Tattoo Biobatteries Produce Power from Sweat (IMAGE)

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Tattoo Biobatteries Produce Power from Sweat

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A tattoo biosensor (enlarged above) detects lactate levels during exercise; a biobattery using the technology could power electronics.

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Joseph Wang

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