A Non-Toxic, Paper Battery / Supercapacitor

jcr writes "Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have developed a combination battery/capacitor by infusing carbon nanotubes and electrolytes into a paper substrate. The material can be folded, rolled up, or molded to any convenient shape with no effect on power capacity. Operating temperature range is -100 to 300 degrees F. One of the co-authors is quoted: 'We're not putting pieces together — it's a single, integrated device. The components are molecularly attached to each other: the carbon nanotube print is embedded in the paper, and the electrolyte is soaked into the paper. The end result is a device that looks, feels, and weighs the same as paper.'" The researchers haven't yet developed a high-volume way to manufacture the devices. They envision ultimately printing sheets between rollers like newsprint.

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Re:How hard are nanotubes to create?

[earnest murderer]

Well, that's happens when someone takes the time to actually answer a question in an easy to understand and comprehensive way with links to more information if the reader desires it. To be fair, depending on the topic, you are as likely to be modded -1 Troll for the same effort.