# Viral Battery Fabrics Scientists Use Common Virus to Create Hi-Tech Military Material By Meghan Young | Published 2010-08-25 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-fabrics References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2010/08/batteries-made-from-viruses-could-be-woven-into-clothing.html) & [portal.acs.org](http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content) Despite all the advancements in science and technology, this latest development of battery fabrics is still definitely considered innovative. Made possible thanks to [M13 bacteriophage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-evolved-phages), a medium which is harmless to humans, these pieces are "engineered as a bio-template to produce [lithium ion batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allsolidstate-batteries)," according to PSFK. These battery fabrics will lessen the load considerably for soldiers who carry heavy battery packs to recharge their gadgets and devices. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Battery Fabric Innovations:** The development of battery fabrics using harmless mediums like M13 bacteriophage presents opportunities for creating innovative systems in various industries. - **Bioengineering Advancements for Military Use:** The use of bio-templates to produce lithium ion batteries presents opportunities for creating disruptive technologies for military and defense industries. - **Lightweight Energy Sources:** Battery fabrics can lessen the load for soldiers and present opportunities for creating lightweight energy sources for various applications. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Military and Defense:** Innovative battery fabrics and bioengineering advancements can target the military and defense industries to create special energy sources for devices used in the field. - **Wearables:** Lightweight energy sources like battery fabrics can present disruptive innovation opportunities for creating wearable technology. - **Transportation:** Battery fabrics can be used to create lightweight and more efficient energy sources for various modes of transportation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Facemask Upcycling Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-facemasks.md) - [Paper-Based Energy Storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-battery.md) - [Improved Battery Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-sustainability.md) - [Grown Microbial-Woven Fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-fabric.md) - [Bendable Battery Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bendable-battery.md) - [Ultra-Thin Battery Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-storage-technology.md) - [Crustacean-Based Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crab-shell-batteries.md) - [High-Density Battery Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energydense-lithium-batteries.md) - [Next-Gen Smartphone Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siliconcarbon-battery.md)