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PolyU says textile battery paves way for wearable developments

29/05/2019
PolyU says textile battery paves way for wearable developments
Researchers at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have developed a flexible textile lithium battery which they say offers a safer energy supply for wearables with a fast charging capability and a longer cycle life than conventional lithium batteries.

Professor Zheng Zijian, who leads PolyU’s Institute of Textiles and Clothing research team, said: "Wearable technology has been named as the next global big market opportunity after smartphones. Global market revenues for wearable devices are forecasted to grow over 20% annually, to reach $100 billion by 2024. 

“As all wearable electronics will require wearable energy supply, our novel technology offers a promising solution to a wide array of next-generation applications, ranging from healthcare, infotainment, sports, aerospace, fashion, IoT to any sensing or tracking uses that may even exceed our imagination of today."

The design won three awards at the 47th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, a Gold Medal and two Special Merit Awards.

Image: Professor Zheng leads from PolyU’s Institute of Textiles and Clothing with the Textile Lithium Battery


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