Dec-13-18
A tiny solar panel the size of a flea can be woven into fabrics to create sun-powered wearable electronics.
Developed by a team from Nottingham Trent University, the cells are covered in a resin that protects each one from wash and wear. The tiny solar cells work in groups of ten, and are embedded within textile fibers that can be woven to create a wearable fabric that behaves like any standard textile. According to the team, an array of 2000 solars cells embedded in the fabric could harvest enough energy to power a smartphone.
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