Researchers Develop Solid But Flexible Electrolyte For Bendable Batteries 41
hypnosec writes "Korean scientists have developed a 'fluid-like' polymer electrolyte used in lithium-ion batteries that would pave way for flexible batteries and flexible smartphones. The discovery was made by a joint team of researchers that was led by Professor Lee Sang-young of Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology. The new electrolyte, though flexible, is made of solid materials hence making the batteries more stable than the lithium-ion batteries used today."
Paper, but full text is paywalled.
Re:Why do we need flexible phones? (Score:4, Funny)
A flexible battery might allow 'more' battery to be inserted in an available space.
Adult entertainment novelty items. The phone's "vibrate motor" comes in handy too.