Why Chinese team’s flexible organic battery could change the face of wearables

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Zhang TongMarch 1, 2026 at 07:00 AM

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Chinese scientists from Tianjin University and South China University of Technology, led by Xu Yunhua and Huang Fei, have developed a flexible and safe organic lithium-ion battery. This battery utilizes an innovative organic cathode material, offering stable performance in extreme temperatures ranging from below freezing to 80 degrees Celsius. The organic material addresses limitations of conventional lithium-ion batteries, such as reliance on mineral resources and safety risks associated with overheating. Organic materials are also more flexible, making them suitable for wearable devices. The new battery design overcomes challenges of low conductivity and electrolyte dissolution typically associated with organic materials, representing a step towards practical application of organic batteries. The findings were published in Nature on February 18.

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