Materials for programmed, functional transformation in transient electronic systems

Adv Mater. 2015 Jan 7;27(1):47-52. doi: 10.1002/adma.201403051. Epub 2014 Oct 30.

Abstract

Materials and device designs are presented for electronic systems that undergo functional transformation by a controlled time sequence in the dissolution of active materials and/or encapsulation layers. Demonstration examples include various biocompatible, multifunctional systems with autonomous behavior defined by materials selection and layout.

Keywords: biocompatible materials; biodegradable materials; high-performance electronics; transformation; transient electronics.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Biocompatible Materials / chemistry*
  • Electrical Equipment and Supplies*
  • Equipment Design
  • Magnesium Compounds / chemistry
  • Nanostructures / chemistry
  • Silicon / chemistry
  • Silk / chemistry
  • Water / chemistry

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Magnesium Compounds
  • Silk
  • Water
  • Silicon