Phys.org (Douglas, Isle of Man, March 17) -- For U. of I. materials science and engineering professor John Rogers, the inspiration to develop ground-breaking stretchable circuits that are compatible with human tissue came from an unlikely source: a child’s stick-on tattoo.
Related story: Phys.org (Douglas, Isle of Man, March 17) -- Tackling health and sustainability issues simultaneously, U. of I. materials science and engineering professor John Rogers is developing a vast toolbox of materials – from magnesium and silicon to silk and even rice paper – to make biodegradable electronics that can potentially be used in a range of applications.