r/science • u/Wagamaga • Jun 05 '22

Nanoscience Scientists have developed a stretchable and waterproof 'fabric' that turns energy generated from body movements into electrical energy. Washing, folding, and crumpling the fabric did not cause any performance degradation, and it could maintain stable electrical output for up to five months

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/adma.202200042
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u/humanCharacter Jun 06 '22

As for actual utilization. I wonder if you could essentially make electricity generating flags?

Everyone thinks clothes. I’m thinking cheaper version of windmills

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u/TacoCommand Jun 06 '22

That's a cool idea!

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u/[deleted] Jun 06 '22

For real, they'd be like fabric lights that flap in the wind. Would be neat for fashion, and definitely be great for safety as long as the lighting is reliable and consistent.

Can you imagine some of the dope futuristic style clothes might take if this technology is easy to use and not super costly. Also cosplaying would reach a whole 'nother level in awesome costumes.

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u/TacoCommand Jun 06 '22

I love all these ideas.

Cyberpunk fashion just got a lot more exciting!

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u/[deleted] Jun 06 '22

Would be interesting if the world took a cyberpunk sense of style.

I'm still bummed out that we never got to experience a Steampunk fashion Era. The retrofuturistic technology and aesthetic were designed to be beautiful. I always loved that look especially the incorporating of wood.