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Viruses Tapped To Create Spray-On Batteries

Posted by samzenpus on from the viral-power dept.

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."

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  1. dangerous by LingNoi · · Score: 0, Troll

    I could see this being better for the environment by the fact that the batteries are grown (?) however doesn't batteries woven into clothing come with a risk of spontaneous combustion?

    The article is very light on details. I'm wondering how they "spray" the batteries on...