This seems like a great technology for any low power, long life, remote sensing/telemetry application. I didn't see any information on recycling of this type of battery. Is end of life for one of these packs another disposal challenge in the making?
I seem to remember a few years back there was talk of a sensor system that had a very low current draw and was able to power itself via vibrations from outside. Sort of like the battery-free watches that I've seen. I wonder if that technology can be combined with a system like this to recharge with motion.
I agree with Rob, especially considering there have all ready been 39 reported shark attacks this year. It is good that this information is made available not only for aquatic applications but for many other applications that require long battery life due to limited access or charging. Good post!!
Now that's a cool application, monitoring beaches for sharks and other predatory creatures. I know there are a ton of RFID applications where it's hard to replace the device or recharge batteries.
New versions of BASF's Ecovio line are both compostable and designed for either injection molding or thermoforming. These combinations are becoming more common for the single-use bioplastics used in food service and food packaging applications, but are still not widely available.
Andrew Morris designed a circuit that could detect a stroke victim's groan and convert the sound into a signal so caregivers would know when help was needed.
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