YOUR sweater could one day provide all the power you need to run your MP3
player, mobile phone or palmtop computer—as long as you’re not standing in
a darkened room, that is. The idea comes from scientists in Germany, who have
developed synthetic fibres that generate electricity when exposed to light. The
researchers say the fibres could be woven into machine-washable clothes to make
the ultimate in portable solar cells.
The discovery may provide a big boost for developers of wearable computers,
who’ve been plugging their devices into mini fuel cells or plain old batteries.
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