“Our current work focuses on creating possibilities for actively triggered dissolution,” Rogers told EETimes. “We submitted a manuscript on this concept last week.” There are also many other applications for “green” electronics, which otherwise just accumulate in landfills. The military also ha...
signs of infection, such as redness,pus, or swelling. It's important for patients to see their doctors if they develop a fever or severe discomfort near the wound site following surgery, as these can be signs of a serious infection or an indication that the body is rejecting the stitches....
at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering’s Frederick Seitz Materials Research Laboratory say even silicon circuitry can dissolve inside the body, making possible a new kind of temporary medical implant — similar to dissolvable stitches. ...