Scientists in Italy have managed to create an edible battery that can be recharged and used in medical devices.
Scientists in Italy have developed an edible battery that could open new doors for powering ingestible medical devices. Even more intriguing is that the battery is made of basic materials found in almonds and capers — so scientists haven’t had to create an entirely new product to make it work.
That is where the use of an edible battery comes into play because the battery is made of items the body can easily break down. The core electrodes in the device are comprised of riboflavin, a vitamin found in almonds — and quercetin, a food supplement found in capers. Aside from medical devices like cameras and biosensors, the edible battery could also be used to power digestible food quality monitors and event soft robots, like thethe scientists published in. It’s currently rechargeable and operates at 0.65 volts. Unfortunately, the small rectangular battery requires recharging outside of the body.
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