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dunefield · 05-17-2005, 05:06 PM

http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_i...967601 44B215

Tokyo - A Japanese research team has developed a fuel cell that runs on blood without using toxic substances, opening the way for use in artificial hearts and other organs.

The biological fuel cell uses glucose, a sugar in blood, with a non-toxic substance used to draw electrons from glucose, said the team led by Matsuhiko Nishizawa, bio-engineering professor at the graduate school of state-run Tohoku University.

"Since the electron mediator is based on Vitamin K3, which exists in human bodies, it excels in safety and could in the future generate power from blood as an implant-type fuel cell," the group said in a statement.

Most other bio-fuel cells under study use a metal complex, spawning concern about harm if used for implants.

The newly developed cell in the size of a tiny coin is able to generate 0,2 milliwatts of electricity, enough to power a device that measures blood sugar level and transmits data elsewhere, the group said. - Sapa-AFP

sumphatpimp · 05-17-2005, 05:10 PM

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reynold · 05-17-2005, 09:22 PM

Thanx to this dedicated scientists men!!!

05-17-2005, 05:06 PM	#1
dunefield www.barely18movies.com Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 10,920	Who needs a heart when you have a battery http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_i...967601 44B215 Tokyo - A Japanese research team has developed a fuel cell that runs on blood without using toxic substances, opening the way for use in artificial hearts and other organs. The biological fuel cell uses glucose, a sugar in blood, with a non-toxic substance used to draw electrons from glucose, said the team led by Matsuhiko Nishizawa, bio-engineering professor at the graduate school of state-run Tohoku University. "Since the electron mediator is based on Vitamin K3, which exists in human bodies, it excels in safety and could in the future generate power from blood as an implant-type fuel cell," the group said in a statement. Most other bio-fuel cells under study use a metal complex, spawning concern about harm if used for implants. The newly developed cell in the size of a tiny coin is able to generate 0,2 milliwatts of electricity, enough to power a device that measures blood sugar level and transmits data elsewhere, the group said. - Sapa-AFP __________________

05-17-2005, 05:10 PM	#2
sumphatpimp Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 5,235	keep that good stuff coming. I had a 4 way bypass about 4 years ago, no telling whats next.

05-17-2005, 09:22 PM	#3
reynold Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Global Traveler Posts: 51,271	Thanx to this dedicated scientists men!!!