Scientists develop 100 volt battery inspired by electric eels

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Electric Eel pictured in the New England Aquarium. Image by Steven G Johnson via Wikipedia
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Electric Eel pictured in the New England Aquarium. Image by Steven G Johnson via Wikipedia

Design of hyrdogel battery pack based on biology of electric eels

Scientists have developed an electric eel-inspired battery made from hydrogel packs largely comprised of water, capable of delivering up to 110 volts. The academics, from the University of Fribourg,...

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