Scientists develop portable generator that turns trash into electricity

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Purdue professor Nathan Mosier works with the tactical biorefinery which is designed to convert waste into electricity. (Purdue Agricultural Communication photoTom Campbell)
Purdue professor Nathan Mosier works with the tactical biorefinery, which is designed to convert waste into electricity. (Purdue Agricultural Communication photo/Tom Campbell)

A group of scientists have created a portable refinery that efficiently converts food, paper and plastic trash into electricity. The machine, designed for the U.S. military, would allow soldiers in the field to convert waste into power and could have widespread civilian applications in the future.


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