Fig. 1: Design and unique features of Rec-CN.
From: Highly reconfigurable neuronlike conductive networks through nanophase structure engineering
a Schematics of neural circuitry and Rec-CN. The brain encodes and removes memory by altering the neural interconnections. Analogously, the Rec-CN can be repeatedly micro-patterned through laser irradiation and salt treatment without compromising its structural integrity. b Schematics showing the evolution of nanophase structure and conductive pathway within a CP-PVA organogel upon different treatments. c–g Digital photographs of the CP-PVA organogel, demonstrating its high mechanical toughness, re-writability of conductive pathways, and in-situ wet solderability. The inset in panel e represents the circuit diagram of the conductive pathways. In f, g CP-PVA organogel strips were soldered to metal pins (f) or to themselves (g), and used to power connect light-emitting diodes (LEDs) upon a constant current of 20 mA.
