New Battery Technology Powers For 12 Years

wellington map writes "University of Wisconsin-Madison scientists say they are developing a new lithium battery technology capable of making batteries smaller, last longer and, soon, accept a charge from outside the body without the need for surgery. These organosilicon batteries are projected to power tiny implantable devices for more than 12 years."

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Would be good for cochlear implants

[Anonymous Coward]

Buying & changing batteries for people like me with a cochlear implant is a major pain - something like this would be fantastic.