Calcium–Oxygen Fiber Batteries for Next-Generation Wearables

Abstract

Fiber batteries that can be woven into textiles are attractive as flexible power solutions to supply future wearable electronics. A rechargeable calcium–oxygen (Ca–O₂) battery which can operate at room temperature has been recently reported, revealing a new understanding on the efficient two-electron redox chemistry. The stable Ca–O₂ fiber battery was finely integrated into flexible textile batteries for next-generation wearable systems.

Keywords

Calcium–oxygen battery / Two-electron redox chemistry / Fiber batteries / Next-generation wearables

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