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Flexible Kirigami Thermoelectric Generator for Self-Powered Wearable and IoT Devices
What is the central argument of “Flexible Kirigami Thermoelectric Generator for Self-Powered Wearable and IoT Devices”, and why does it matter for European defence and dual-use markets?
Flexible Kirigami Thermoelectric Generator for Self-Powered Wearable and IoT Devices: Researchers from Waseda University. Defence-finance analysis; 8-page sour…
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Original DFM publication · DFM Analysis report · 2025-11-11
Researchers from Waseda University and the University of Tokyo have developed a new kind of flexible thermoelectric generator (TEG) that converts body or environmental heat directly into electricity, enabling compact, maintenance-free power sources for wearable and Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
The innovation lies in the application of kirigami , the Japanese art of cutting paper to create three-dimensional pop-up structures, to the design of thermoelectric devices. This “pop-up kirigami” architecture allows the generator to stretch, bend, and conform to curved surfaces without losing electrical performance or mechanical stability.
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What is Flexible Kirigami Thermoelectric Generator for Self-Powered Wearable and IoT Devices?
The innovation lies in the application of kirigami , the Japanese art of cutting paper to create three-dimensional pop-up structures, to the design of thermoelectric devices.
Why does Flexible Kirigami Thermoelectric Generator for Self-Powered Wearable and IoT Devices matter for European defence?
This “pop-up kirigami” architecture allows the generator to stretch, bend, and conform to curved surfaces without losing electrical performance or mechanical stability.
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