Fito Energy: Turning Sargassum into Eco-Friendly Batteries

Learn about Fito Energy, a project that aims to convert sargassum into eco-friendly batteries. Discover how they use natural sugars in sargassum to create electrolytes and present a solution to the sargassum problem while also involving community participation and promoting green chemistry.

Fito Energy: Turning Sargassum into Eco-Friendly Batteries
University of Puerto Rico students from the Fito Energy project working on creating eco-friendly batteries using sargassum, a type of seaweed that often washes up on Puerto Rico's beaches. The project aims to address the sargassum problem and promote green chemistry while involving community participation. Image by hat3m from Pixabay