The 'LIAR Project' is Creating Living Bricks That Generate Power
References: ncl.ac.uk & digitaltrends
As one of the oldest building materials in the world, bricks are due for a technological upgrade, and the LIAR Project is a green attempt at just that. The project, which stands for 'Living Architecture' and is being developed by researchers from Newcastle University, features "smart" bricks that that can carry out a host of tasks for buildings.
According to Rachel Armstrong, the LIAR Project coordinator, the bricks will contain microbial fuel cells with multiple functions that interrelate with one another -- similar to the workings of a cow's stomach. In the same way that cows have four stomachs for digesting food, the smart bricks will create multiple chambers throughout a building to do things like recycling wastewater, generating electricity and creating new detergents.
According to Rachel Armstrong, the LIAR Project coordinator, the bricks will contain microbial fuel cells with multiple functions that interrelate with one another -- similar to the workings of a cow's stomach. In the same way that cows have four stomachs for digesting food, the smart bricks will create multiple chambers throughout a building to do things like recycling wastewater, generating electricity and creating new detergents.
Trend Themes
1. Smart Bricks - Creating bricks with multiple functions and interrelated features, such as generating power and recycling wastewater.
2. Microbial Fuel Cells - Utilizing microbial fuel cells within bricks to harness energy and carry out various tasks for buildings.
3. Living Architecture - Developing buildings with integrated systems that mimic natural processes and carry out sustainable functions.
Industry Implications
1. Construction - Integrating smart bricks into construction projects to enhance functionality and sustainability.
2. Renewable Energy - Exploring the use of microbial fuel cells in generating power from renewable sources.
3. Environmental Technology - Creating innovative solutions in building materials and systems that support eco-friendly practices.
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