Knitting electronics with yarn batteries
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When someone thinks about knitting, they usually don’t conjure up an image of sweaters and scarves made of yarn that can power watches and lights. But that’s just what one group is reporting … they have developed a rechargeable yarn battery that is waterproof and flexible. It also can be cut into pieces and still work.
Pieces of flexible, rechargeable yarn batteries can be connected in series to power electroluminescent panel displays. Credit: American Chemical Society
