BioPower Cell
Green battery that can be recycled into fertiliser
BioPower Cells is a green, sustainable, rechargeable, and flame-retardant battery that is based on fully recyclable organic materials available around the world, does not use lithium, cobalt, or any other rare earth metals, and at the end of its lifespan can be repurposed as ionic fertiliser. This innovation is set to revolutionize how we store generated electricity. The proposed battery will have a wide range of applications such as in renewable energy storage systems, drones, electric vehicles, portable electronics, and others. Our technology fully meets the requirements of circular economy.
Company/Institution
Northumbria University
Northumbria University is a research-intensive University that unlocks potential for all, changing lives regionally, nationally and internationally. Named UK University of the Year 2022 by Times Higher Education and Modern University of the Year 2025 by The Times and The Sunday Times, it is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, with an additional campus in London. Originating from Rutherford College (founded in 1880), Northumbria is ranked in the UK’s top 25 for research power and graduate employment. The university works with leading employers like Nike, IBM, and the NHS, and is a top UK institution.
Country
United Kingdom
Designer(s)
Aldrei Zyv Bismilla & Dr. Ulugbek Azimov
Aldrei is a mechanical engineering graduate from Northumbria University and participated in projects on energy storage, energy sustainability, and green battery technologies. He has contributed to battery material characterization & system design. He is an expert in 3D design, rapid prototyping, and machining.
Dr Azimov is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Northumbria University and an inventor of BioPower Cells battery technology. He brings a wealth of international academic and industry experience, with a background spanning various countries and prestigious fellowships.