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  • Biotechnology
  • Materials Science
  • Sustainable Electronics

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  • The electronics industry faces challenges in sustainability, with a need for biobased conductive materials.
  • Current biobased alternatives lack sufficient conductivity compared to metals and organic polymers.
  • Cable bacteria, filamentous microorganisms, exhibit remarkable centimeter-scale electrical conductivity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the potential of pullulan, a biobased polysaccharide, as a protective coating for enhancing the stability of cable bacteria conductivity.
  • To assess the role of oxygen and humidity in the degradation of cable bacteria conductivity.
  • To contribute to the development of fully biobased conductive materials for green electronics.

Main Methods:

  • Cable bacterium filaments were coated with a 10 wt % pullulan solution.
  • The electrical conductivity stability of coated and uncoated filaments was measured under ambient conditions.
  • The influence of reduced ambient moisture on conductivity was evaluated.

Main Results:

  • Pullulan-coated cable bacteria showed a 10-fold increase in conduction stability compared to uncoated controls.
  • Reduced ambient moisture significantly preserved long-term conductivity, even without a coating.
  • Humidity was identified as a critical factor in the deterioration of cable bacteria conductance.

Conclusions:

  • Pullulan coatings enhance the stability of cable bacteria conductivity in ambient air.
  • Controlling humidity is crucial for maintaining the conductivity of these biobased conductors.
  • These findings support the development of biobased coatings for oxygen-sensitive materials in next-generation green electronics.