries can be used in clocks, various toys, and remotes. This innovation will undoubtedly boost the Indian economy, as the total concept of making this eco-friendly battery has come from India. This would be a part of the top 10 startups in the world and the startup would offer a huge number of farmers jobs, which will help them in their survival. Inventing something which would manage the waste, as well as, reduce the pollution level by using eco-friendly components was the main intention behind this invention. It has been discovered that the electric energy produced from the Aloe Vera plants can be up to 3.49 V and 1.1 mA (Pavithra, et al., 2021). This energy with the help of power management can turn on the transmitter, automatically, which further can activate the temperature and humidity. Thus it was proved that this eco-friendly battery can power the powerless network, apply to the Internet of Things (IoT).

References

Mazli, S. R., Yusoff, H. M., & Idris, N. H. (2020). Synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles by using aloe vera leaf extract as potential anode material in a lithium-ion battery. Universiti Malaysia Terengganu Journal of Undergraduate Research, 2(2), 1-8. Retrieved from https://umtjur.umt.edu.my/wp-content/uploads/sites/141/2020/05/1-2.2.pdf

Pavithra, S., Priya, A., Jayachandran, M., Vijayakumar, T., Maiyalagan, T., Jayachitra, J., & Sivakumar, N. (2021). Influence of aloe-vera gel mediated CuO coated LiNiPO4 cathode material in rechargeable battery applications. Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 125, 108459. Retrieved from https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jayachandran-Murugeshan/publication/348454964_Influence_of_aloe-vera_gel_mediated_CuO_coated_LiNiPO4_cathode_material_in_rechargeable_battery_applications/links/60311bed4585158939bb9fc3/Influence-of-aloe-vera-gel-media