Power Felt fabric generates renewable energy from movement

A bunch of researchers from the Wake Forest University’s Center for Nanotechnology and Molecular Materials have come up with a new way to generate small amounts of energy. Using a fabric called Power Felt made from “tiny carbon nanotubes locked up in flexible plastic fibers, this fabric generates energy from changes in temperature. Meaning, a simple touch could generate a trickle of energy. Using the principals of thermoelectric, the Power Felt fabric seems to be a promising way to power up smaller devices if used to create clothing. Also, these fabrics could wind up as car seats and generate substantial amounts of energy for automobiles, given that people do tend to wriggle and move about in their seats while travelling, helping generate some clean green renewable energy in the bargain!
[popsci]