Generating Electrical Energy from Living plants Using Plant-Microbial Fuel Cell Technology

Abstract

Hydro, coal and wind energy are nonrenewable and are main source for production of electricity. It is good to have an efficient way for the production of energy and sustainable form of renewable energy. This project uses sustainable energy for the development of electricity. It is carried out through a natural process and which is very safe for both the surrounding environment and the green plant. This project utilizes the humidity, temperature and soil moisture data obtained from a living plant and which is used for the production of electricity and analysis were carried out to analyze their impact to the environment. Solar energy is absorbed for the photosynthesize process of the plants organic matter through carbon dioxide, water for its growth. A small amount of the organic matter which are excreted through the roots of the plants into the soil is considered as the waste product. Bacteria’s which are created naturally are electrochemically active in nature and it break downs the organic matter in the rhizosphere and produce electrons. When these electrodes are placed near the roots of the plants these ions travel through the soil, intern the ions move towards the electrodes and produces electricity from this surge.