# Textile-Woven Batteries Scientists at Fudan University Have Invented an Amazing Rope-Like Battery By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-06-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fudan-university References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/weavable-li-ion-fiber-battery-yarn/32332/) & [polymer.fudan.edu.cn](http://www.polymer.fudan.edu.cn/polymer/research/Penghs/research_en.htm) Scientists at Fudan University in Shanghai, China have developed an incredible high-performance [Lithium-ion battery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-storage-technology) crafted out of [carbon nanutube fiber yarns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-nanotube-heated-blanket). The batteries, roughly 1 mm in diameter, are claimed to be lightweight enough to allow for the creation of weavable and [wearable textile batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uchicago-stretchable-display) that could be used to power a wide variety of devices. The fiber battery is capable of delivering significant amounts of power, and can even be woven into existing fabrics to create ingenious electronic textiles. The Fudan University scientists say their long-term goal is to be able to create clothes and blankets that can charge consumer electronic devices such as cellphones. There could also be significant implications in the area of outdoor energy management, wherein the textile batteries could be woven into tents or sleeping bags to ensure a constant energy source in isolated areas. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Textile-woven Batteries:** The technology of using wearable and weavable batteries could be used to create innovative electronic textiles. - **High-performance Lithium-ion Batteries:** Creating high-performance Lithium-ion batteries using carbon nanotube fiber yarns could disrupt the battery technology industry. - **Mobile Device Charging Clothing:** Creating clothes and blankets that can charge consumer electronic devices such as cellphones could be a profitable market sector in the wearable technology industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Textile Industry:** The textile industry could integrate textile-woven batteries to make innovative electronic textiles. - **Battery Manufacturing Industry:** Carbon nanotube fiber yarn could revolutionize the industry by creating high-performance lithium-ion batteries. - **Outdoor Equipment Industry:** The outdoor equipment industry could incorporate textile-woven batteries into tents or sleeping bags to ensure a constant energy source in isolated areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paper-Based Energy Storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-battery.md) - [Facemask Upcycling Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-facemasks.md) - [Bendable Battery Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bendable-battery.md) - [Efficient Energy Harvesting Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/efficient-energy-harvesting.md) - [Battery-Free Health Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uci.md) - [Solar-Powered Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-blanket.md) - [Improved Battery Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-sustainability.md) - [Fabric Heating Concept](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moritz-walter.md) - [Ultra-Thin Battery Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-storage-technology.md)