journal article·2025-06Open access

Sustainable Silk Fibroin Ionic Touch Screens for Flexible Biodegradable Electronics with Integrated AI and IoT Functionality

Chao Ye, Hao Zhang, Yunhao Yang, Yicheng Shan, Junhao Fu, Wenli Gao, Jing Ren, Leitao Cao, Shengjie Ling

Advanced Materials· Volume 37· Issue 22

Abstract

Abstract The increasing prevalence of electronic devices has led to a significant rise in electronic waste (e‐waste), necessitating the development of sustainable materials for flexible electronics. In this study, silk fibroin ionic touch screen (SFITS) is introduced, a new platform integrating natural silk fibroin (SF) with ionic conductors to create highly elastic, environmentally stable, and multifunctional touch interfaces. Through a humidity‐induced crystallization strategy, the molecular structure of SF is precisely controlled to achieve a balanced combination of mechanical strength, electrical conductivity, and biodegradability. The assembly and operational reliability of SFITS are demonstrated under various environmental conditions, along with their reusability through green recycling methods. Additionally, the intelligent design and application of SFITS are explored by incorporating Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. This integration enables real‐time touch sensing, handwriting recognition, and advanced human‐computer interactions. The versatility of SFITS is further exemplified through applications in remote control systems, molecular model generation, and virtual reality interfaces. The findings highlight the potential of sustainable ionic conductors in next‐generation flexible electronics, offering a path toward greener and more intelligent device designs.
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: Silk-based biomaterials and applications · Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials · Conducting polymers and applications

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Affiliations

School of Textile and Clothing Yancheng Institute of Technology Yancheng Jiangsu 224051 China

School of Physical Science and Technology ShanghaiTech University 393 Middle Huaxia Road, Pudong Shanghai 201210 China

State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University Shanghai 200433 China

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China

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