Miniaturized, flexible lithium-ion droplet batteries offer a promising solution for powering implantable medical devices, providing reliable energy for a wide range of biomedical monitoring and therapeutic applications.
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Heng, W., Yao, D.R. & Gao, W. Miniaturized soft batteries for biomedical implants. Nat Chem Eng 1, 675–677 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s44286-024-00135-0
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