Clean Teeth Without the Toothpaste
November 25, 2007
Sometimes I wonder if the day will ever come when we'll be able to take a shower without using any water. Well, we're not there yet, but along those lines, we may be able to clean our teeth without using toothpaste. A solar-powered toothbrush (manufactured by Osaka, Japan-based Shiken Corporation and being distributed in North America by Soladey USA) uses natural light, not Crest, to get rid of plaque.
The Soladey-2 has titanium dioxide in the handle just below the bristles. When natural light (not fluorescent) shines on the titanium dioxide, it causes a chemical reaction that releases negatively charged
electrons. Inside the mouth, the negatively charged electrons stick like magnets to positively charged ions in dental plaque acid. The bound neutralizes the acid,
decomposing the plaque.See this graphic and the story in the NY Times.
Nu technology (pyrolysis)for making cellulosic biodiesel and gasoline replacements from agricultural wastes. Over five gallons per bushel. Thats progress.
sustainable power corp website read the latest lab report:
www.sstp.us
Posted by: joelmaki622@hotmail.com | December 20, 2007 at 11:37 PM
Me like. But can it also run on wind power on overcast but blustery days ... or nights? What about people who drink a lot of coffee in Seattle ... this isn't going to work for them at all, is it ?!?
Posted by: Mysterymeat | November 27, 2007 at 02:11 PM
But does it give you minty fresh breath?
Posted by: Patty | November 27, 2007 at 09:37 AM