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Powering Batteries While Testing for Diabetes

08/15/2005 12:45 PM

Physicists in Singapore have succeeded in creating the first paper battery that generates electricity from urine. The battery unit is made from a layer of paper that is steeped in copper chloride (CuCl) and sandwiched between strips of magnesium and copper. The battery's power source is also a common diagnostic medium for diseases such as diabetes.

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08/15/2005 1:22 PM

This seems to be a huge breakthrough in disposable testing. I can envision a monthly test kit that will output all this information on a chip that you send off and get all vitals e-mailed to you.
It would be a huge advantage to the hypochondriac in everyone =)

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