Potential Application of Aloe Vera l-Derived Plant-Based Cells and Investigation of the Impact of Recycled Manganese, Sulfate, and Zinc from Batteries as a Fertilizer

Electrical energy harvested from living plants, offering a sustainable renewable energy source for powering battery replacement or recharging. This research proposes a power management circuit to harness and store energy from the leaves of Aloe Vera L. for activating a transmitter. The system comprises an energy storage reservoir and a voltage regulation circuit to boost and manage the harvested energy. Experimental results show that Aloe Vera can generate 1.72V, which can be boosted to V under no load conditions. The harvested energy powers a transmitter that activates a temperature and proving its potential for powering the battery cell. E-waste, particularly from dry cell batteries, is rapidly increasing and contributing to environmental pollution through the leaching of toxic heavy metals into soil and groundwater. This poses significant risks, including contamination of agricultural fields. In response, Aloe Vera-based batteries have emerged as a promising alternative to conventional dry cells. This study explores public awareness of harmful chemicals in traditional batteries and their acceptance of Aloe Vera as a sustainable material for battery production. Our findings suggest that recycled manganese, sulphate and zink from dry cell batteries can be an effective and sustainable solution to improve crop yield in regions with micronutrient-deficient soils.