Artificial versions of electric eels, a fish species that can generate powerful shocks for both hunting and self-defence may serve as a power source for medical implants.
A team of American scientists from Yale University and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) says that it is possible to build artificial cells that can replicate the electrical behaviour of electric eels, a fish species that can generate powerful shocks for both hunting and self-defence.
Electricity generating cells of eel fish may serve as a model power source for medical implants and other tiny devices.
Advantages of Eating Fish Foods - Health Benefits
Researchers worldwide have discovered that eating fish regularly is good for health. Regular consumption of fish may reduce the risk of diseases such as asthma, prostate cancer and eyesight.
Researchers worldwide have discovered that eating fish regularly is good for health. Regular consumption of fish may reduce the risk of diseases such as asthma, prostate cancer and eyesight.
He and his partner Jian Xu have developed a complex numerical model that suggests that an artificial cell can generate over 40 per cent more energy in a single pulse than a natural electrocyte.
Another model suggest that artificial cells can produce peak power outputs over 28 percent higher, LaVan adds.
Food Additives - Types Functions Miscellaneous Fast Foods Conclusions FAQs
A food additive is a non-nutritive substance added deliberately to any food product to improve its color, texture, flavor or shelf life
A food additive is a non-nutritive substance added deliberately to any food product to improve its color, texture, flavor or shelf life
A research article on the study has been published in the online edition of the journal Nature Nanotechnology.
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