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Ultrafast rechargeable Zn micro-batteries endowing a wearable solar charging system with high overall efficiency

Zhengnan Tian, Zhongti Sun, Yanyan Shao, Yanyan Shao, Liang Gao, Rong Huang, Yuanlong Shao, Yuanlong Shao, Richard B. Kaner, Jingyu Sun

2021Energy & Environmental Science121 citationsDOI

Abstract

Wearable solar charging technologies are evolving rapidly. Nevertheless, insufficient overall efficiency and poor compatibility remain daunting challenges. Here, a solar charging unit integrating a GaAs solar cell and a Zn battery is reported.

Topics & Concepts

Solar cellWearable computerBattery (electricity)Compatibility (geochemistry)Solar poweredUltrashort pulsePhotovoltaic systemMaterials scienceEngineering physicsComputer scienceSolar energyEnvironmental scienceNanotechnologyElectrical engineeringOptoelectronicsEngineeringEmbedded systemPhysicsOpticsLaserComposite materialQuantum mechanicsPower (physics)Advanced battery technologies researchSupercapacitor Materials and FabricationPerovskite Materials and Applications