Nanobattery Created To Power RFID Tags

A nanotechnology company is developing a nanobattery which could prolong the shelf life of radio frequency identification (RFID) applications. New Jersey-based mPhase Technologies is working on the creation of a new version of its Smart Nanobattery product in order to provide an energy source which is long-lasting but quick to activate. The firm aims to integrate the battery within an RFID security solution which could then be used in tracking systems on cars, shipping containers and large-scale or costly medical equipment. "We are working with an active RFID vendor who is placing specific requirements on the nanobattery designs in order to extend the life of the active RFID tag," commented Ronald A Durando, chief executive of the company. He added that the reserve capability of a nanobattery provides the ideal energy unit for supplying power to active RFID tags in a variety of different locations. As an automatic method of identification, RFID tags can also be used on animals or people for verification via radio waves, with active applications requiring an independent power source.