Flexible batteries kept stable with stretchy metallic films

 Stretchable and hermetic seals for LIBs

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Liquid metals that block out air and water could improve the lifetime of stretchable electronics

Stretchable films filled with liquid metal can protect flexible electronic devices from exposure to air and water. The finding could offer a potential way to improve the lifetime of future forms of wearable technology.