Biobatteries for Ingestibles
June 6, 2023 | Terry Sharrer
“A biobattery that is safe to swallow and power ingestible cameras will advance medical assessments of the small intestine. The device engineered at the State University of New York at Binghamton is composed of microbial fuel cells with dormant spore-forming Bacillus subtilis bacteria that remain inert until arriving at the small intestine. A pH sensitive membrane prevents power production until this biological destination is reached. As nutrient-rich intestinal fluid enters the biobattery at the target site, the bacteria begin to feed and generate small amounts of electricity in the process.” MORE with VIDEO
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