Release date: 2012-10-09 Source: Kexun Xi'an JCF Herb Technology Development Co., Ltd , https://www.jcfherb.com
Researchers at the University of Illinois and other institutions have reported that they have developed an ultra-thin electronic component that can dissolve in the human body and disappear in the human body.
According to the researchers, this soluble medical component consists of ultra-thin silicon nanofilm, magnesium oxide electrode and silk protective layer, which will gradually dissolve and degrade when exposed to water and body fluids. By changing the design of the silk protective layer, researchers can control the time it takes for components to exist in the human body, from minutes to days, weeks, or even longer.
Researchers say that in the future, this biodegradable technology will be widely used in environmental monitoring to produce disposable, environmentally friendly consumer electronics. They are currently working on their medical uses, such as implantable detectors that monitor heart, brain and muscle activity, as well as targeted drug delivery devices.
The United States invented in vivo soluble medical components