Kirigami-Inspired Stretchable Generator Breaks Performance Barriers for Wearable Tech
A groundbreaking pop-up kirigami structure enables thermoelectric generators to achieve both high flexibility and superior power output. The innovative design solves three major challenges that have plagued stretchable energy harvesting devices, opening new possibilities for wearable technology and curved surface applications.
Breakthrough in Flexible Energy Harvesting
Researchers have developed a revolutionary pop-up kirigami thermoelectric generator (TEG) that reportedly combines exceptional stretchability with high-performance power generation, according to recent findings published in npj Flexible Electronics. The innovative design, inspired by the Japanese paper cutting art of kirigami, addresses longstanding limitations in flexible energy harvesting technology and demonstrates practical applications for body temperature monitoring and wearable electronics.