DURHAM, N.C., July 1 -- North Carolina State University issued the following press release:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: tracey_peake@ncsu.edu
Researchers from North Carolina State University and Rice University have created a non-toxic, stretchable battery that operates by extracting moisture from the ambient environment - even in climates as dry as the desert. The batteries could be useful in Internet of Things (IoT) applications ranging from wearables to advanced surveillance monitors with built-in kill-switches.
Emerging technologies, like wearable monitors, miniature robotics and other IoT devices, require lightweight, flexible power sources. Conventional batteries, which represent the best power source options, are often t...