Safer implants: BITS Pilani, Hyderabad team powers them via blood glucose, not cells

Researchers at BITS Pilani, Hyderabad have developed a groundbreaking low-cost method to power implantable medical devices like pacemakers and cochlear implants. Their innovative approach utilizes a carbon cloth with glucose oxidase, an enzyme that interacts with blood glucose to generate energy. This technology could significantly reduce the cost of medical implants and provide a safer, sustainable alternative to traditional batteries.