Biodegradable Batteries May One Day Power Implantable Devices, University of Illinois Study

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In recent years, scientists have been trying to develop implantable devices that make it easier for the patient and doctors — most devices currently require maintenance, usually to replace an expired battery, every seven to 10 years. Scientists, however, have now developed a biodegradable battery that, once out of power, can be absorbed by the body.

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