Paper Battery Technology: Not in Time for iPhone 4G

Could you ever imagine that our future portable devices will be powered by a piece of paper, this is to become a reality but not at this time. There are reports that a lightweight battery made from paper will be able to power such devices, but do not expect this technology to be launched before the much-anticipated iPhone 4G.

According to ABC News, Scientists at Stanford University managed to turn a piece of paper that had been coated with ink made from silver and carbon into what has been called a “paper battery.” This has opened up a number of possibilities when designing future portable devices, such as smartphones.

The nanowire technology used is the same that was found to hold 10 times the amount of power as standard battery. This would be ideal for use on laptops and netbooks, giving you much more life while using your device on the move.

This sort of technology once perfected could then be used in such things as hybrid vehicles. There are more than just the power output benefits; think of how much weight will be saved. We will see smaller and lighter devices and hybrid cars will run for longer as they will be lighter.

For an in-depth look at this technology, visit ABC News