A battery with an anode, a cathode, and an electrolyte. The electrolyte may be disposed between the anode and the cathode. The electrolyte may comprise sodium chloride, water, polyvinyl alcohol, and borax. The anode, the cathode, and the electrolyte may be disposed within a housing. The battery is configured to recharge in response to external mechanical force applied to the battery. A method of recharging the battery may comprise providing the battery with a reduced charge and applying an external mechanical force to the battery such that the electrolyte is physically manipulated. Physically manipulating the electrolyte increases the electric potential between the anode and the cathode to recharge the battery.