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Breakthrough Flexible Battery Revolutionizes Wearable Technology

3/2/2026

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Researchers from Tianjin University and South China University of Technology developed a flexible organic lithium-ion battery for wearables.
It remains stable from below freezing to 80°C (176°F).
The design avoids inorganic materials, reducing safety risks and production costs.
Xu Yunhua of Tianjin University and Huang Fei of South China University of Technology led the work.
Nature published the findings on February 18.

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Story summary

Researchers from Tianjin University and South China University of Technology developed a flexible organic lithium-ion battery for wearables.
It remains stable from below freezing to 80°C (176°F).
The design avoids inorganic materials, reducing safety risks and production costs.
Xu Yunhua of Tianjin University and Huang Fei of South China University of Technology led the work.
Nature published the findings on February 18.