Philips shows off bio-light concept
The latest concept to come out of the Philips Microbial Home project is a natural lighting system based on biological processes that use bacteria to provide green ambient lighting.
The system uses bioluminescent bacteria that feeds on methane gas and composted material to produce soft green light, similar to light emitted by fireflies and red tide.
Hand blown glass cells house the bacteria, and are connected to a “food source” at the base of the unit through silicon tubes. The “food source” is methane gas, which is converted from solid bathroom waste and vegetable trimmings.
The light will remain on as long as there is a supply of nutrients; however the light itself is not bright enough to illuminate an entire room. Philips instead sees the bio-light as an ambient light source, and say that real world applications could include night time road markings, as well as warning strips for planes and stairs.
Read the full story over at: Cnet.
Philips bio light concept
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