# Electricity-Harvesting Rubber Scientists Develop New Sheets to Power Electronics By Meghan Young | Published 2010-01-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electricity-harvesting-rubber References: [physorg](http://www.physorg.com/news183832835.html) A group of scientists has just invented electricity-harvesting rubber sheets. Based out of Princeton University, this new development can change the way we [power electronic devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-powers). Harnessing [kinetic energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mag-drive), the electricity-harvesting rubber sheets generate electricity every time they are flexed. Check out the excerpt for more details. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Electricity-harvesting Rubber Sheets:** Scientists have developed rubber sheets that can generate electricity through kinetic energy, presenting opportunities for wearable technology and self-powered devices. - **Flexible Energy Generation:** The development of electricity-harvesting rubber sheets opens up possibilities for flexible and sustainable energy sources in industries such as automotive and smart infrastructure. - **Wireless Power Generation:** Electricity-harvesting rubber sheets could pave the way for wireless power generation, revolutionizing industries like consumer electronics and Internet of Things (IoT). ### Who This Affects Most - **Wearable Technology:** Electricity-harvesting rubber sheets could be integrated into wearable devices, enabling self-powering wearables that eliminate the need for traditional batteries. - **Automotive:** The adoption of electricity-harvesting rubber sheets in automotive applications could enable the development of self-charging systems, reducing dependency on external charging sources. - **Consumer Electronics:** The use of electricity-harvesting rubber sheets in consumer electronics could lead to self-powered devices, eliminating the need for frequent battery replacements and reducing electronic waste. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stretchable Sweat-Activated Yarn Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yarn-battery.md) - [Paper-Based Energy Storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-battery.md) - [Battery-Free Health Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uci.md) - [Flexible Solar Film Energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heliafilm.md) - [Bendable Battery Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bendable-battery.md) - [Portable Energy Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-energy-generator.md) - [Stretchable OLED Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uchicago-stretchable-display.md) - [Device-Charging Sun Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-power-hat.md) - [Crustacean-Based Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crab-shell-batteries.md)