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A research group, led by Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, presents an ordinary silk thread, coated with a conductive plastic material, that shows promising properties for turning textiles into electricity generators. Here, a button is sewn with the new thread. (Source: Chalmers University of Technology/ Hanna Magnusson)
Conductive Textiles

Silk Thread Powers Wearable Tech with Body Heat

Chalmers University researchers have developed a flexible, non-toxic, washable silk thread coated with organic polymer, maintaining reliable conductivity. Used in fabric and button prototypes, it generates small voltages from temperature differences, paving the way for sustainable wearable tech and energy harvesting solutions.

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