Viruses Tapped To Create Spray-On Batteries

disco_tracy writes "Two different viruses have been used to create the cathode and anode for a lithium-ion battery. If research pans out, the parts could be grown in and harvested from tobacco plants and then woven into or sprayed onto clothing to power a wide range of electronic devices."

Comments

For the military?

[ascari]

Is that really such a good idea for the military? What if the enemy comes up with a vaccine?

Re:For the military?

[WrongSizeGlass]

You mean like an antibatteryotic?

Nah man

[Peach Rings]

The only reason tobacco is illegal is cause back in the early 21st century the battery industry stepped in to prevent competition. They ran smear campaigns to try to make tobacco use look immoral and -fffffffff- unhealthy.

Why must every technology always be for soldiers?

[mykos]

Maybe I'd just like to be able to run my laptop off my...POWER TIE...badump TSSS

I'll be here all night!

No video?

[Dexter Herbivore]

It's a pity that there's no video of the process... then it could go *viral*.

I can hear the commander now..

[Anonymous Coward]

Alright men, this is what you've trained for .... chaaarrrgeee!!

Flamers

[neonv]

Not only does the Dell computer burst into flames, BUT SO DOES THE USER!!! I know some politicians to send these clothes to ...

Needs Beer

[SuperKendall]

Batteries made of disease and tobacco?

You only need to add alcohol to have a trifecta of sins. The power I imagine comes straight from the Devil?

Then the question is finally answered:

[Two99Point80]

"Who wears short shorts?"