User:Sahanavinothkumar/Biobattery/Outline

In traditional batteries, energy is stored in the [[Redox|redox state]]. However, in edible batteries, researchers are looking to develop batteries that store energy in chemical bonds. At the Italian Institute of Technology, researchers are looking into ingestible electronics, a small pill that is swallowed to gather information on your digestive tract. By placing a [[microprocessor]] or [[LED lamp|LED,]] you can put a mini camera inside. They currently have very limited potential right now as they have very high costs, and may be environmentally costly as well. Caironi’s team decided to create something without metal electrodes that people already have at home and has the possibility of recharging through energy harvesting. Researchers discovered that [[riboflavin]] (Vitamin B2) could serve as the battery [[anode]] and [[quercetin]] as the [[cathode]]. The electrodes are encapsulated in beeswax and the separator is made from [[Nori|nori seaweed]] used in sushi and the cell operates 0.65 Volts which is proven to not create problems in the body. It provides a current of 48 microAmps for 12 minutes or a lower level for more than an hour, enough to power low-power LEDs.

In traditional batteries, energy is stored in the [[Redox|redox state]]. However, in edible batteries, researchers are looking to develop batteries that store energy in chemical bonds. At the Italian Institute of Technology, researchers are looking into ingestible electronics, a small pill that is swallowed to gather information on your digestive tract. By placing a [[microprocessor]] or [[LED lamp|LED,]] you can put a mini camera inside. They currently have very limited potential right now as they have very high costs, and may be environmentally costly as well. Caironi’s team decided to create something without metal electrodes that people already have at home and has the possibility of recharging through energy harvesting. Researchers discovered that [[riboflavin]] (Vitamin B2) could serve as the battery [[anode]] and [[quercetin]] as the [[cathode]]. The electrodes are encapsulated in beeswax and the separator is made from [[Nori|nori seaweed]] used in sushi and the cell operates 0.65 Volts which is proven to not create problems in the body. It provides a current of 48 microAmps for 12 minutes or a lower level for more than an hour, enough to power low-power LEDs.

These batteries are being studied for use in biomedical applications, specifically for testing the pH of the stomach, and after further development for diagnosing and treating gastrointestinal tract diseases. [1,2] The advantage of these batteries is that they run on low voltages. Inside the body there is a risk of the battery breaking down and releasing its toxic materials. This is particularly risky above around 1.2 V. The safety of edible batteries compared to other commercial batteries, also opens up possible applications in monitoring food quality and in edible soft robotics.

This can be used in applications to diagnose or treat gastrointestinal tract diseases. This can also be used to monitor food quality or in edible soft robotics.

Edible batteries generate low voltages from less than one volt to a few volts. While edible batteries might be capable of producing a higher voltage, a low voltage is necessary to prevent tissue damage, and worse side effects such as death, post-ingestion. Therefore edible batteries are typically only tested in low voltages. The capacity for edible batteries ranges from 10 micro Ah to over 20 micro Ah.

The efficiency of edible batteries should not be measured by the maximum voltage they can generate as they are made to generate voltages under around 1.2 volts. While edible batteries might be capable of producing a higher voltage, a low voltage is necessary to prevent tissue damage, and worse side effects such as death, post-ingestion. Therefore edible batteries are typically only tested in low voltages. The capacity for edible batteries ranges from 10 micro Ah to over 20 micro Ah. Some edible batteries have also been made to be rechargeable, indicating that they can be used multiple times.

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