Urine-Powered Batteries

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Singapore scientists at the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN) have developed the first urine-activated paper battery which will generate enough electricity to power fully integrated biochip systems, making it the perfect power source for cheap, credit card-sized disposable healthcare test-kits for diseases such as diabetes.

The urine battery unit comprises of a cathode sandwiched between an anode and an electron-collecting layer. When a droplet of urine (0.2ml) is placed on the device, the capillary force drives the urine into the cathode layer and the battery is activated.

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djheater

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Am I right in thinking it could be any conductive fluid?
So it's not really 'urine-POWERED' it's just a battery that's activated when you put a conductive fluid on it.

..blood
...water
...orange juice...