Paper batteries are flexible, ultra-thin energy storage devices made by combining carbon nanotubes with paper. They function as both batteries and supercapacitors. Carbon nanotubes coated onto stainless steel substrates are used as electrodes, which are layered with electrolytes and separated by paper. During discharge, electrons flow from the negative to positive terminals through the electrolytes. Paper batteries are cost-effective, flexible, lightweight and can be mass produced. However, carbon nanotube production is currently expensive and inefficient.