Description
Bio-energy Science Kit – product overview
The Bio-energy Science Kit is a great way to find out how a direct ethanol fuel cell works. Unlike most fuel cells which use either hydrogen or methanol as a fuel source, the Bio-Energy Kit is a working demonstration of the conversion of ethanol to electrical energy. The process is silent, requiring no combustion, and can run for hours. Explore the next generation of fuel cell technology.
- Understand the principles behind ethanol fuel cell technology
- Hands on experimentation with novel technology
- Includes pH paper to shows the change in the physical properties of the of the consumed ethanol fuel
- Includes experiment guide on CD as well as a complete manual
- The fuel solution can be made with household items
Bio-energy Science Kit Experiments
Experiment 1: Create electricity from ethanol and water
Experiment 2: Exploring polarity
Experiment 3: Ethanol fuel consumption
Experiment 4: Exploring the effect of varying fuel concentrations
Experiment 5: Create electricity from wine or beer
Experiment 6: Exploring the effects of temperature.
Curriculum
Chemistry Concepts
- Biofuels
- Energy
- Ethanol Reactions
- Organic Chemistry
- Reaction Rates
- Stoichiometry
What is included in the horizon energy curriculum? The lab equipment is just the beginning. We’ve built the horizon energy curriculum to provide teachers with multiple resources for engaging their students.
Materials provided
- Hands-on Lab Activities
- Teacher’s Guide
- Student’s Guide
Includes Full STEM Activity Materials for:
- Effect of concentration on reaction rate
- Effect of temperature on reaction rate
- Renewable energy
- Biofuel applications
