Scientists develop flexible and ultra-thin rechargeable Li-ion battery

The main component of electronics devices that we use is the battery, therefore for better gadgets an improved battery is a must. In such a scenario when devices are going thin in design, there’s nothing better than an ultra-thin rechargeable lithium-ion battery, for which scientists at the Stanford University have developed a paper-thing battery. The battery is made using a sheet of paper, coated on both sides with carbon nanotube layer, which is further coated with a thin layer of lithium compound that makes this a functional and rechargeable battery.

ultra thin rechargeable lithium ion battery

According to the scientists this new battery that measures only 300 μm thick is thinner and more flexible in design, besides having a higher energy density and other electrical advantages over the other types of thin batteries. We’ll look forward for the paper-thin rechargeable lithium-ion battery to make into the new age thin gadgets soon.

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