Hindustan Times: Scientists have developed a low-cost battery made of paper that is fueled by bacteria, and may power disposable and flexible devices.
In remote areas of the world or in regions with limited resources, everyday items like electrical outlets and batteries are luxuries.Health care workers in these areas often lack electricity to power diagnostic devices, and commercial batteries may be unavailable or too expensive. New power sources are needed that are low-cost and portable. “Paper has unique advantages as a material for biosensors,” said Seokheun Choi, from State University of New York, Binghamton in the US.
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