Flexible Paper Batteries on the Horizon?

[admin]

For years the battery has all but stagnated in terms of technology. Sure, Li-Ion technology has allowed a greater amount of portability and reliability - at least for smaller, portable electronics, but in general batteries haven't changed much. A few years ago I was privy to a conversation about a new startup company working on a flexible battery. The idea was that these batteries could be completely integrated within electronics - within the casing, housing etc - making for even smaller form factors and less wasted space. If that's not enough for you, imagine putting them inside of credit cards? Light up any ideas? You bet.


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[stratman]

IF it does pan out and IF they can get the costs down, the possibilities can be endless, particularly in the automotive industry. If they can stack a thousand of these paper-thin batteries and they produce the required voltage that in itself can revolutionize automotive design and propulsion. I truly hope so.