How This Ultra-Thin Chip Can Store Solar Energy For 18 Years

The ultra-thin chip is small enough to be fitted into smartwatches or headphones to release solar energy on demand regardless of the weather or time of day.

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How This Ultra-Thin Chip Can Store Solar Energy For 18 Years

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