The History of Chemistry
The History of Chemistry
Steve Cohen
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148: The New Electronics
22 minutes Posted Dec 8, 2024 at 11:00 am.
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What if we could make flexible electronics for clothing or medical sensors? We examine the history of this quest from the 1990s onward, focusing on liquid-metal electronics. We explore what that means, the pros and cons, and how it might work. Then we talk about creating electronic components using wood (really!), which began in the 2010s, ranging from wooden batteries to wooden transistors.Support the show Support my podcast at https://www.patreon.com/thehistoryofchemistry Tell me how your ...