Implantable batteries can run on the body’s own oxygen

“From a new energy source to potential biotherapies, the prospects for this battery are exciting”

05-Apr-2024 - From pacemakers to neurostimulators, implantable medical devices rely on batteries to keep the heart on beat and dampen pain. But batteries eventually run low and require invasive surgeries to replace. To address these challenges, researchers in China devised an implantable battery that runs on ...