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Oxford creates world’s smallest biodegradable battery for medical use

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Researchers at the University of Oxford have developed a miniature, soft lithium-ion battery for biomedical applications like heart tissue defibrillation and pacing.

The battery, made from biocompatible hydrogel droplets, is light-activated, rechargeable, and biodegradable.

The team claims that the tiny battery offers key capabilities for diverse biomedical applications, such as powering drug release, heart defibrilliation, and energy delivery for microrobots.

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English

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