Ever wanted to get more battery life out of your mobile devices? Modern technology might have the juices to give you the boost you need. I could see it being used not only in mobile, but a great way to feed solar or wind energy directly into a home or office building. It would also be fun to experiment with ways in which to paint creative designs on my ceilings and walls to link from a wall outlet near the floor to my TV, lamps, computer, etc.After you read the below article, feel free to comment on ways in which this type of modern advancements might suit your wants and needs.
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Researchers at Rice University in Texas have created a paintable battery that can be used anywhere. Also impressive -- the battery is rechargeable and can hold a 2.4 volt charge for six hours.
To create this sprayable battery, the team disassembled the chemicals of a lithium-ion battery and converted them into five paints. These paints were then sprayed in a particular order, like a conventional battery cell, onto ceramic tiles. Then the nine tiles were lined up parallel and placed with one tile topped with a solar cell that converted power from a white laboratory light. This produced a steady 2.4 volts for six hours.
The battery was sprayed on…
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