Revealing the Full Potential of Glycolated Mixed Ionic-Electronic Semiconductors - Symmetric Monomer Polymerization to Boost Electrochemical Transistor Performance.

Summary: Scientists are making tiny devices called organic electrochemical transistors (OECTs). These devices can turn chemical signals from our bodies into electrical signals, making them great for new medical sensors. To make them work better, researchers looked closely at the plastics (called polymers) used inside them. They found that a common mistake in how these plastics are mixed—called "homocoupling"—was slowing the devices down. By using a new, balanced way to mix the plastics, they created a pure version that works much better and faster.