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Tag: electrodesMaterial to Chill "Dirty" Fuel Cells A new anode allows solid-oxide fuel cells to function at lower temperatures. Tiny Implants for Treating Chronic Pain RFID technology allows neural stimulators to get really small. A startup says its solid polymer electrolytes will mean cheaper, more-reliable batteries. Graphene circuits could lead to high-speed wireless devices and advanced weapons detectors. Realizing Lithium-Battery Potential Nanoporous silicon that soaks up ions without self-destructing can make better batteries. Less-Invasive Brain Interfaces Electrical activity from the surface of the brain may be precise enough to control prostheses, research shows. Sensors could one day diagnose and treat a soldier's injuries. A new device could help with deep brain stimulation. Neural implants could benefit from coated electrodes. A new solar panel could lower costs and improve efficiency. New approaches could more seamlessly integrate medical devices into the body. Adaptable Polymer Inspired by Sea Cucumbers A new material promises safer brain implants. Robots That Sense Before They Touch Intel researchers are using electric-field sensors to build pre-touch technology into robots to help them size up objects and people they encounter. Cooling Chips with an Ion Breeze By using an electric charge to put molecules in motion, a new device can make a computer's fans more efficient. Jump-Starting the Damaged Brain Electrical stimulation restores brain function in a minimally conscious patient. |
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