Biologically Safe, Degradable Self-Destruction System for On-Demand, Programmable Transient Electronics

Autor: Joong Hoon Lee, Jaesun Joo, Seung Min Yang, Won Bae Han, Jong Chan Choe, Jeong-Woong Shin, Suk Won Hwang, Bong Hee Lim, Eunkyoung Park, Gwan-Jin Ko, Tae-Min Jang, Yu-Gyeong Kim
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: ACS nano. 15(12)
ISSN: 1936-086X
Popis: The lifetime of transient electronic components can be programmed via the use of encapsulation/passivation layers or of on-demand, stimuli-responsive polymers (heat, light, or chemicals), but yet most research is limited to slow dissolution rate, hazardous constituents, or byproducts, or complicated synthesis of reactants. Here we present a physicochemical destruction system with dissolvable, nontoxic materials as an efficient, multipurpose platform, where chemically produced bubbles rapidly collapse device structures and acidic molecules accelerate dissolution of functional traces. Extensive studies of composites based on biodegradable polymers (gelatin and poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)) and harmless blowing agents (organic acid and bicarbonate salt) validate the capability for the desired system. Integration with wearable/recyclable electronic components, fast-degradable device layouts, and wireless microfluidic devices highlights potential applicability toward versatile/multifunctional transient systems. In vivo toxicity tests demonstrate biological safety of the proposed system.
Databáze: OpenAIRE