# Battery-Based Paint Rice University Researchers Transform Surfaces Into Lithium-Ion Batteries By Katherinev123 | Published 2012-06-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-based-paint References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2012/06/battery-paint.html) & [vancouversun](http://www.vancouversun.com/technology/Paint%20converts%20surface%20lithium%20battery/6860990/story.html) A team of researchers from [Rice University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Meta-NFS) in Texas have created battery-based paint, paint which can be applied to any surface, subsequently turning that surface into energy-producing, lithium-ion batteries. The battery-based paint was made by converting the components of normal lithium-ion batteries into a paintable liquid. The researchers demonstrated its applicability by spraying the paint onto ceramic bathroom tiles, a mug, a glass slide and a stainless steel sheet, describes the Vancouver Sun. The [battery paint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-technology) that was applied to the bathroom tiles provided a constant stream of power to a string of 40 LED lights, lighting them up for six hours. The researchers describe the battery-based paint as being a "paradigm change in battery design," something that will change the way products requiring traditional batteries are designed, since the paint will not require an additional storage area for batteries. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Battery-based Paint:** Transform any surface to a lithium-ion battery. - **Energy-producing Surfaces:** Surfaces can now be used to produce energy. - **Revolutionary Battery Design:** The creation of battery-based paint changes the traditional approach to battery design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Construction Industry:** Incorporate energy producing paint to hit green-energy targets. - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** Integrate battery-based paint to change traditional product design and reduce battery waste. - **Automotive Industry:** Enable car surfaces to produce energy and reduce reliance on traditional batteries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Improved Battery Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-sustainability.md) - [Nanoscale Silver Battery Coatings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/llzo-electrolytes.md) - [Stretchable Sweat-Activated Yarn Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yarn-battery.md) - [Ultra-Thin Battery Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-storage-technology.md) - [Facemask Upcycling Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-facemasks.md) - [Crustacean-Based Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crab-shell-batteries.md) - [Sand-Based Electric Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polar-night-energy.md) - [Cooling Vehicle Paint Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-technology.md) - [Bendable Battery Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bendable-battery.md)