Electronic devices that can not only be implanted in the human body but also completely dissolve on their own — known as “bioresorbable” electronics — are envisioned by many as one of medical technology’s next frontiers. A new study by Missouri University of Science and Technology researchers suggests that a laser printing technique using nanoparticles could help unlock a more cost-effective approach to building sturdier and safer components.
Writing in the journal Advanced Materials, the Missouri S&T researchers demonstrate a process to print tiny electronic components by using lasers to process print-ready zinc nanoparticles.
