# Water-Soluble Electric Chips Dissolving Electronics Can Break Down Inside Bodies By Gil Cohen | Published 2012-09-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dissolving-electronics References: [nature](http://www.nature.com/news/biodegradable-electronics-here-today-gone-tomorrow-1.11497) The recent advancements in dissolving electronics research have resulted in an electric chip that is biodegradable and water-soluble. This means that with further research, these types of chips will be able to replace current electronic chips that need to be inserted inside the body. The only difference being that the dissolving chips will disappear once they are no longer needed, while the current technology stays within the body. While this may sound like some Science Fiction fantasy, there are many practical uses for such technology. In the medical field especially, the electronics could be used to [dose a patient with medication](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ibsa-usa-irosolv) and then dissolve once its task is complete. New dissolving electronics are an exciting breakthrough in technology. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Dissolving Electronics:** The development of dissolving electronics presents an opportunity for biodegradable and water-soluble electronic chips that can be used in medical applications. - **In-body Biodegradable Chips:** The advancement of in-body biodegradable chips offers the potential to replace current electronic chips used in medical procedures, as they can dissolve once they are no longer needed. - **Medication Dosage Technology:** The usage of dissolving electronics in medical field opens up innovative possibilities for precise medication dosages that can be administered and then naturally biodegrade inside the body. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Medicine and Healthcare:** The medicine and healthcare industry could explore the application of dissolving electronics for targeted medication delivery and biodegradable implants. - **Electronics Manufacturing:** The electronics manufacturing industry can capitalize on the development of in-body biodegradable chips by producing and customizing water-soluble electronic components. - **Biotechnology:** The biotechnology industry can leverage the advancements in dissolving electronics for the development of innovative biodegradable materials and implantable devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paper-Made Circuit Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singleuse-circuit-board.md) - [Paper-Made Dissolvable E-Waste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pape.md) - [Smooth Medicine Delivery Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oily-gel-for-medicine.md) - [Peelable Dissolving Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dissolving-bottle.md) - [Dissolving Supplement Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dissolving-strips.md) - [Water-Soluble Wrapping Paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birthday-gift-wrap.md) - [Stretchable Sweat-Activated Yarn Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yarn-battery.md) - [Scar Tissue-Evading Implants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medical-implant.md) - [Wearable Drug Delivery Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-injector.md)