Decomposition of a biodegradable battery (IMAGE)

Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA)

Decomposition of a biodegradable battery

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After two months buried in the soil, the capacitor has disintegrated, leaving only a few visible carbon particles.

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Gian Vaitl / Empa

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