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Living and Biomaterials based Sustainable Flexible Electronics
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The integration of electronics with dynamic and non-traditional surroundings has been transformed by the development of sustainable flexible electronics. Living and biomaterials are at the forefront of technological innovation, providing special chances to combine biocompatibility, environmental friendliness, and functionality in electronics design. These innovative designs not only bridge the gap between rigid electronics and soft biological systems but also open new directions for applications in health monitoring, environmental sensing, and bio-interfacing technologies.
The purpose of this Collection is to highlight how living and biomaterials are influencing the development of next-generation electronic technology.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
Flexible electronics: Devices with bendable, stretchable, or conformable architectures for wearable technologies, soft robotics, energy generation or other electronics.
Bio-derived electronics: Electronics based on materials sourced from natural systems (e.g., wood, silk fibroin, plant-based polymers, etc) that enhance biocompatibility and reduce environmental footprint.
Integration of living systems with electronic interfaces: Hybrid platforms combining biological components (e.g., cells, tissues, body, etc) with electronics for real-time biosensing or feedback control.
Applications in healthcare, environment, and smart systems: Deployment of sustainable flexible electronics in real-world scenarios such as personalized healthcare monitoring or environmental sensing.