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As the Internet of Things connects more devices into a collective network - even single-use sensors like food packaging, agriculture or "smart bandages" - the need for biodegradable electronics grows increasingly urgent.
Binghamton University Professor Seokheun "Sean" Choi Binghamton University Professor Seokheun "Sean" Choi Image Credit: Jonathan Cohen.
Binghamton University Professor Seokheun "Sean" Choi received a $400,000 grant from the National Science Foundation in 2023 to further investigate his ideas about integrated papertronics. A new research paper published in Advanced Sustainable Systems reports his latest findings - and they could revolutionize how we monitor the world around us.
"The biggest problem with paper for electronics is that the paper is highly porous and rough," said Choi, a faculty member in the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. "These properties are very helpful for paperfluidics, because those devices require high surface area and roughness - but for electronics, they pose a critical challenge."
To mitigate some of those issues, most previous papertronics have used laminated paper with electronic components affixed to them. That method maintains the flexibility that paper has but does not fully utilize what the material offers.
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March 13: Computer Science celebrates achievements as Binghamton University's largest academic department
The Department of Computer Science at the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science officially has become Binghamton University's largest academic department with 40 full-time faculty and 1,463 students, including 697 undergraduate students, 685 master's students and 81 PhD students.
In his January 2024 State of the University address, Binghamton University President Harvey Stenger announced that computer science is one of the two strategic growth programs at Binghamton.
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February 16: Events Calendar: Binghamton University: Student photo exhibition showcases international scholarship
Gabriela Garcia, a Binghamton University senior studying photography, studied abroad in the fall of 2023 in Florence, Italy. She chose this SUNY Brockport program as an opportunity to build her photography portfolio, and to great effect: As part of her scholarship requirements, Garcia's work has been compiled into an exhibition for students and staff alike to enjoy.
"Taking photos can have a commercial aesthetic, but...