Researchers at Binghamton University have developed a textile bio-battery that could serve as a foundation for future wearable electronics, and researchers led by Seokheun Choi, assistant professor of electrical and computer science at Binghamton University, developed flexible cells, It is said that it produces more power than his previous paper-based microbial fuel cell.
Even after repeated twisting and stretching cycles, fabric-based cells still have stable power generation Microbial fuel cells are considered by some to be the best power source for wearable devices because microbial cells can act as biocatalysts to provide a stable enzymatic reaction And longer life, even sweat from the human body can be used as a potential fuel to support the vitality of bacteria.
Choi said there is a clear and pressing need for flexible and scalable electronics in the future as it can be easily integrated with a wide variety of environments to collect real-time information, he added, adding that such electronic devices, even if It must also be done reliably when used on complex curvilinear substrates.
Wearables R & D is still in its infancy, but it is easy to see how batteries of this nature can help, for example Levi's Commuter Trucker smart jacks use removable 'buckles' to drive the advanced features of jackets. Imagine if Weaving its power directly into the clothing, then such a wearable device will be how good.
This paper, entitled "Flexible and Stretchable Bio-Batteries: Monolithic Integration of a Filmfree Microbial Fuel Cell in a Single Textile Layer," by Advanced Energy Materials.
