# 'Electric Plastic' Could Transform Medical Implants and Smart Wearable Devices! 🔌

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**Created:** [October 23, 2024, 4:53am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/electric-plastic-could-transform-medical-implants-and-smart-wearable-devices/294279 "2024-10-23T04:53:37Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 23, 2024, 4:53am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/electric-plastic-could-transform-medical-implants-and-smart-wearable-devices/294279/1 "2024-10-23T04:53:37Z")

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**Summary:**

1. **Revolutionary Material**  
Researchers have developed a new **electric plastic** by combining peptides (short chains of amino acids) with a polymer, creating a material that can store energy and record information.

2. **Applications in Health Tech**  
This material could lead to advanced **medical implants** that integrate better with the body and **smart wearable devices** that monitor health and fitness.

3. **Energy Efficiency**  
The electric plastic requires significantly less voltage to function compared to traditional materials, making it ideal for low-power applications.

4. **Biocompatibility**  
The material is biocompatible, which means it can safely interact with biological tissues, paving the way for **soft implants** controlled wirelessly.

5. **Future Possibilities**  
Researchers aim to scale up the production of this material for various applications, potentially transforming how we interact with technology in health and wellness.

**Read more at:** [Science Magazine](https://www.science.org/content/article/electric-plastic-could-open-door-new-generation-implants-and-wearable-tech)