At the Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University and NUST MISIS, a new water-repellent material has been developed. It can improve the operation of electronics in conditions of high humidity.
Researchers have combined magnetic and hydrophobic characteristics. This became possible through the use of bismuth ferrite nanoparticles, which are added to a polymer matrix based on polyvinylidene fluoride.
Thanks to bismuth ferrite, the surface becomes more rough and porous, which determines its hydrophobic properties.
The new material is planned to be used to create magnetic moisture-resistant sensors. This opens up opportunities for creating memory devices and sensors for operation in harsh conditions.
The created material has not only magnetic, but also photoelectric properties, which makes it possible to consider it for creating sensors capable of generating electric current when exposed to sunlight.
Currently, the team faces the task of improving the reproducibility of bismuth ferrite synthesis. This will allow scaling up the production of new materials.
Earlier www1.ru reported that a new type of materials for modern electronics was created in Moscow.
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