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Research team unveils spray-on battery

AFP -- A cutting-edge battery that can be spray-painted on just about any surface was unveiled Thursday by a research team that tested it on everything from bathroom tiles to a beer mug.

The design could revolutionise the design of lithium-ion batteries that power our laptops, mobile phones and electric cars -- leading to slimmer, lighter devices with built-in power supplies.

Using liquid versions of the same components found in conventional lithium-ion batteries, the team airbrushed their invention, in several layers, on to a glass slide, a stainless steel sheet, glazed ceramic tiles, and the curved surface of a mug.

"Basically, using this approach, we can convert any object or surface to a battery," said lead author Neelam Singh, an engineering student at Rice University in Texas.

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TableTalk
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But as Dave asks, "Will it blend?"...
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ooops, sorry ma'am, I guess you're now part of the car's electrical system.....
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Only slight decline in only 60 cycles?? Could they be more specific?
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Great work
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Nerds rule!
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that's exciting news,
good work RICE univ.
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Weight reduction is the big need.
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ok
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This is the part that got my attention: "Paintable Li-ion batteries use toxic, flammable and potentially corrosive liquid electrolytes, and must be applied in an oxygen- and moisture-free environment, the researchers wrote."

So the batteries can explode during application instead of during use.
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Now here's an interesting concept! Can it be sprayed on humans?
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Cool
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interesting
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Just like a movie awhile back...guy invented solar paint for a electric car...but evil oil company blew him up...their coming for u...LOL
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Duracell* and Eveready* are not gonna be pleased.

Will walmart still card ya when ya buy it like they do for spray paint?
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Right now, all I want is a spray-on coffee.
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Remember to wash your hands after using your laptop.
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Pretty amazing. Let's hope this doesn't become another 'Tucker' automobile - for those who know anything about that.
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whoo hoo - Using liquid versions of the same components found in conventional lithium-ion batteries, the team airbrushed their invention,

And a repost of yesterdays article

[Edited by: bar1035 at 6/29/2012 7:47:13 AM EST]
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Good.
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Be a decade before we see anything usable.
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that's a pretty cool idea!
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hmmmm
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Interesting. Thanks for the info.
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How long before the lawyers get a hold of this and sue for some disease caused by this product?
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Just think, your entire car body could be a battery!!!
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Nice to know,but how long will it take to market ?
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watch china sell it first.
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Looks good.
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How do they come up with this stuff
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