When soldiers depart on long patrols, the gear they carry weighs up to 100lbs. Deployable communication devices such as radios, GPS and night-vision goggles require the use of batteries in order to function. Batteries, along with water, contribute to 60-90 percent of the weight a soldier carries. [1] Because of this, the Department of Defense (DoD) has a particular interest in lightweight, long lasting batteries. Developing lightweight battery technology can result in lessening the burden of soldiers by lightening the load or allowing them to carry additional items.
Manufacturing Miniature Primary Batteries
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