1.1 Research Scope

1.2 Research Process and Methodology

1.3 Research Methodology Explained

1.4 Key Findings

2.1 Technology Holds High Market Potential

2.2 Application Landscape – Sector Ranges from Consumer Electronic Devices to Defence and Security

2.3 With More Than 150 Patents Evident in this Area, China Leads the Trend

2.4 Funding Scenario – APAC Leads the Trend, Followed by North America

2.5 Assessment of Value Chain Network – From University Labs to e-commerce Websites

2.6 Assessment of Value Chain Network – Collaboration Exists from Design to Packaging

2.7 R&D Trends in Flexible Batteries – Driven by Cost Efficiency, Environmental Viability, and Bendability Requirements

2.8 Ease of Manufacturing, Faster Charging, and Significant Funding Are Key Trends

3.1 Market Impact of Key Innovations – High Form Factor, Durability, Moldularity, Energy, and Power Density Drive Growth

3.2 Academic Innovations – Faster Charging and Development in Flexible OLED Devices Drive Flexible Batteries Market

3.3 Academic Innovations – High Form Factor and Ultrathin Dimension Boosts Scalability in Flexible Batteries

3.4 Academic Innovations – Possible Solution for Swelling of Batteries and High Temperature Operations

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3.6 Academic Innovations – Addressing Leakage Problem and Formation of Films on Electrode

3.7 Corporate Innovations – Battery in the Form of Cable Expected to Drive Wearables Market

3.8 Corporate Innovations – Battery That Can be Directly Integrated into Watch Strap

3.9 Corporate Innovations – Flexible Batteries Withstanding Cuts and Punctures

3.10 Corporate Innovations – Moisture to Charge Flexible Batteries, and Autonomous Device Development

3.11 Corporate Innovations – Thin Printed Batteries for Cards and Smart Labels

3.12 Corporate Innovations – An Alternative to Lithium Chemistry: Primary Zinc Batteries

3.13 Corporate Innovations – Thin Film Batteries for RFID Tags With 10+ Years Longevity

3.14 Corporate Innovations – Zinc-Manganese Dioxide-based Flexible Batteries for Industry Scale Production

3.15 Corporate Innovations – Foldable Batteries for Cards and Smartwatches

3.16 Corporate Innovations – Hybrid Storage Technology for Mobile Phones

3.17 Corporate Innovations – Isolated Cell Approach for Better Reliability and Modularity

3.18 Corporate Innovations – Ultra-thin Power Solutions for IOT and Associated Products

3.19 Corporate Innovations – Thin Batteries for Low Voltage Defense and Security Applications

3.20 Corporate Innovations – Aqueous Electrolyte Chemistry for Better Power Density

3.21 Corporate Innovations – Flexible, Dust, and Moisture-resistant Batteries for Sportsmen

4.1 Key Drivers – Emergence of Flexible Circuits, Self-repair Functionalities, High Performance Manufacturing

4.2 Flexible Circuits Create Demand for Flexible Batteries

4.3 Associated Markets Drive Flexible Battery Demand

4.4 Self-healing Features Reduce Maintenance Costs

4.5 Improved and More Effective Methodologies Like Selective Sorting of Polymers Are Likely to Drive Growth Opportunities

4.6 Selection of Materials and Nanotechnology Challenges Are Major Concerns

4.7 The Ideal Material is Still Unknown and Cost Effective Alternate Technologies Can Slow Down Adoption

4.8 Unavailability of Stable Electrodes and Nanotechnology Challenges Limit Adoption

5.1 Technology Roadmap – Flexible Batteries to Make Robotic Skin a Reality

5.2 Inexpensive Manufacturing and High Form Factor Will Enable Bendable Batteries Serve Needs of Various Markets

5.3 Hybrid Designs Are an Attractive Option

5.4 Key Conclusions – Improving Energy Density is the Key Focus

6.1 Key Patents – Method of Increasing Capacity, Devices

6.2 Key Patents – Multicell Battery, Battery Pack

6.3 Key Patents – Flexible Electronic Devices, Fabrics

6.4 Key Patents – Yarn Based Batteries, Flexible Substrate

6.5 Key Patents – Flexible Secondary and Thin Battery

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