Meteorological probes, beacons that track the movement of animals, and other important and necessary devices bring enormous benefits to humanity, allowing us to explore the world around us, but over time these devices become unusable, turning from useful gadgets into garbage that pollutes our the planet. One solution to the problem could be biodegradable electronics, which the international group of American and Chinese scientists is currently working on.
They have already been able to manufacture several electronic devices that begin to decompose when they come into contact with air of a certain humidity. Transistors, capacitors, and even boards work fine, but as soon as the humidity reaches a critical level for them, they immediately begin to decompose, and in just four days they almost completely disappear, reports Xinhua News Agency.
Electronic components are coated with a special polymer that reacts to humid air - it starts to decompose first, then the electronic elements themselves begin to rust and almost completely disappear after 36 hours. After four days, they are barely noticeable pieces. The main feature of the development is the ability to adjust the service life of devices, changing the composition of the polymer that reacts to moisture.
According to the authors of the development, such devices can be used not only to create environmentally friendly scientific instruments, but also for the production of medical or spy equipment.
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