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January 27, 2010
One of the things hampering wearable electronics is the problem of powering them. Batteries are heavy. However the technology of carbon nanotubes has been demonstrated by researchers at Stanford University to create a battery made from fabrics. The method impregnates the material with carbon nanotubes. It is then pressed to even out the coating. The electronic properties do not change when the cloth is stretched or folded and is low cost.
Research is continuing to store more energy. The team even believe that by combining the technique with other electronic materials they will be able to create wearable solar cells.
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