Muckbuster

Alternative energy technology

Alternative energy technology

Environmental protection and regulation

Fuel cells that use bacteria as catalysts to produce hydrogen gas, which is then used to generate electricity. In this application, the hydrogen also provides buoyancy control.

A process where microorganisms break down biodegradable materials in the absence of oxygen. In the Muckbuster, this process is used to digest waste and produce methane.

United States

United Kingdom

A microbial fuel cell system that utilizes bacteria to digest organic waste, producing methane to generate heat and electricity. It is fully contained within a 40-foot shipping container.