Scientists fabricated optically active flexible biodegradable polymer-nanocomposite films

Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists fabricated optically active flexible biodegradable polymer-nanocomposite films” published in PIB on 6th September 2023

What is the News?

Researchers have developed a biodegradable nanocomposite film for Flexible Optical Devices.

What are Polymers?

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What is the importance of Polymers?

Polymers have become important in our daily lives finding applications in various industries. 

However, the demand for highly flexible and optically active polymers has led researchers to explore new materials and methodologies.

The nanomaterials are known to enhance the properties of the polymers keeping the inherent properties of the polymers intact.

Scientists have reported that polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) is one of the most widely studied synthetic biodegradable polymers having good film-forming and excellent mechanical properties.Its optical and mechanical properties can be tuned by incorporating suitable nanomaterials.  

What have the researchers developed?

Researchers have developed an optically active biodegradable nanocomposite film with excellent mechanical properties.

This innovation could pave the way for the development of flexible displays and organic LEDs, revolutionizing the field of optical technology. 

The biodegradable nature of the material also aligns with sustainability goals, making it a promising candidate for various future applications.