American researchers have developed an innovative type of electronic plastic, characterized by its elasticity and environmentally friendly functions, which makes it suitable for wide applications in the field of wearable electronics, sensors and other electronics.
Researchers from the University of KIS Western Reserve explained that this plastic is easily decomposed and is not a long -term ecological threat, which helps to reduce plastic pollution; According to published results, Thursday, in the journal “Science”.
Electronic plastic, or what is known as an “electronic polymer” is a type of polymers that have the opportunity to connect electricity or respond to electric fields and is used in the manufacture of flexible electronic devices, such as sensors, folding screens and wearable devices.
This type of plastic is characterized by light weight, elasticity and ease of formation; This makes it a practical alternative to traditional metal or ceramic materials in modern electronics, especially in applications that require direct connection with the human body or with changing surfaces.
The research group succeeded in developing a new electronic polymer, free of fluorine known as “eternal chemicals”, which is not easy to decompose and causes prolonged damage to the environment, and this achievement is an important step to the production of more stable and environmentally safe electronic materials.
The new polymer is known for its flexibility and the ability to change its electronic properties, such as operation and stop, which makes it suitable for various applications in the field of flexible and sensitive electronics.
According to the team, this scientific progress is a high -quality shift in the development of infrared detection sensors and wearable devices, since these applications require soft, flexible and vital compatible materials.
While traditional polymers are used in such applications, their deterrence of “fluorine” makes them less stable, unlike a new polymer, which provides a more environmentally friendly alternative.
This new substance also demonstrates the promising potential in medical sensors, such as ultrasound, due to its compatibility with body tissues. Researchers also hope to use it in the future to develop reinforced and virtual reality points.
The team noted that the material is still at the development stage, since it is produced in limited quantities to accurately check its mechanical and electrical characteristics, however, the initial results showed promising productivity, taking into account its flexibility and the ability to interact with vital media.
Researchers noted that the material provides a mixture of flexible mechanical properties and the ability to regulate the electrical characteristics, which makes it ideal for use in wearable devices, intellectual medical devices, biomedication, ultrasound technologies, as well as in improved and hipithetic glasses of reality; These are areas that require safe, light and flexible materials.
