New waterproofing technology for electronic devices

Telegraph (UK) on October 30, said scientists have developed a new technology to help prevent water for electronic devices.

Research director Professor Samuel Graham of the Georgia Institute of Technology says his team has successfully developed a waterproof film made of metal atoms such as aluminum, It is only a few nanometers (1/6000th the thickness of the hair), stable in wet conditions or in liquid. This film, when coated with electronic components, will help protect them from air or water vapor.

In some experiments, the scientists found that even in salt water several months - enough conditions to damage conventional electronics - those parts were covered with the new waterproofing layer. affected.

So far, most electronics such as cell phones have scattered film coatings to protect them from water vapor or water. However, these films increase the thickness of the components and minor defects in the wrapping process can still cause the electronic components to be soaked.

Professor Graham said the new film will help extend the life and reliability of electronic devices. In addition, this waterproofing layer can be made transparent so it can be used in both smart mobile devices. The scientist also believes that his new invention could be used in the manufacture of medical devices.