Posts Tagged ‘bioelectronics’
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Developing biological electronics that can be integrated safely into the body for use as medical aids are some of the most exciting—and challenging—prospects facing biomedical researchers. A team at Tufts and the University of Illinois are working to develop silicon-on-silk electronics that are almost completely biodegradable and conform to biological tissue. (Courtesy: U. Illinois)
U. ILLINOIS (US)—Futuristic medical devices—such as an “electronic tattoo” that monitors blood sugar levels—have entered the realm of the possible with the creation of silicon-on-silk electronics. Continue…
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Grow corn for electric cars—not ethanol?
STANFORD (US)—Using biofuel crops such as corn or switchgrass to generate electricity for running battery-powered vehicles is a far more efficient way of producing energy than making ethanol with them, according to a team of researchers including scientists from Stanford University. (more…)
