Paper-thin rechargable batteries

Donna Cusano

Speaking of batteries [TA 21 Sept], here’s a SmartPlanet article on a rechargable lithium-ion (li-ion) battery using a carbon nanotube film covered by a lithium film, then onto paper, resulting in a paper thin and ultra flexible battery.  Depending on the life, think of the possibilities for mobile phones, tablets, wearable sensors, alert buttons…..