With pollution and global warming on the rise, there is a need to invent and use gadgets which not only consume less energy but also cut down on emission of harmful substances and one such device is the Plantbook. YankoDesign reports about the Plantbook notebook adopting a mechanism that’s said to be inspired by the water absorbing abilities of a bamboo tree.
The attractive looking notebook designed by Hyerim Kim and Seunggi Baek is so eco-friendly that it works on water and emits oxygen instead of gases which harm the environment drastically, just like a plant. The notebook generates power to be operated through electrolysis when placed in water.
A key attraction of the notebook is its screen with two plates which can be rolled to easily place in an external water container or bottle. The top plate of the device stores solar energy which produces the electrolysis when it comes in contact with water. It appears to be a productive way of keeping pollution in check and help the environment.
Water is the power source because the notebook basically needs hydrogen to fulfill its energy demands. It uses the hydrogen and discharges the oxygen which is left out. The laptop gets fully charged if placed in water while its power is turned off.
The notebook apart from its ecological attributes is also attractive looking and is easy to carry and charge with its roll-over form factor. Also, it has a silicon strap shaped like a leaf hanging at one end. This hand ring doubles up as a green LED to indicate the battery of the laptop.
Though it is pre-mature to draw conclusions, there aren’t many doubts about how useful the Plantbook laptop might turn out to be. Another factor which will play an important role in the popularity of this device is its cost for which we cannot do much but wait and watch.
