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Polymer Composites

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Layered soft transistors bridge biology and electronics
technology14 days ago

Layered soft transistors bridge biology and electronics

MIT DMSE PhD Camille Cunin developed mille-feuille-like polymer–metal stacks to make soft, stretchable organic transistors for bioelectronic interfaces, addressing ion–electron transport in hydrated tissues and mechanical compatibility with the body; the layered design, created with collaborators, advances brain-implantable electrode concepts and has led to a patent application. She completed her PhD in February and now works near Boston on soft electrodes, while also organizing MIT Polymer Day and pursuing salsa dancing and Blender-based journal art.

"Unveiling the Future: The Fascinating Quest for Transparent Wood"
science-and-technology2 years ago

"Unveiling the Future: The Fascinating Quest for Transparent Wood"

Scientists have developed transparent wood by removing the pigments and modifying the glue that holds the cell bundles together in wood. By filling the resulting hollow cells with a substance that bends light, such as epoxy resin, the wood becomes transparent. Transparent wood is stronger than carbon fibers and outperforms plastic and glass in terms of strength and toughness. It has potential applications in smartphone screens, light fixtures, and architectural features like color-changing windows. It is also a better insulator than glass, making it useful for heat retention in buildings.