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September 20, 2016

Lightweight, wearable tech efficiently converts body heat to electricity
Raleigh NC (SPX) Sep 19, 2016
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a new design for harvesting body heat and converting it into electricity for use in wearable electronics. The experimental prototypes are lightweight, conform to the shape of the body, and can generate far more electricity than previous lightweight heat harvesting technologies. The researchers also identified the optimal site on the body for heat harvesting. "Wearable thermoelectric generators (TEGs) generate electricity by making ... read more

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