Mexican innovator, 21, turns discarded materials into power and cleaner water

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Mexican innovator Maritza Sanchez is developing microbial fuel cells that generate electricity from discarded materials while helping purify polluted water from the Atoyac River. Through her initiative, Aquayac Energy, she aims to deploy 50 fuel cells by 2027 to improve local energy access and water quality.

Maritza Sanchez, hailing from Cuautlancingo, Mexico, is pioneering the development of microbial fuel cells aimed at tackling severe local pollution challenges. Her initiative, Aquayac Energy, focuses on generating sustainable electricity while also purifying the heavily contaminated Atoyac River. By 2027, Sanchez intends to create 50 operational fuel cells, enhancing energy accessibility and promoting water quality.