DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS

AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING

B.E SEMINAR PRESENTATION ON

Bio Battery
Under the Guidance of,

Mrs.N.Raja.Thejashwini

Presented by,
Gurubasamma L
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Paper Battery:
❖ A paper battery is a flexible, ultra- thin energy storage and
production device formed by combining carbon nanotubes with a
conventional sheet of cellulose-based paper.
❖ In addition to being unusually thin, paper batteries are flexible and
environmentally-friendly, allowing integration into a wide range of
products. Their functioning is similar to conventional chemical
batteries with the important difference that they are non-corrosive
and do not require expensive housing.
❖ PAPER BATTERY= CARBON NANOTUBES + CELLULOSE
(PAPER).
Basic structure:
Working:
❖ A conventional battery or rechargeable battery contains a number of
separate components that produce electrons through a chemical
reaction between the metal and the electrolyte of the battery.
❖ The paper battery works when the paper is dipped in the ion-based
liquid solution; next a chemical reaction occurs between the
electrodes and liquid. The electrons move from the cathode to
anode to generate electricity.
❖ The paper electrode stores energy while recharging within 10
seconds because the ions flow through the thin electrode quickly.
Construction of paper battery:
❖ A paper battery construction involves the following components:

▪ Cathode: Carbon Nanotube(CNT)

▪ Anode: Lithium metal(LI+)
▪ Electrolyte: All electrolytes (including bio electrolytes like sweat,
blood )
▪ Separator: Paper (cellulose)
Steps for construction:
❖ Step 1: Black carbon ink is applied on a cellulose-based paper.
❖ Step 2: Black carbon ink is being spread on a paper .
❖ Step 3: A thin lithium film is laminated over the exposed cellulose
surface.
❖ Step 4: The cellulose paper is heated at 80deg for 5 minutes.
❖ Step 5: Next, the film is peeled off from the substrate.
❖ Step 6: The film acts as electrodes of the paper battery. One film is
connected to the electrolyte (LTO) and another film is pasted to the
electrolyte (LCO).
❖ Step 7: Next, connect a led on both the ends of the battery and
check its functionality.
Fabrication of paper battery:
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Advantages and disadvantages:
❖ Advantages:
▪ A paper battery can work even if it folded, cut or rolled up.
▪ It is bio-degradable, non-toxic, ultrathin.
▪ It is durable, easily recyclable, reusable and low cost.
▪ Flexible, long life and very light weight.
▪ Easily moldable into different sizes and shapes.

❖ Disadvantages:
▪ Low shear strength can be torn easily.
▪ CNT production techniques is expensive.
▪ It should not be inhaled as they can damage the lungs.
▪ These batteries generate e-wastage.
Conclusion :
● The range of possible application for paper batteries derives from
their important advantages as compared to conventional battery
technologies.
● They can be made in virtually any shape and size to meet the
requirements of each application.
● The batteries are rechargeable, and have reduced cost and weight
which in itself may give birth to new applications.
● Paper battery could solve all the problems associated with electrical
energy storage.
References:
● http://www.edgefx.in
● http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paper_battery
● http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPTcQJPbGHw
● http://www.stanford.edu/group/cui_group/papers/87%20paper%20battery.p
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