Researchers at MIT say they developed a rechargeable lithium-ion battery in the form of a fiber that could be woven into fabrics.
The researchers say the battery, developed in the form of an ultra-long fiber, could enable a variety of wearable electronic devices and may even be used to make 3D-printed batteries in a multitude of shapes, according to a news release.
According to the researchers, they see possibilities for self-powered communications, sensing and computational devices that could be worn like ordinary clothing. Additionally, the researchers see the possibility for use in devices whose batteries could also double as structural parts.
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