Turning human waste into next generation biofuel

(Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology(UNIST)) Researchers affiliated with Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST, South Korea) have found a new way to convert human waste into renewable energy sources. Besides, Prof. Cho has developed a smartphone application that can determine the monetary value of the treated human excrement. Using this application, people can soon trade their waste for a virtual or digital currency to use.