Magic paint makes sparks

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  1. messabout
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    messabout Senior Member

    http://news.rice.edu/2012/06/28/rice-researchers-develop-paintable-battery-2/

    A most interesting item found here. These Rice University researchers have developed a paint that can be used as a battery. The paint film battery produces 2.5 volts and can be wired in series to produce more voltage.

    At the present state of developement the stuff would be prohibitively expensive. As developement continues it is sure to be brought into the realm of the possible for all sorts of applications including our beloved boats.
     
    messabout, Jul 31, 2012
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    Telein Junior Member

    The future of battery technology will be bright indeed. I look forward to the advancement of these technologies and corresponding applications.
     
    Telein, Aug 5, 2012
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    Prolly don't want to paint your gas tank with it :D
     
    Village_Idiot, Aug 6, 2012
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