Scientists in the US are working towards using a common virus to develop improved materials for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that could be woven into clothing.
The batteries are needed to power portable electronic devices, primarily for the military.
These new power sources could in the future be woven into fabrics such as uniforms or ballistic vests, and poured or sprayed into containers of any size and shape, said Mark Allen, PhD.
Allen is a postdoc in Angela Belcher’s group at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). These conformable batteries could power smart phones, GPS units, and other portable electronic devices, he said.
“We’re talking about fabrics that also are batteries,” Allen added. “The batteries, once woven into clothing, could provide power for a range of high-tech devices, including handheld radios, GPS devices and personal digital assistants. They could also be used in everyday cell phones and smart phones.”
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