MIT Lab Develops Geolectric Lantern Using Sustainable Geopolymer Materials
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Elissaveta M Brandon
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Summary
MIT Design Intelligence Lab has created Geolectric, a minimalist lantern that explores alkaline-based geopolymers as a sustainable alternative to conventional consumer electronics. The lantern consists of two geopolymer pieces connected by a ribbed glass tube with an embedded proximity sensor. The project was presented as a gift to the Irish president and represents research into sustainable materials for electronics, moving away from traditional plastics and metals toward more environmentally friendly geopolymer alternatives.
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The minimalist lantern consists of two geopolymer pieces connected by a ribbed glass tube
A proximity sensor, embedded in the top piece, can sense movement above it
Geolectric was given as a gift to the Irish president
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