Upcycling Compact Discs for Flexible and Stretchable Bioelectronic Applications.

ABSTRACT: Electronic waste is a global issue brought about by the short lifespan of electronics. Viable methods to relieve the inundated disposal system by repurposing the enormous amount of electronic waste remain elusive. Inspired by the need for sustainable solutions, this study resulted in a multifaceted approach to upcycling compact discs. The once-ubiquitous plates can be transformed into stretchable and flexible biosensors. Our experiments and advanced prototypes show that effective, innovative biosensors can be developed at a low-cost. An affordable craft-based mechanical cutter allows pre-determined patterns to be scored on the recycled metal, an essential first step for producing stretchable, wearable electronics. The active metal harvested from the compact discs was inert, cytocompatible,

SUBMITTER: Brown MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9240022 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature