Paper Battery PHOTO: Scientists Make Cheap, Light-Weight Paper Battery

Paper Battery Created Low-cost, durable, lightweight battery made from paper

By dipping an ordinary piece of paper into ink infused with carbon nanotubes and silver nanowires, scientists have been able to create a low-cost battery or supercapacitor that is ultra-lightweight, bendable and very durable.

The paper can be crumpled, folded or even soaked in acidic or basic solutions and still will work.

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