Smart Coatings Inspired by Bugs Zap Bacteria and Monitor Strain

Smart coatings on orthopedic implants, developed at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, have bacteria-killing nanopillars on one side and strain-mapping flexible electronics on the other. This could help physicians guide patient rehabilitation and repair or replace devices before they fail. Image by Beckman Imaging Technology Group Read Entire Article

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