Disappearing act: Biocompatible electronics for health monitoring vanish when no longer needed

An interdisciplinary team of researchers is the first to demonstrate "transient electronics" -- electronics that gradually disappear on a specified schedule, whether it be a few days or six months. A magnesium oxide encapsulation layer and silk overcoat envelops the electronics, and the thickness determines how long the system will take to disappear into its environment. The novel technology opens up possibilities for implantable electronics for medical purposes and environmental monitoring.

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