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.
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