New Electrode Could Lead to Shatterproof Smartphone Displays (IMAGE)

University of Akron

New Electrode Could Lead to Shatterproof Smartphone Displays

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A transparent layer of electrodes on a polymer surface could be extraordinarily tough and flexible, withstanding repeated scotch tape peeling and bending tests, providing for a shatterproof smartphone touchscreen.

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The University of Akron

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