Scientists from the Italian Institute of Technology have conducted an important study in the field of molecular electronics. Although low capacity compared to commonly used batteries Operates at 0.65 volts and delivers a current of 48 microamps for 12 minutes “edible battery” They produced.

In addition, these are batteries Sweet corn, sugar beet, potatoes There are materials produced from starch and sugar obtained from foods such as While the anode, i.e. the positive end of the battery, consists of riboflavin, i.e. vitamin B2; The negative, that is, the tip of the cathode, consists of quercetin, that is, vegetable components that also contain vitamin C.

So where will these edible batteries be used?

The main field of application is health. Within the scope of the study, it was intended to meet the energy needs of the devices attached to our bodies and placed in the circulatory system for the purpose of health monitoring and control of these batteries. Batteries, when they are empty, through the stomach like a food It is designed to be digested and excreted by the body. However, this requires not only the batteries, but also the associated sensors to be produced in edible form. Another area of ​​application is toys used by children. However, for this it is necessary to produce larger batteries with greater capacities.

The battery, not the white chocolate bar:

Other materials in the battery are more remarkable. Activated charcoal, which is used to treat food poisoning, is used to conduct electricity in batteries. In addition, at the ends that connect the batteries to the device, they are indispensable for high-end restaurants. “edible gold” is used.