Brunel University London first to 3D print flexible wearable battery at low cost using simple process

Briefing

Brunel University London first to 3D print flexible wearable battery at low cost using simple process

October 25, 2017

Briefing

  • 3D Printed Flexible Battery – Brunel University London 3D-printed flexible wearable battery by layering and stacking silicone, glue and gel electrolyte pastes, forming wristband with supercapacitor inside
  • Low-Cost Printing – Prints flexible supercapacitor with low-cost open source 3D printer and cheap materials, compared to using expensive 3D laser selective melting machines and sophisticated expensive metals or semiconductors
  • Simpler Process – Uses single process with one machine rather than having to use different machines for printing different parts
  • Applications – Paves way for new generation of battery-powered wearables that can power mobile phones, electric cars, and medical implants

Accelerator

Sector

Information Technology

Organization

Brunel University London

Source

Original Publication Date

October 23, 2017

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