Turn Your Body Into A Digital Display

A team of Japanese researchers has developed an ultrathin electronic skin that allows a person to wear it like a digital display on his/her body. Made from organic and inorganic materials, this electronic skin could find its use in medical, sports and other fields. http://fossbytes.com/








 

Electronic skin is made from a combination of organic and inorganic materials

Made by Takao Someya at the University of Tokyo and his team, this ultrathin layer is made from alternating layers of inorganic (Silicon Oxynitrite) and organic (Parylene) materials.
This combination of material has allowed the researchers to connect transparent electrodes to the e-skin and prevent the passage of water vapors and oxygen through the material, extending the life of the skin to a few days.
Compared to other comparable and ultrathin LEDs, the team noticed a six-fold improvement in efficiency. This also means a huge reduction in power consumption and heat generation.