New ticker provides comfort for the heart - energy storage devices
Researchers say a new type of flexible "organic battery" can provide a more comfortable alternative for people with pacemakers.
At present, cardiac devices such as cardiac pacemakers and vibrators are driven by hard metal
The battery implanted under the skin will rub and cause pain.
This new invention from Queen's University of England is made of biodegradable organic materials that can change the shape according to the needs of users.
Dr. Geetha srinidr of the university's ionic liquid laboratory research center said: "in medical devices such as pacemakers and vibrators, there are two implants, one in the heart, another type of rigid battery is equipped with metal-based batteries.
This is under the skin.
"The implant under the skin is attached to the device, which causes discomfort to the patient when it rubs the skin.
Therefore, the battery needs to be compatible with the human body, and ideally we want the battery to be flexible in order to adapt to the shape of the body.
"We designed a flexible energy storage device. .
With a longer life cycle, right and wrong
Flammable, no leakage problem, and most importantly, it is more flexible to place in the body.
"The details of the device are published in the journal Energy technology and green chemistry.