Researchers have discovered a method to transform textiles into power sources. This means someday your sweater could charge your phone or monitor your health, all while you’re on the go.

Scientists at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden are bringing this vision closer to reality. 

They have developed a special silk thread coated with a conductive plastic material. This innovative thread can harness the power of body heat to generate electricity.

 

This flexible, lightweight, and non-toxic material makes it ideal for wearable applications.

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