A cutting-edge technology developed at the Fraunhofer Research Institution is set to revolutionise batteries.
Researchers have developed a new printable battery which is thinner than a millimetre and weights less than a gramme, which is also highly cost-effective to produce.
"Our goal is to be able to mass produce the batteries at a price of single digit cent range each," commented Dr Andreas Willert, group manager at Fraunhofer's Electronics Nano Systems.
The printable version of the battery contains no mercury, making it more environmentally friendly, and can be integrated into bank cards.
Composed of zinc and manganese, among other materials, it has a voltage of 1.5V and by laying several in a row, voltages of up to 6V can be achieved.
Scientists at Franhofer are currently developing a device which incorporates eye tracking into data eyeglasses, which would help engineers, surgeons and other professionals to read the details they need to see as they work.