Scientists at the Georgia Institute of Technology (USA) are researching a method to convert energy from the movements and elasticity of muscles into a more flexible power source compared to traditional technologies like batteries.
Nano wires made from zinc oxide, which are non-toxic and safe for humans, will be implanted into the body. Whenever the nano wire is bent and stretched, it will generate electricity, meaning anyone can create a power source simply by moving or exercising their muscles.
Research expert Zhong Lin Wang and student Jinhui Song at the Georgia Institute have successfully developed a prototype of a nanogenerator. Wang asserts that it is small enough not to hinder or discomfort the user.
According to Wang, the first application of this technology will be in the military. The nanogenerators will be embedded in soldiers’ boots, allowing them to generate power for their electronic devices without the need to carry batteries during operations.
