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Ordinary cotton and polyester fabrics have been turned into batteries that retain their flexibility.

The demonstration is a boost to the nascent field of "wearable electronics" in which devices are integrated into clothing and textiles.




http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8471362.stm

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Re: Carbon nanotubes used to make batteries from fabrics
« Reply #1 on: January 21, 2010, 17:29 »
I could use a few of those. :) Interesting to think that they might be able to develop the eternal pacemaker in time.
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Re: Carbon nanotubes used to make batteries from fabrics
« Reply #2 on: January 21, 2010, 17:39 »
That would be very good news Rik!   :D

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Re: Carbon nanotubes used to make batteries from fabrics
« Reply #3 on: January 21, 2010, 17:54 »
It would, wouldn't it.
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Re: Carbon nanotubes used to make batteries from fabrics
« Reply #4 on: January 21, 2010, 23:56 »
cool!
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