This crisis is largely driven by the widespread use of petroleum-based materials in electronics, which are durable but non-degradable, contributing to long-term pollution and resource depletion. To ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) As wearable technologies like smart watches and fitness trackers continue to grow in popularity, scientists are searching for ways to make these devices more environmentally ...

Scientists at Binghamton University are bringing a sci-fi fantasy to life by developing tiny batteries that vanish after use inspired by Mission: Impossible. Led by Professor Seokheun Choi, the team ...

AMES, Iowa – Self-destructing electronic devices could keep military secrets out of enemy hands. Or they could save patients the pain of removing a medical device. Or, they could allow environmental ...

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 12 - Responsible, Consumption and Production. With an all-time-high demand for electronic devices, there has been a significant amount of ...

Electronic devices power everyday life, from smartphones to medical sensors. Yet, as these gadgets grow in number, so does the mounting challenge of electronic waste, or e-waste. Physically transient ...

A recent study published in Small explores the use of probiotics, which are live microbes that can offer health benefits when consumed and are otherwise harmless. Professor Seokheun “Sean” Choi says ...

Northeastern University researchers have discovered that materials used in the development of transient electronics—devices designed to biodegrade at the end of their life—can break down into ...