Flexible battery

LingU
Overview

Through a bio-inspired origami design of electrode material structure, a high-density foldable flexible lithium-ion battery is proposed, which conforms to both complex deformation and high energy density, and may be tailored into any shape and fit into any space. The one-piece material structure serves as both structural and energy storage components, which may extend battery life effectively.

  • Flexible battery
Technical name of innovation
A high-density foldable flexible lithium-ion battery
Commercialisation opportunities
technology licensing agreement
Problem addressed

The development and industrial application of flexible electronics is limited by the corresponding technical constraints, especially the batteries. Currently, the lack of deformable power supplies is a serious bottleneck in the practical deployment of flexible electronics.

Innovation
  • A bio-inspired origami design of electrode material structure proposed high-density foldable flexible lithium-ion battery.
Key impact
  • The flexible battery conforms to both complex deformation and high energy density.
  • It may be tailored into any shape and fit into any space.
  • The one-piece material structure serves as both structural and energy storage components, which may extend battery life effectively.
Award
  • CCPC Start-up competition Award
  • MIT Chief Business Plan Contest (First Prize)
Application
  • Medical wearable devices
  • Biomedical sensors
  • Flexible displays
  • Smartwatches
Lingnan University

Lingnan University, a venerable institution in Hong Kong's academic landscape, has a rich heritage that dates back to its founding in Guangzhou in 1888. Known in its earlier years as Lingnan Xuexiao and subsequently as Lingnan University, the institution flourished in the field of higher education until 1952. It was reborn in Hong Kong in 1967 and has since aspired to evolve into a distinguished research-focused liberal arts university for the digital age. Lingnan is committed to excellence in teaching, learning, research, and fostering community ties, aiming for international acclaim.

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