Stinky Fruit Could Charge Your Cell Phone

The durian

This super fruit smells so bad that it is banned on public transportation in Singapore and other public spaces in Asia.

A green energy alternative

Researchers at the University of Sidney found a way to convert durian and jack fruit waste into energy storage.

The durian’s large surface area and high porosity make  its scraps perfect for the production of low-density solid materials that can be used in a variety of ways including thermal insulation and cosmetic thickeners.

Charging your phone

The fruit’s biowaste is ideal for high capacity energy storages devices otherwise known as supercapacitors. This means it is very environmentally friendly and has the ability charge your phone FAST. 

Forbes | Famously Smelly Fruit Could One Day Charge Your Phone