The future of bionic dynamos

• Autores: Canan Dagdeviren
• Localización: Science, ISSN 0036-8075, Vol. 354, Nº 6316, 2016, págs. 1109-1109
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Millions of lives rely on implantable medical devices. At present, the power sources (typically batteries) for such devices are rigid and bulky and must be changed frequently. Users are often forced to undergo a surgical procedure each time the battery needs to be changed, which are accompanied by health risks and high costs.