New invention can lead to wearable clothing that generates energy from sun to power devices

Briefing

December 16, 2016

Briefing	Woven electronics – Scientist from University of Central Florida (UCF) demonstrated copper filaments that are thin, flexible and light, and can be woven into textiles Solar-powered clothing – Filaments have solar cell and energy-storing layers, enabling future wearable clothing that generates power from sun and stores energy Applications – Include military, electric vehicles, and consumer clothing to power phones, health sensors and other gadgets
Accelerator	Advanced Materials, Clean Energy Generation, Distribution and Management, Mobile and Wearable Devices
Sector	Consumer Durables, Information Technology, Military and Security
Organization	University of Central Florida
Source	Schlueb, M., "'Back to the Future' Inspires Solar Nanotech-Powered Clothing", UCF Today, https://today.ucf.edu/; AcceleratingBiz analysis
Original Publication Date	November 14, 2016

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