The battery uses glucose solution as a fuel. In example videos provided by Sony, a small fan is powered by the cell with a glucose-based sports drink. Another example shows four of the cells connected in series to deliver enough power to operate a Walkman music player. Sony's image was seriously hurt last year when the company issued a massive recall of lithium-ion cells.
Sugar is naturally occurring, making the technology the basis for an ecologically friendly energy source. Many electronics companies are currently researching technologies that could replace the dominant lithium-ion cells as a clean power source for portable electronics.
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Written by: James Delahunty @ 26 Aug 2007 17:59
