Chinese scientists fabricate wearable batteries that can charge cellphone

STORY: Chinese scientists fabricate wearable batteries that can charge cellphone SHOOTING TIME: April 22, 2024 DATELINE: April 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:06 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of researchers 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): PENG HUISHENG, Professor at Fudan University's Department of Macromolecular Science and Institute for Fiber Electronic Materials and Devices STORYLINE: A team of Chinese scientists has developed a soft and breathable piece of clothing that can not only store energy but also power personal electronic devices such as smartphones and watches. Replacing conventional liquid electrolytes with polymer gel electrolytes is a highly effective strategy for enhancing the flexibility of wearable batteries. However, the inadequate wetting at the interface between the polymer gel electrolyte and the electrode degrades the electrochemical performance, particularly when the battery undergoes deformation. The researchers from Fudan University have cr