Melanin. The First Electronic Interface?

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Melanin considered for bio-friendly electronics - UQ News - The University of Queensland, Australia

“There are very few examples of natural organic semiconductors and melanin was thought to be the very first example, demonstrated to be such in the early 70s,” said Professor Meredith.

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Led by Professor Paul Meredith and Associate Professor Ben Powell at The University of Queensland, an international team of scientists has published a study that for the first time gives remarkable insight into the electrical properties of this pigment and its biologically compatible “bioelectronic” features.

 

[jamesdeny]

Nice Post

 

[jamesdeny]

Nice Post