Practical Fiber Batteries for Wearables Based on Thermally-Drawn Zn-MnO2
Abstract
The concept of the Internet-of-Things has inspired growth in the field of wearable technology, from aesthetically-pleasing color changing fabrics to practical heart rate monitors, all interwoven into any variety of clothes (i.e.: shirts, pants, hats, blankets, bags, etc.). For a continuously operating wearable system, an energy storage vessel is needed: a battery. Fabric-based systems demand that the battery be integrated in the fabric themselves. The primary challenge for such an integrated battery is rendering the active components of a battery (cathode, anode, and electrolyte) into a fiber. Existing challenges for fiber batteries include toxic/flammable materials, low power output, and complicated assembly approaches
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2021
- Accession Number
- AD1188853
Entities
People
- Maximilian Ulbert
Organizations
- MIT Lincoln Laboratory
- Northeastern University