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Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia

Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia

Genoa, Liguria, Italy
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Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) is associated with an edible, rechargeable battery prototype developed under the EU-funded ELFO Edible Electronics project. The device uses riboflavin as the anode, quercetin as the cathode, a water-based electrolyte, and an edible nori separator, encased in edible materials, with potential applications in in-body diagnostics, smart packaging, and edible electronics research led by IIT.

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Founded
2003
Team Size
501-1000
Funding
Private
Last Updated
Apr 21, 2026