Double-charging material makes a run in the sun extra powerful

Two sources of energy in one self-charging textile may power your fitness tracker someday

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ENERGIZED  A new energy-storing fabric captures energy from the sun and from the wearer's motion simultaneously. The fabric could be used to power wearable electronic devices through exercise or small everyday movements. 

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A self-charging textile captures both solar and mechanical energy to power wearable electronic devices — no bulky batteries needed.