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
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