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Ref Electrocity Source From Lemon Juice
Ref Electrocity Source From Lemon Juice
I. INTRODUCTION In this research, we have found some leaves and fruits e.g.,
The electrical form of energy has become virtually PKL, AVL, Tomato and Lemon contain substances such as
essential for human bustles [1]. Energy is a critical input for ascorbic acid, citric acid, iso-citric acid, malic acid and
socio-economic development of developing countries like unknown organic acids (chemical that generates
Bangladesh [2]. This development is shifting attention toward electrochemical energy). Under certain circumstances these
smart grid and cyber physical system which is rising demand chemicals act as electrolytes and then undergo electrolysis.
for more electricity [15] [16]. The energy depletion of the Electrolysis means a chemical change produced by electric
world reached 12,730.4 million tons oil equivalent in 2013, current passing through an electrolyte. The electrons flow
which is almost double from the year 1980 and this is causing from the cathode (negative electrode-copper wire) through the
global warming which is a major concern regarding electrolytes to the anode (positive electrode-zinc wire). This
sustainability [3-6]. In Bangladesh, aboriginal trading energy process generates ‘Electricity’ just the same way as a voltaic
e.g., natural gas, oil and coal are the major contributing cell. Investigation and experiment of this work is held at Solar
sources in primary energy consumption [3]. Different existing Energy Research Center (SERC), Jagannath University,
studies shows that depleting these types of energy source is Bangladesh. This paper is organized as follows: Organic
damaging the environment and to remedy this situation current Electrochemical cell’s reaction mechanism and Bio-
scenario will be shifting towards green energy [17]-[20]. The electrochemical cell’s design mechanism are described in
bio electrochemical cell offers a potential solution to mitigate section II. An overview of PKL, AVL, Lemon and Tomato are
the problems. It uses the available substrates from renewable briefly discussed in section III. In section IV, specifications
sources with a modified electrode and converts them into and experimental set-up of Electrochemical cells are
harmless by-products with simultaneous production of discussed. Investigated parameters of 1:1 Zn/Cu electrodes of
electricity [7]. Bioelectricity is a new term in the field of Electrochemical cells are analyzed in section V. Findings
summary of this investigation are discussed in section VI and
This work is supported and funded by Ministry of Science and
Technology, Bangladesh.
Amount (g) 800 800 800 800 • Electrode Power Density (EPD)
Amount of water (g) 200 200 200 200
• Electrode Energy Density (EED)
• Specific Power Density (SPD)
No. of anode 1 1 1 1 • Specific Energy Density (SED)
No. of cathode 1 1 1 1
Area of anode & cathode For better understanding each parameter performance,
immersed in juice (Ai) 95 120 90 110 experimental data has been recorded in three different days
(cm2) and this is mentioned in each and every figure.
Distance between anode &
8 7 6.5 6
cathode (cm) A. Discussions on Experimental Analyzation of Electrode
Volume of electrolyte (ml) 900 1000 750 850 Power Density (EPD)
The following equation is used to measure the concentration Power Density is defined how much power a battery/cell
of juice in each case. can deliver/provide on demand. Basically, Power Density is
x− y g measured in W/Kg but in this research Power Density is
Concentrat ion of Juice = (6) measured in mWH/cm2. Batteries/cells with high Power
z ml Density are used for power tools, medical devices and
Here, weight of Fresh Leaves/fruits before blending (g), x; transporting systems.
weight of Leaves after filtration (g), y; volume of Water after
filtration (ml), z.
Fig. 3. Variation of Electrode Power Density (EPD) With Time (1st Day
Data).
(a) (b)
Figure 3, 4 & 5 are representing the variation of EPD over
time of 1st, 2nd and 3rd day, resepectively. Experimental data
are recorded at 5-10 pm, 3-8 pm and 4-9 pm of 1st, 2nd and 3rd
day resepectively. If we have a close look at figure 3, 4 & 5
then each and in every figure PKL has better value of EPD
than AVL, Tomato and Lemon whereas Tomato has the worst
value.
Fig. 7. Variation of Electrode Energy Density With Time (2nd Day Data).
Fig. 4. Variation of Electrode Power Density With Time (2nd Day Data).
Fig. 8. Variation of Electrode Energy Density With Time (3rd Day Data).
Fig. 6. Variation of Electrode Energy Density With Time (1st Day Data). Fig. 9. Variation of Specific Power Density With Time (1st Day Data).
Fig. 10. Variation of Specific Power Density With Time (2nd Day Data). Fig. 13. Variation of Specific Energy Density With Time (2nd Day Data).
Fig. 11. Variation of Specific Power Density With Time (3rd Day Data). Fig. 14. Variation of Specific Energy Density With Time (3rd Day Data).
Figure 9, 10 & 11 are representing the variation of SSD over Figure 12, 13 & 14 are representing the variation of SEDtime
time of 1st, 2nd and 3rd day, resepectively. In here, specific of 1st, 2nd and 3rd day, resepectively. Specific Energy Density
power density is measuerd in Watt/Kg. Experimental data are is meaasured as J/Kg in this work. Experimental data are
recorded at 5-10 pm, 3-8 pm and 4-9 pm of 1st, 2nd and 3rd day recorded at 5-10 pm, 3-8 pm and 4-9 pm of 1st, 2nd and 3rd
resepectively. If we have a close look at figure 9, 10 & 11 then day, resepectively. If we have a close look at figure 12, 13 &
in each and every figure PKL has better value of SSD than 14 then in each and every figure PKL has better value of SED
AVL, Tomato and Lemon whereas Tomato has the worst than others whereas Tomato has the worst value. These
value. scenario are same as previous parameter.