Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Research on sustainable materials in soft robotics and electronics is essential to developing eco-friendly technologies that reduce environmental impact.As these fields grow, the demand for flexible, adaptable materials that do not contribute to long-term waste or pollution is increasing.Across biodegradable, recyclable, and edible material platforms, recent advances are beginning to align device performance with circular-economy principles, minimizing reliance on non-renewable resources while addressing the end-of-life challenge of electronic and robotic waste.This special issue captures these efforts, spanning materials, fabrication, devices, and deployment concepts that collectively point toward high-tech systems that are innovative during use and responsible after use.
Source: Advanced Science
DOI: 10.1002/advs.74485
Authors: Florian Hartmann, Martin Kaltenbrunner
Language: English
Subfield: Biomedical Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $6,730
OpenAlex ID: W7129000435