UW News
Rajiv Giridharagopal
April 30, 2024
Scientists solve chemical mystery at the interface of biology and technology
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A University of Washington-led study has solved a mystery about organic electrochemical transistors: Why there is a lag when they are switched on. In the process paved the way to custom-tailored OECTs for a growing list of applications in biosensing, brain-inspired computation and beyond.
June 19, 2017
To connect biology with electronics, be rigid, yet flexible
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Researchers uncover design principles to make polymers that can transport both ions and electrons, which will help create new devices like biosensors and flexible bioelectronic implants