Replacing batteries may become a thing of the past, thanks to 'soft generators'
Wednesday, April 6, 2011 - 11:01
in Physics & Chemistry
Battery technology hasn't kept pace with advancements in portable electronics, but the race is on to fix this. One revolutionary concept being pursued by a team of researchers in New Zealand involves creating "wearable energy harvesters" capable of converting movement from humans or found in nature into battery power.