Tunable transistors were made using silk and graphene

In a remarkable breakthrough, a team of international researchers has succeeded in making tunable transistors using natural and sustainable materials. This innovative achievement, by replacing traditional materials such as silicon with silk and graphene, is a big step towards the development of biodegradable electronics and reducing the amount of electronic waste.

According to the scientific news department of Tekna Technology Media, adjustable transistors, as key components in electronic circuits, play an important role in adjusting the performance of devices based on environmental conditions. These transistors are used in a wide range of devices, including smart phones, radar systems, and even quantum computers. One of the main challenges in manufacturing tunable transistors is the use of non-degradable materials such as silicon, which adds to the growing problem of e-waste. Using the unique properties of silk and graphene, researchers have provided a sustainable and biodegradable solution to this challenge.

However, the use of silk protein was associated with challenges due to its irregular structure. To overcome this problem, researchers created a stable and controllable structure by placing regular and uniform layers of silk protein on graphene. This structure allows the transistor to act as a switch and change state in response to external signals. Using silk and graphene instead of silicon significantly helps to reduce environmental pollution. These transistors can be used in flexible and wearable devices.

This technology can have wide applications in electronics, medicine and biology industries. Researchers believe that this achievement will be the beginning of a big revolution in the electronics industry. With the further development of this technology, we can hope to produce electronic devices with a longer useful life, better performance and more compatibility with the environment. Making tunable transistors using silk and graphene is an important step towards the development of sustainable and environmental technologies. This achievement not only helps to reduce environmental pollution, but also opens new horizons in the field of electronics and related technologies.

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