Scientists reveal implantable battery that can charge your next phone from the movement of our organs!
Will your next phone be powered by your HEARTBEAT? Scientists reveal implantable battery that can charge from the movement of our organs
- Implanted battery can already power a pacemaker
- Could be implanted on constantly moving organs such as the heart, lungs or diaphragm
- Transforms movement of the organ into energy
Forget arrying around a charger – you next mobile could be powere by the beating of your heart, researchers have revealed.
A team of US and Chinese researchers has revealed a tint implantable battery they have used to power a pacemaker.
It converts the constant movement of organs such as the heart, lungs and diaphragm into energy.
The thin, flexible mechanical energy harvester has been tested on cows – and found to produce enough power to run a pacemaker
There’s also an integrated rectifier that converts the electric signal and a tiny rechargeable battery, all encased in the same plastic.
The team has so far implanted the gadget onto the heart of a cow, and have even managed to place two units onto the heart, doubling the power output.
It is hoped it could be used for medical implants initially.