# Paper-Thin, Flexible Battery Charging Mobiles In Your Pants Could Soon Be Possible By Bianca | Published 2007-08-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-thin-flexible-battery References: [telegraph](http://telegraph.co.uk) From a design element, these batteries look like they were inspired by Listerine PocketPacks, the paper-thin mints that dissolve on your tongue. Their function, however, will be even cooler! The black, light-weight, ultra flexible batteries could open a whole lot of doors when it comes to powering smaller technologies. In the not-too-distant future, the little strips could be creating the possibility of fueling paper airlines and even rejuicing your cell phone battery through a "smart pocket." "We see this as a technology that's just right for the current energy market, as well as the electronics industry, which is always looking for smaller, lighter power sources," according to a University researcher quoted by the U.K.'s Telegraph today. The batteries function between temperates of -70C and 150C and over 90% of the battery is made of cellulose (hence its paper-like quality.) Now, I'm a geek in my own right, but this Telegraph article was infused with a little more techie jargon than I could comprehend. It looks cool, sounds groundbreaking, and I can't wait to find out when I can start re-loading my cell in the rear pocket of my Diesel jeans! Anyone needing more info can check out the original article. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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's Driving This Trend - **Flexible Batteries:** The development of paper-thin, flexible batteries presents disruptive innovation opportunities in powering smaller technologies and creating new possibilities for the electronic industry. - **Lightweight Power Sources:** The emergence of lightweight power sources, such as the ultra flexible batteries, opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for industries seeking smaller and lighter power solutions. - **Smart Pocket Charging:** The concept of using a smart pocket to recharge mobile phone batteries presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the energy market and the development of innovative charging solutions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Electronics Industry:** The electronics industry can benefit from the disruptive innovation opportunities offered by the development of paper-thin, flexible batteries and the search for smaller, lighter power sources. - **Aerospace Industry:** The aerospace industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by utilizing paper-thin, flexible batteries to power advancements in the development of fueling paper airlines. - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can capitalize on disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating smart pocket charging technology into clothing designs, offering new and convenient ways to recharge electronic devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Bendable Battery Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bendable-battery.md) - [Patch-Style Smartphone Power Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-pods.md) - [Pouch Cell Battery Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cell-battery-design.md) - [Rapid Phone Charging Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swapperys-external-smartphone-battery.md) - [Sustainable Rechargeable Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paleblue-usbc-cells.md) - [Smartphone-Charging Smart Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphonecharging-smart-wallets.md) - [Minimal Pebble-Like Battery Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-pack-2.md)