SALt: revolutionary lamp works only with seawater

Aisa Mijeno is a Filipino architect and scientist who invented a light bulb that can revolutionize the way we handle energy: it works with "just" a glass of salt water. Called SALt (Sustainable Alternative Lightning), have you ever imagined the sustainable revolution that this invention can generate?

The idea behind SALt, according to Mijeno, came after a season with local Butbut tribesmen in Kalinga, a province in the Philippines. In this case, the natives had no access to electricity.

"It was built using chemical compounds, catalysts and metal alloys that, when submerged in electrolytes, will generate electricity, " commented the inventor. However, as the lamp works on the scientific principle of the galvanic cell, it makes no use of toxic solutions. A saline liquid already solves the problem.

Cheaper than kerosene or light bulbs, SALt can be a revolution for remote places. Still, it can be a revolution for entire cities seeking more sustainable attitudes. "It's not just a product, it's a social movement, " added Mijeno.

According to OddityCentral, the lamp is not yet being produced on a large scale. However, Mijeno has been receiving international awards and recognition, even being quoted by US President Barack Obama for "splendid thinking" in developing the technology.

The inventor believes that a $ 20 SALt lamp can generate 90 lumens - maintenance is an anode change for $ 3 every six months. The invention will even feature a USB port for charging gadgets.

"We will offer a light option that is cheaper, safer, more sustainable and environmentally friendly. All this through a saline solution, or seawater, which will be the catalyst for electricity, " he said. Aisa Mijeno.

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