Homemade Battery

Problem Statement:

Penelope O’Meara will research and construct a battery at home using household objects that can generate enough amperage/voltage to power an LED light.

Constraints and limitations:

TBD in consultation with Mr. Krieg/District Science Safety agreement

References

Energysage. (2019, January 10). Lithium-ion vs. Lead Acid Batteries: How Do They Compare? | EnergySage. Solar News. https://news.energysage.com/lithium-ion-vs-lead-acid-batteries/#:~:text=While%20capacity%20numbers%20vary%20between

Explains concisely why Lithium-ion batteries are more efficient than other batteries.

Hymel, S. (2019). What is a Battery? - learn.sparkfun.com. Sparkfun.com. https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/what-is-a-battery/all

Gives an in-depth explanation of what a battery is.

Institute For Energy Research. (2020, November 12). The Environmental Impact of Lithium Batteries. IER. https://www.instituteforenergyresearch.org/renewable/the-environmental-impact-of-lithium-batteries/

Explains the environmental impacts of lithium-ion batteries.

TED-Ed. (2015, May 21). How batteries work - Adam Jacobson. YouTube. https://youtu.be/9OVtk6G2TnQ

A video that covers how batteries work.

University of Reading. (n.d.). Power supplies. FutureLearn. Retrieved December 9, 2021, from https://www.futurelearn.com/info/courses/begin-robotics/0/steps/2870

How batteries power robots.

wikiHow. (2011, May 19). Make a Homemade Battery. WikiHow; wikiHow. https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Homemade-Battery

Four easy DIY battery designs.

Research and Brainstorming:

14-Cell Water-powered Battery: Ice Cube Tray With Nails
- Materials: Ice cube tray, 20 metal nails/screws, copper wire, scissors, LED
- Generates around ~9 volts
- Power can be boosted if you use lemon juice, vinegar, salt, or bleach