Active Transiency: A Novel Approach to Expedite Degradation in Transient Electronics
Reihaneh Jamshidi1, Yuanfen Chen2, Reza Montazami3
1Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT 06117, USA.
Materials (Basel, Switzerland)
|April 1, 2020
Summary
Transient electronics utilize controlled degradation. This study integrates gas-forming reactions for faster, active transiency, enhancing device stability and dissolution rates.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Chemistry
- Electrical Engineering
Background:
- Transient electronics offer controlled device lifespans.
- Current solvent-triggered degradation is slow and diffusion-limited.
- Enhanced transiency requires active dissolution mechanisms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and explore gas-forming reactions in transient electronics.
- To achieve expedited and active transiency.
- To maintain pre-transiency stability during operation.
Main Methods:
- Integration of gas-forming agents (sodium bicarbonate/citric acid) into transient materials.
- Fabrication of proof-of-concept transient electronic devices.
- Comparative study against control devices without gas-forming agents.
Main Results:
- Gas-forming reactions significantly expedited the dissolution mechanism.
- Transient devices with gas-forming agents showed enhanced transiency behavior.
- Substrates maintained sufficient mechanical and physical stability for electronic platforms.
Conclusions:
- Gas-forming reactions provide an effective strategy for active and rapid transiency in electronics.
- This approach enhances dissolution rates while preserving operational stability.
- The developed transient electronic platforms are suitable for practical applications.
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