Dr. Yang Yang Presents on Soft Electroactive Materials at Cao Group

On October 21, 2024, Dr. Yang Yang from Northwestern University delivered an enlightening talk at the Cao Group on his pioneering work in soft, sustainable ferroelectric materials. Dr. Yang, a key researcher in Professor Samuel I. Stupp’s lab, showcased a breakthrough in creating flexible nano-sized ribbons that can be charged to store energy or record digital information. By combining peptides with segments of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), he has developed a material with stable ferroelectric properties, opening doors for low-power, environmentally friendly electronic devices. These biocompatible and energy-efficient materials have potential applications in medical devices, wearable technology, and human-computer interfaces.