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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...

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