New Sustainable Material Poised to Revolutionize Medical Devices
Northwestern University researchers have developed a new soft, sustainable electroactive material using peptides and plastic molecules, which could revolutionize medical devices, wearable technology, and human-computer interfaces. These materials, made from nano-sized ribbons, are energy-efficient, biocompatible, and biodegradable, offering potential for low-power electronics and smart fabrics. The study, published in Nature, highlights the material's ability to store energy and digital information, with applications in biomedical devices and renewable energy processes.